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NEWS
County Commission Vote and Save Our Hospital Rally Today
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on the sale of the hospital today at 4 p.m. The Save Our Hospital, Inc. group has scheduled a rally opposing the sale at 3 p.m. at Innis Park, at 3rd and Princess Street, next to Thalian Hall. In addition to the underlying questions concerning the wisdom of the hospital sale, there are now many questions about the wisdom and legality of turning $1.25 billion of the proceeds of the sale over to a private foundation controlled by Novant Health. Essentially, this appears to amount to turning $1.25 billion of public money over to a private organization and allowing it to spend the money as it wishes, with no oversight or accountability.
Trump, Tillis Test Positive for COVID-19; Trump Moved to Hospital
 COVID skeptic Donald Trump has now become COVID patient Donald Trump. President Trump announced via Twitter about 1 a.m. Friday that he had tested positive for coronavirus. By Friday evening Trump was boarding the Marine One helicopter to be flown to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Virginia "for a few days." White House spokespeople said during the day Friday that Trump had minor symptoms and was being sent to the hospital "in an abundance of caution." Later anonymous statements by White House officials undercut this explanation.
At least ten other high profile Trump associates announced positive COVID-19 tests last week, including North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis. Tillis, who is trailing in polls to Democrat Cal Cunningham in his reelection bid, tested positive along with at least four other people sitting in the front rows of a September 26 White House Rose Garden ceremony announcing the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court (see photo at left). As with most Trump events, the ceremony was held without social distancing or mask requirements.
Close Trump aide Hope Hicks was the first White House official to have a positive COVID test revealed on Thursday evening. Her condition was not announced by the White House; it was released by a reporter. Trump knew of the Hicks diagnosis on Thursday but still held a fundraising event at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey Thursday afternoon, hours before confirming his own positive status.
'Make health care more affordable,' says State Rep Candidate Marcia Morgan
 Retired Army Colonel Marcia Morgan says the skills honed in the military prepare her to be productive as the representative for House District 19 in the North Carolina legislature. "People are tired of their representatives refusing to collaborate and find workable compromises," Marcia said. "Throughout my military career I was selected for leadership positions because my superiors knew that I could accomplish difficult tasks, find consensus, make the best use of scarce resources and deal with challenging personalities. I’ll bring these skills, as well as common sense and a commitment to work across the aisle, to get things done."
As COVID continues to impact our state and local communities, Marcia said her top priority would be making healthcare more affordable, starting by expanding Medicaid followed closely by economic reforms geared toward getting everyone back to work. Her long term priorities are to strengthen public education by raising teacher pay and per-pupil spending to at least the national average and making corporate polluters pay rather than allowing cleanup costs to be passed along to taxpayers.
Marcia, who was an educator before joining the Army, purchased a home in the area in 2000 and moved here full time in 2012. "I enjoy living in Carolina Beach and love being a part of such a caring community," she said.
Women to Women 'Friendbank' Kicks off Wednesday
 North Carolinian Women for Biden start a new effort Wednesday "to reach out to the women in our lives to talk about why Joe Biden and our Democratic ticket is the right choice for North Carolina!" The Friendbank will involve calling to encourage potential Biden/Harris supporters. NC Women for Biden will provide the training, camaraderie, and support for volunteers needed to text and talk to their friends and family. All volunteers need is a fully-charged smartphone, laptop or computer, and enthusiasm for Biden Harris 2020.
The virtual phone bank will be run on eight occasions from this Wednesday until October 28. Click here for details and to volunteer.
Still Time Left to Vote by Mail
The Board of Elections began mailing absentee ballots last month. It's still not too late to vote by mail. If you do vote by mail, make sure to fill out the ballot and ballot envelope completely, then mail it in or take it to the Board of Elections from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Let Sally Put You To Work: We Need Poll Greeters
One of the more successful programs initiated by New Hanover Democrats in recent years is the Blue Ballot program. Blue Ballots are a half page slate card with early voting information on the back, which we print on blue paper on a half page. We also have a door hanger version. In previous years we recruited poll greeters who would approach voters and offer a blue ballot. In the middle of the pandemic we expect a more socially distanced role. Instead of approaching voters with literature we recommend that interactions be limited to offering blue ballots from a distance like a carnival barker.
We accomplish a lot with Blue Ballots. It has become common for voters to show up at the polls asking for them. This year Sally Meserole has again agreed to schedule volunteers to staff polling places to distribute Blue Ballots. Sign up here to volunteer to be a Poll Greeter.
NHCDP Office Now Has Signs and Office Hours 6 Days
The New Hanover County Democratic Party office received a lot of Biden Harris signs this weekend and also Cooper signs and other down ballot candidates.
The office is at 5401 New Centre Drive, Wilmington will now be staffed on Monday through Saturday from noon to 2:00 p.m. We will use the office primarily for pick up and drop off of yard signs, blue ballots and similar items. We do not anticipate scheduling meetings there. Our office phone number is (910) 805-5703. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing. One visitor at a time in the office. Others, please wait in the hall.
We received an unexpectedly large number of 4 x 8 foot Biden/Harris signs, and would appreciate your help finding them good homes. If you know a Biden/Harris supporter with property on a highly visible street who might be willing to accept such a sign on their property, please let us know. Also, if you would like to help install the signs, we need one or more volunteers with trucks.
RECURRING EVENTS
Combined Campaign Virtual Phone Banks for Joe Biden Now Through November 3
When: Every day except Monday.
Where: Join Phone Bank and call from home
Team Joe supporters from Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties are invited for a virtual phone bank to make phone calls to voters. Training will be provided.
Lit Drop for Leslie Cohen -- Now through October 15
When: Now through October 15
Where: Register here to participate.
Because of the pandemic, volunteers cannot safely canvass voters as in the past. Instead, the Leslie Cohen for New Hanover County Board of Commissioners campaign needs volunteers to help spread Leslie's message across New Hanover County by lit-dropping in neighborhoods. This can be done on the volunteer's schedule at any time of day, since the campaign isn't trying to reach voters face-to-face. Lit-dropping involves dropping off campaign literature at voters’ homes. Safety is the campaign's biggest priority. Volunteers probably won’t have to interact with anyone as they drop off literature, but they will wear a mask just in case and use gloves and/or carry hand sanitizer to use as needed.
Virtual Phone Banks for Adam Ericson -- Wednesdays through October 28
When: Wednesdays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. through October 28
Where: Join Phone Bank here and call from home
Adam Ericson is running against Republican Ted Davis Jr. for the position of State Representative for District 20.
Virtual Women to Women 'Friendbank' for Biden/Harris -- Through October 28
When: Eight dates through October 28
Where: Join Friendbank here and call from home
North Carolinian Women for Biden are reaching out to women to talk about why Joe Biden and our Democratic ticket is the right choice for North Carolina. NC Women for Biden will provide the training, camaraderie, and support volunteers needed to text and talk to their friends and family. All volunteers need a fully-charged smartphone, a laptop or computer, and your enthusiasm for Biden Harris 2020.
Virtual Phone Bank for Marcia Morgan -- Thursdays through October 31
When: Thursdays from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. through October 31
The Marcia Morgan campaign to turn the NC House 19th District blue ask volunteers to donate time! Donate your time calling potential voters on behalf of Team Marcia. We provide the training, the script, the names and numbers -- violunteers provide the phone and the willingness to help. Multiple shifts are available.
Virtual Phone Banks for Harper Peterson -- Thursdays through October 29
When: Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. through October 28
Where: Join Phone Bank here and call from home
Harper's campaign for State Senate will be hosting a weekly phone bank every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. through October 28.
ONE-TIME EVENTS
Virtual Evening with Chief Justice Beasley -- October 7
When: Wednesday, October 7, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual Event, RSVP here for details
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley is the first African American woman in the North Carolina Supreme Court's 200 year history to serve a Chief Justice. She has been on the state's highest Court since 2012 and was named Chief Justice in March of 2019. Margaret Stargell of Preceinct H02 is hosting a virtual gathering to meet with the justice and to support her bid for reelection in November.
Vice Presidential Debate -- October 7
When: Wednesday, October 7, 9:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: University of Utah, Salt Lake City
The debate will be moderated by USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page. Debates will be available for streaming on C-SPAN and televised on most major news networks.
"Swing from Home" Event to Support Senate Candidates -- October 9
When: Friday, October 9, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual Event, click here for tickets
Ryan Vasquez, the only person to have played Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson on Broadway in the smash hit, Hamilton, will headline an intimate evening of music and conversation to support Harper Peterson, Sarah Crawford, Kirk deViere, Michael Garrett, and Sam Searcy in their bids for North Carolina Senate.
Fundraising Reception for Adam Ericson -- October 14
When: Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Online. Click here to register.
Join Representative Deb Butler and a surprise special guest for a grassroots reception and raffle to support Adam Ericson in his quest for the 20th District NC House Seat.
Hunt with Marcia Morgan -- October 15
When: Thursday, October 15, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Register here.
Help Marcia Morgan celebrate the start of early voting and have a little fun before the presidential debate with a costume party & scavenger hunt with Team Marcia. There will be voting on and awarding prizes for the best costumes in a variety of categories, an at-home scavenger hunt, lessons on how to make a signature cocktail and much more! Sign up now for Marcia's last fundraiser for the 2020 election cycle and join the Team for what will be a fun and memorable evening. Tickets are $25 and sponsorships are available. Proceeds support the candidacy of Maricia Morgan for NC House District 19.
Second Presidential Debate -- October 15
When: Thursday, October 15, 9:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, Florida
If it happens, this debate will be moderated by C-SPAN political editor Steve Scully. Debates will be available for streaming on C-SPAN and televised on most major news networks.
Third Presidential Debate -- October 22
When: Thursday, October 22, 9:00 t0 10:30 p.m.
Where: Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee
If it happens, this debate will be moderated by NBC White House correspondent Kristen Welker. Debates will be available for streaming on C-SPAN and televised on most major news networks.
Best,
Richard Poole, Chair
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