The Democrats’ Blue-Collar Brigade

Bob Brooks darted home after a morning of campaigning, swapped a button-up for a bright blue Brooks Lawn Care hoodie and climbed into his salt truck. Snow was forecast that night, and the congressional candidate was determined to salt a few lots before his next afternoon meet-and-greet. “It’s not gonna be a lot, but it’s gonna be sloppy,” Brooks said as the salter stirred to life. 

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The 53-year-old owns a lawn care and snow-removal business, heads the...