"It's just so good now," said Sue Leamy Kies, a retired high school English teacher who, like many Democrats in rural America, had spent much of the summer fretting about Biden's chances of beating Trump in November. "The vibe is different. It feels like we can turn this corner of Wisconsin blue, win it for Kamala, win it for Tammy, win the congressional seat. Everything seems possible."
Despite a history of Democratic support in Grant County, recent elections saw drastic changes, with the party struggling to win over voters in 2016 and 2020, and losing its stronghold in 2022.
The Grant County Democratic Party headquarters was alive with a new sense of hope, fueled by Biden's endorsement of Harris, reflecting a shift in the political atmosphere.
The enthusiasm among volunteers at local Democratic headquarters in Platteville marks a possible turning point as they prepare for crucial elections with renewed energy.
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