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"Elections aren't just about who votes but who doesn't vote."

 

-- Michelle Obama


 

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NEWS




Tim Moore Seeking "Golden Parachute" Landing at ECU?

 

(From Policy Watch) Republican Tim Moore, the three-term Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives, seems to be planning for the possibility that Democrats may take over the House next year costing him his Speaker's post, according to an exclusive article last week by reporter Joe Killian of Policy Watch. Two members of the East Carolina University Board of Trustees and three members of the UNC Board of Governors (BOG) confirmed to Killian that Moore, a small town lawyer from the western part of the state with no professional experience in higher education, is actively seeking the chancellorship at ECU.

 

It’s been reported previously by multiple news outlets that Moore has been seeking the presidency of the entire UNC system for some time. One BOG member described a leadership position in the UNC system as Moore’s “gold parachute plan” in the event the Republicans lose control of the state House this fall. "Cecil Staton was making $450,000 a year as chancellor at ECU and we paid him almost $600,000 in a separation deal when he was forced out,” said a Board of Governors member. “If you are a state legislator, even if you’re the Speaker, that looks like pretty good money. That’s not a bad way to retire from Raleigh.”

 

The news of Moore’s job search may be unsurprising, but that doesn’t make it right – especially since Moore helped appoint the BOG, which will make the hire. Indeed, the idea of someone with no evident qualifications being taken at all seriously for such an important administrative position (one that oversees tens of thousands of individuals at a struggling institution badly in need of an injection of professionalism and stability) is emblematic of two giant afflictions that plague the UNC system right now: an anti-intellectual hostility to academia and good, old-fashioned greed.

 

North Carolina Voter Suppression Law May Be Blocked for Good


 

(From NCDEMS) Recently the North Carolina Court of Appeals blocked the implementation of Republican’s voter suppression law on the basis that it would “disproportionately impact African American voters to their detriment.” This is a huge win for the people of North Carolina. It is clear that this law would have raised unnecessary hurdles to the ballot box that would have made it harder for people to vote, especially young people, minorities, and seniors. It is highly encouraging that the justices in Raleigh saw this tactic for the attempted voter suppression that it was. A trial on the law is pending, but the law has been suspended indefinitely for the time being.

 

North Carolina Democrats remain committed to protecting every citizen’s right to vote, and maintain that voter suppression laws like this disenfranchise people of color by unnecessarily creating new hurdles to the ballot box. We need to make it easier to vote - not harder. Here are a few facts about Republican attempts to rig North Carolina elections in their favor:


In a December’s ruling, the judge stated that North Carolina Republicans have a “sordid history of racial discrimination and voter suppression,” and justices said the voter suppression law was “enacted with discriminatory intent.”

North Carolina Republicans have repeatedly silenced voters - especially voters of color - through partisan and racial gerrymanders.

A 2017 audit from the NC State Board of Elections found that a voter identification law would have stopped only one potentially improper vote out of nearly 3 million cast.

More than 1,400 people lost their right to vote in the March 2016 primary with the ID law in effect.

Voter ID is voter suppression, and has already disproportionately disenfranchised African American voters.

Although African Americans made up only 23% of all voters in the March 2016 primary, they were more than a third of the votes silenced by the strict voter suppression law.




 

Super Tuesday Primary Scheduled for Tuesday

 


North Carolina is one of 14 states holding primary elections this week, and the outcome of Tuesday's elections will go a long way toward deciding who the Democratic nominee for President will be. It will take 1,991 delegates to win the nomination, and 1,357 are up for grabs on Tuesday.

 

If you didn't vote in the early voting period, you should try to make it to the polls on Tuesday. In addition to picking a Presidential preference, New Hanover County Democratic voters will vote to nominate candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, county commissioners, U.S. Senate and House, and four other state offices. A few things to remember:


You won't need to show a voter ID to vote in the primary.

17-year-olds who will be 18 by the November election may vote in the primary on March 3 if they register.

A sample ballot for New Hanover Democrats is available here.


DOING (Democrats Organizing In Neighborhood Groups) Going Strong in New Hanover County

 



 

Are you feeling anxious about this years election? Do something! If you want to make a difference consider joining the ongoing DOING effort to establish contact with as many Democratic voters as possible. People in each precinct can work together to build community and mobilize Democrats in their local area. It's simple - knock on doors of registered Democrats who don't always vote to encourage them to vote in 2020.

 

Here is a list of canvasses, which is updated as new canvasses are added.



 

 

 

 

"Get Elected" Workshop: Please Sign Up Now

Are you running for office or managing an election campaign? LEAD NC is organizing a two-day workshop in Wilmington on March 14 and 15. LEAD NC is a non-partisan 501(c)4 organization that provides training and leadership development for any North Carolinian who strongly supports LEAD NC's values such as voters rights, women's rights, transparency in government and inclusiveness. 

The training covers campaign messaging and story, base building, direct voter contact, fundraising, and campaign planning. The fee is $40, and helps cover the cost of the trainers, food and materials for the training. Please feel free to register now to reserve your seat even if you are facing a primary. Some scholarships are available. Email [email protected] for details.

 

EVENTS





Kyle Horton Facebook Live Town Hall -- March 2

 

When: Monday, March 2, 8:00 p.m.

Where: Online on Facebook at this site.

 

Just in time for Super Tuesday, Kyle Horton will be hosting a Facebook Live Town Hall on Monday at 8 p.m. Kyle invites you to share your ideas and will awswer all your questions. Kyle is on the ballot Tuesday as a Democrat for the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. She is committed to continue hosting town halls of different formats once elected. To participate in the Town Hall click here.

 

Elizabeth Warren Volunteer Opportunities -- Through March 3

 

When: Various times

Where: Various locations

 

Senator Elizabeth Warren is seeking volunteer help in her campaign for President. To find and sign up for canvassing and phone banks, visit her Website here.  Volunteers should dress for the weather and bring a fully changed phone.

 

 

Election Day Electioneering for Leslie Cohen for County Commission -- March 3

 

When: Tuesday, March 3, various shifts available

Where: Outside voting locations

 

County Commission campaign for candidate Leslie Cohen needs volunteers to pass out information about the campaign to voters at polling locations. Sign up at her Website, and the campaign will contact you about your preferred precinct on election day. 

 

Reception for Attorney General Josh Stein -- March 16

 

When: Monday, March 16, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Where: The home of Carol and Todd Atwood, 2009 Montrose Lane, Wilmington

 

Representative Deb Butler will be a special guest at this reception honoring Attorney General Josh Stein who is seeking reelection. For reservations and donations, click here. 

 

New Hanover County Democratic Party Convention --  March 28

 

When: Check-in begins at 9 a.m. and closes at 10 a.m.

Where: Board of Education Center, 1805 South 13th Street, Wilmington

 

Italian Wine Tasting Event with Marcia Morgan -- March 25

 

          When: Wednesday, March 25, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Where: Home of Anne York and Jeffrey Schrager, 305 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach

 

Click here for a ticket.

 

Micah's Rule Concert for Marcia Morgan -- April 9

 

When: Thursday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.

Where: Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 102 S. 2nd Street, Wilmington

 

Join supporters of Marcia Morgan for an evening of inclusive inspirational gospel and patriotic songs with local vocal trio Micah's Rule. The group will perform  inspirational, gospel, country, bluegrass and blues stylings with powerful voices and intricate harmonies. Proceeds benefit the campaign for Marcia Morgan NC-19. Tickets available here: [link removed]

 

7th Congressional District Convention -- April 25

 

When: Saturday April 25, Time TBA

Where:  Riegelwood NC

 

New officers for the 7th District Party were elected on February 1st. Sonya Bennetone-Patrick was elected Chair of the organization. Congratulations Sonya! We will elect District Delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee at this meeting. For details about becoming a Delegate to the Convention, click here.

 

State Convention -- June 6

 

When: Saturday June 6, check-in at 10 a.m. ending at 5 p.m.

Where: TBD

 

We will elect At-Large delegates to the Democratic National Convention at this meeting. For details about becoming a Delegate, click here.

 


 

Best,

Richard Poole, Chair

News Content by James Cummings

 

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