Thanks to everyone who joined us at Olde Salem Days handing out signs, giving away water and snacks, and getting to know more democrats in Salem! We had so many great conversations with people wanting to get connected to fight for democracy in Salem City.
Our little tent was busy yesterday and we kept hearing- "I thought I was the only democrat in Salem." We've all felt that way, here in Salem and southwestern Virginia.
The MAGA messaging can make us feel worn down but poll results show our numbers are growing with each election cycle. As the Republicans preach hate and fear, as they seek to control women's bodies but do nothing for common sense gun laws, as they become more and more extreme- more people remember they can put their country over a party that no longer represents them (or perhaps, never did).
Special thanks to Ken Mitchell, our candidate for U.S. Congress in Virginia's 6th district, for coming out to support democracy. Your continued work for promoting Main Street over Wall Street is the heart and soul of Salem City.
