Biden Struggles to Win Back Rural Voters Despite Billions in Infrastructure Spending

Biden faces uphill battle to win back rural voters who swung to Trump in 2016 and 2020 despite infrastructure investments. Rural voters skeptical of government spending.
Rural job growth lags urban areas. GOP exploits rural frustrations over views on guns, abortion. High gas prices hurt rural voters more.
Democrats tout billions in rural spending on health, energy in laws passed under Biden. But rural voters not giving Biden credit yet.
Maine's rural 2nd district backed Obama then Trump. Inflation remains high, food costs up despite recent drop. Biden support uncertain.
Democrats may have more luck with suburban voters. Years of neglect and lack of outreach hamper rural gains for Democrats.

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