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Proud Generational Appalachian NC Democrats Senior Advisor '20 + '24 DNC Delegate Founder of Express Lane @xpslane.com Blue Ridge National Heritage Board

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NC-11 is one to watch this year β€” and Jamie Ager is easily the best choice for Democrats!

01.08.2025 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nobody wants this war except for Trump and Netanyahu.

22.06.2025 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Even a Trump appointed Judge is rejecting Griffin's claims and ordering a certification!

Seriously, how many times does Justice Riggs have to win the same race?

05.05.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A few years ago, Sen. Durbin's office took a chance on me.

They didn't really have any reason to β€” I was a kid from NC, with limited political experience, at a small college.

But without that shot, I wouldn't be here today. And I know I'm not the only one.

Thank you, Senator.

23.04.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For those keeping score: Democrats have won or overperformed in 17 out of 18 early elections so far in 2025.

02.04.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tonight, we're all Cory Booker Democrats 🀝

02.04.2025 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We need every single Democratic elected official at every level to be hosting town halls in their district and neighboring Republican districts.

Every single district β€” not just the competitive ones.

23.03.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue Ridge Parkway visits high despite Helene. Trump officials don't want it publicized National Park Service administrators issued a memo March 5 stating visitation statistics would not be publicized by national parks.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of our greatest assets in Western NC. We need to do everything we can to protect it and the people at the NPS who make it great.

12.03.2025 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did I miss the part where Trump mentioned Western North Carolina or Helene recovery?

05.03.2025 04:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Follow the Democrat running against Murphy in #NC03 β€” Chris Schulte πŸ‘‡
@schultefornc.com

04.03.2025 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Republicans publicly criticize Chair Clayton, while sweating behind the scenes knowing damn well she's actively changing the landscape of North Carolina 😎

Trust me, y'all β€” she's going to keep pushing!

23.02.2025 05:08 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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North Carolina Republicans just introduced House Bill 66, which would change the early voting period to just six days.

Republicans continue to show time and time again that they don't give a shit about your right to vote.

07.02.2025 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Your DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, Reyna Walters-Morgan 😎🀝

@reynawaltersmorgan.com @abreezeclayton.bsky.social

02.02.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Democratic members of the Buncombe NCGA delegation were sworn in on a destroyed bridge in East Asheville, overlooking the Swannanoa River.

We have a long road ahead β€” but as a proud Western North Carolina native, I can confidently say that these leaders have not and will not let us be forgotten.

05.01.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Clayton For Carolina | Anderson Clayton For NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton is an organizer by trade, a proud rural North Carolinian, and the current Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party.
02.01.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The best state party Chair in the country is running for re-election β€” hop on board, y'all!

02.01.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

With all due respect, we don't need any current elected officials or candidates in DNC Chair or Vice Chair roles.

Democrats deserve leaders who are giving their all to one role β€” not holding multiple just for the titles.

26.12.2024 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Republican Appeals Court Judge Griffin asks the NC Supreme Court to throw out votes β€’ NC Newsline Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin asked the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to throw out tens of thousands of votes

Don't let anything distract you from the fact that Republicans in North Carolina are trying to throw out over 60,000 votes in an effort to overturn a fair election.

Republicans will do *anything* to take power β€” that's why Democrats are fighting back.

ncnewsline.com/briefs/repub...

20.12.2024 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks always to my best friend @abreezeclayton.bsky.social for letting me tag along!

16.12.2024 04:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A White House Christmas πŸŽ„πŸŽ

16.12.2024 04:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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NC elections board has rejected Griffin election protests. What happens next In mostly 3-2 party-line votes, the North Carolina State Board of Elections rejected election protests from Republican Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin.

β€œThe idea that someone could have been registered to vote, came to vote and then had their vote discarded is anathema to the democratic system and simply cannot be tolerated,”

– Alan Hirsch, chairman of the NC State Board of Elections

12.12.2024 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After multiple recounts, Justice Allison Riggs is still solidly ahead.

Jefferson Griffin should honor the will of the people β€” not get his Republican friends to throw out 60,000 ballots.

North Carolinians deserve better and we're not going to let Republicans silence us.

10.12.2024 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 202    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

NC Dems had 800+ people on this call earlier tonight πŸ‘€

02.12.2024 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Exploring the Blue Ridge Craft Trails and Beyond – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

Here's the Blue Ridge Craft Trails:
www.blueridgeheritage.com/blue-ridge-c...

24.11.2024 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Artist Types – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

If you're looking for ways to support Western North Carolina as we continue to rebuild following Helene, consider supporting a local traditional artist!

Here's the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area list of traditional artists from across the region: www.blueridgeheritage.com/traditional-...

24.11.2024 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

She's here now! @abreezeclayton.bsky.social

19.11.2024 03:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Y'all, this is huge – North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs wins by just 623 votes out of over 5.5 million cast!

There will be a recount but that won't change 600+ votes.

NC Democrats continue to outperform expectations despite a tough national environment! πŸ™Œ

19.11.2024 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1034    πŸ” 137    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 11

Forsyth = Riggs +542
Craven = Riggs +15

Pending any changes during the recount process, it looks like Riggs will win it by 600+ votes

19.11.2024 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

UPDATE: Justice Riggs' lead is now 623 votes
#ncpol

19.11.2024 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

As of about 5:45pm, Justice Riggs is up 66 votes with Craven, Dare, Duplin, and Forsyth counties left outstanding.

Dare and Duplin won't change much, if at all, but Craven and Forsyth should make an impact here. #ncpol

18.11.2024 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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