Rebecca Cooke: “We need members who look like America, who live in rural…”

“I founded a non profit that supports and empowers other women throughout our region. I announced my run for Congress. One thing we don't need in Washington is more career politicians. We need members who look like America, who live in rural areas, who are farmers and small business owners. Cook says her experiences set her apart. What sets me apart is that I have had a lot of those real lived experiences. I've seen policy fail.” (00:47–00:54)

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