Good piece by Thomas Schaller and Paul Waldman responding to critics of their book, 'White Rural Rage.' A lot of the criticism seems in bad faith -- a weird anger at them for daring to raise tough questions about what's really going on with these voters
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This review by Vox Eric Levitz is the kind of reasonable and fair review that is strikingly rare in the debate (so far at least) between our critics and me and my co-author Paul Waldman about our new book #WhiteRuralRage .

Good read:

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The authors of White Rural Rage respond to critics: 'scholars of rural politics bend over backward to avoid saying anything that might reflect poorly on rural whites—even when it means downplaying their own research.'

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We say very clearly that rural America is hurting. But we refuse to justify attitudes that some scholars try to underplay.

From Thomas Schaller and Paul Waldman: trib.al/9Bn7O9u

Who got more done as president, Trump or Biden? This question could determine the outcome in November and Washington Monthly answers it definitely in its latest issue. 1/ washingtonmonthly.com/2024/04/07/int…

In case you missed it, my and Paul Waldman interview with The New Republic Michael Tomasky about our book #WhiteRuralRage is now on YouTube here:

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Hey, gang, mine and #WhiteRuralRage co-author Paul Waldman latest podcast—this time with The Lincoln Project founder Reed Galen —is now online for folks to listen. Enjoy:

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Last week, Paul Waldman and I had a great convo about #WhiteRuralRage with the team from The Daily Beast 'New Abnormal' podcast crew. If you missed it, you can listen here:

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Thanks to the The Bulwark and venerable Tim Miller for hosting me and Paul Waldman on the latest episode of Tim’s fabulous podcast to talk about our book, #WhiteRuralRage :

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Thanks to Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 for updating the cover for my and Paul Waldman book, #WhiteRuralRage . Take a ganders:

“White Rural Rage” on I Hate Politics Podcast. Sunil Dasgupta (he/him) talks w UMBC political scientist Tom Thomas Schaller & Paul Waldman abt their new book on how American democracy is most threatened by those who claim to love it most. Music frm Damascus, Md, rapper Cataclizm
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This interview on The New Abnormal was fantastic. I come from a rural, white town of *maybe* 300 people. Elderly & transient population since the late 90s. Guess who they support? #AddToCart
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If you missed it, my #WhiteRuralRage co-author Paul Waldman and I recently joined Nicole Sandler on her fantastic podcast for a spirited discussion.

You can listen here:

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.Thomas Schaller and I spoke about White Rural Rage with Albert Hunt and James Carville on their Politics War Room podcast, check it out: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pol…

Oops, we did it again.

My co-author Paul Waldman and I fell two spots but #WhiteRuralRage made the The New York Times bestseller list in our second week, too!

Thanks to everyone who bought our book and your words of encouragement.

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A little rural birdie told me and Paul Waldman that our episode of 'Weekly Skewz' with the hysterically funny Trae Crowder got unusually high traffic a week ago.

If you missed, you can find it on the Interwebs here:

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Still raging about #WhiteRuralRage ? Ok, Paul Waldman and I get it. We hear you, especially if you're fellow progressives like us just trying to prevent losing our democracy.

At least give this interview with fabulous David Corn a quick read.

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Want to learn more about rural politics and #WhiteRuralRage ? My co-author Paul Waldman and I sat down with Matt Lewis on his podcast. Take a listen here:

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If you live or work in and/or with rural America and are worried about the general state of your democracy, you need to read this tough love book, White Rural Rage by Thomas Schaller & Paul Waldman .
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Had a blast last night DC Improv where Trae Crowder delivered a side-splitting set. Wanted to again thank Trae for having me and @aulwaldman1 on his 'Weekly Skewz' podcast last week.

If you missed it, Trae, co-host Mark Agee, Paul and I are on YouTube:

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