Democrat Says He Understands Rural America Because He Watched Classic Shows Like ‘Waltons,’ ‘Dukes Of Hazzard’
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
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Democratic Virginia state Sen. Lamont Bagby claimed Thursday that watching “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “The Andy Griffith Show” and “The Waltons” as a child taught him about rural America. A judge in Tazewell County…
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Lamont BagbyCongressional DemocratsTazewell CountyUnited States of AmericaVirginiaThe Dukes of HazzardThe Waltons“The Andy Griffith Show”
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