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October 5, 2016
LAST ARTICLE – THE SPECTACULAR WESTERN GALA!
JUDY LOWE WELCOMES OUR NEXT PRESIDENT TO NORTH CAROLINA!
Judy Lowe was one of many NC Democrats who greeted Secretary Hillary Clinton when she
arrived at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh on September 27th.
Our next President may not have known it, but she was shaking hands with a Democratic star.
Since she moved to Fayetteville in 1984, Judy Lowe has been deeply involved in the Party.
She worked on the campaigns of Walter Mondale, Harvey Gantt, Eva Clayton,
President Clinton, and both of Secretary Clinton’s campaigns. She was a staff member in the
Fayetteville office of Congresswoman Eva Clayton. She had been a member of the SEC for five
years, has served as a Precinct Chair and she is an active member of the
Democratic Women and the Senior Democrats.
MORE REMARKABLE FAYETTEVILLE DEMOCRATS!
The three remarkable Democrats on the right side of this picture joined Judy Lowe
in cheering for Hillary Clinton at Wake Tech.
TOM MACON – After Tom retired from a federal job in 2005 he immediately got involved
in the Democratic Party. During the time since he has served as County Chair (one year),
County Party Treasurer (5 years), Precinct Chair for 8 years, SEC Member for 10 years,
member of the 8th Congressional District Party Executive Committee (4 years),
member of the NCDP Plan of Organization Committee (2 years),
and NC Senior Dems Representative to the 2 nd Congressional District for 4 years.
He is currently Vice President of the Senior Democrats of North Carolina.
He has worked in many campaigns including the Clinton campaigns of 2008 and 2016.
DEBBIE LIEBERS – Debbie began her Party career in the 1990s and has worked on many
campaigns since. She was County Co-Chair for President Clinton in 1996 and
County Co-Chair for Hillary Clinton in 2008. She has been a SEC Member for 10 years.
Debbie has been an activist for peace, racial justice, and social justice since the 1960s.
She was a proud Moral Monday arrestee on June 17, 2013.
Debbie says: “I was born a Liberal Democrat and NEVER have I been anything
but a Liberal Democrat.” On her answering machine she says: “Remember that it’s a good day
to be a Democrat and pray for peace.
PAMELA WADE – Pam has been on the SEC for five years. She is currently
First Vice President of the Democratic Women of Cumberland County.
She has served as Secretary of the Cumberland Democratic Party
and Secretary of the Cumberland Democratic Women.
She has been 2nd and 3rd Vice President of the Cumberland Senior Democrats.
GOVERNOR JIM HUNT & DEBORAH ROSS SPEAKING
AT CLINTON RALLY AT WAKE TECH!
FOUR DEMOCRATIC LEADERS AT CLINTON RALLY!
Wake County Democratic leader Steven Hill
Region Nine Democratic Women Director Brenda Pollard
Wake County African American Caucus President Eunice Jones
Wake County Democratic Party Secretary Nervahna Crew
SOME DEMOCRATS NEED TO BE TOLD:
Even though they voted in the March Primary, they need to vote again in November.
This writer has talked with several Democrats who are under the misconception
that since they voted in March, they don’t need to vote again in November.
They really believe that!
THE MOST IMPORTANT JUDICIAL ELECTION
OF THE CENTURY!
JUDGE MIKE MORGAN FOR NC SUPREME COURT!
Our brilliant judicial candidate, Judge Mike Morgan, is going everywhere!
Everyone who meets him is impressed with his judicial temperament
and his enthusiastic speaking ability.
His victory will give Democrats a 4 – 3 majority on the State Supreme Court!
We must make sure that every NC voter
learns about Judge Mike Morgan
and his “Campaign Of The Century!”
The best investment you can ever make in a fair judicial system in North Carolina
is to donate NOW at
www.JUDGEMICHAELMORGAN.com/donate
“PISTOL” IS DUPLIN COUNTY’S TOP FUNDRAISER
FOR THE 14TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR!
For the 14th consecutive year Edward “Pistol” Allen was recognized as the
top Democratic Fundraiser in Duplin County
at the Duplin Democratic meeting on September 26 th.
Mr. Allen (in the red shirt) loves the Party and loves to raise money.
Every year since 1978 the Duplin Party has sold Raffle Tickets for a drawing
for a $100.00 Shopping Spree.
When Pistol goes to see people about donation, they know they may as well
pull out their checkbooks because he is not going to leave without getting a donation.
His wife, Estella Allen, is also a dedicated Democrat who
promotes the Party in every way.
Here is what is so amazing: Pistol Allen is 84 years old! His fundraising surpasses the
efforts of younger people. He is one of the first five people that every Democratic candidate
goes to see when they are thinking about running for public office in Duplin County.
From the left the people congratulating Mr. Allen in the picture above are:
Duplin County Party Chair Rebecca Judge, Third Vice Chair Brenda Rivas-Diaz,
and First Vice Chair Armin Jancis.
SAMPSON COUNTY 2016 FALL RALLY!
Linda Coleman for Lt. Governor and J. Wesley Casteen for Congress in the 7 th District
were the Keynote Speakers at the Sampson Democratic Party’s 2016 Fall Rally in Clinton.
County Chair Tomeka Blue is the third lady from the right. She congratulated Sampson
Democrats for their big turnout and their spirited enthusiasm.
DAVE WILS TO KEYNOTE YADKIN VALLEY DEMOCRATS RALLY!
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO HEAR
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION SPEAKER DAVE WILS
AND MANY CANDIDATES
YADKIN VALLEY DEMOCRATS RALLY
4:30PM – 7:30PM, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016
ELKIN MUNICIPAL PARK SHELTER
ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
ENJOY FREE BARBEQUE & LOCAL MUSIC!
To RSVP, Volunteer & For More Information, Call 336-818-9393, [email protected]
WILSON FLING – A HAPPY SUCCESS!
Our excellent candidate for the State Supreme Court, Judge Mike Morgan gave an inspiring
and inspirational Keynote Speech at the Wilson Fling on September 29 th.
In the picture on the right, two of North Carolina’s all-time greatest Democrats, Governor
Jim Hunt and Angie Elkins of Durham, were smiling joyfully at the Fling. Angie served as President
of the National Federation of Democratic Women a few years ago and she is still an enthusiastic
Democrat.
Governor Hunt is traveling all over the state to promote Democratic victories in 2016. He
was especially happy to attend this big political event in his home county.
Betty McCain who was the first woman to serve as NCDP State Chair is now the Chair of
the Wilson County Democratic Party. She and her leadership team had the event organized to
perfection. This picture show only a part of the several hundred people who came to the Fling.
State Senator Don Davis with Brenda Pollard
First Lady Carolyn Hunt and Court of
Appeals Candidate Abe Jones
Penny Womble, Dewey Sheffield, and Joel Stadiem
Kim Aspenleiter and Second District Candidate for Congress John P. McNeil
Sarah Warden, one of the Fling’s Sponsors
State Rep candidate Charlie Pat Farris
Mary P. Williams & County Secretary Beth Punte
Ishmael Bishop
Randolph Sessoms
Mary Joyner and Dorothy Howell
THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORTS ROY COOPER!
A large crowd of Indian-American voters gathered at the Durham home of
Dr. Amalendu Chatterjee for a fundraising reception for Roy and Kristen Cooper.
Ron Sanyal of Raleigh joined the Coopers in the picture above.
The Indian-American leaders also welcomed US Senate candidate
Deborah Ross (second from left on front row)
and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall (second from right on front row.)
With the election of State Senator Jay Chaudhari in Raleigh,
the Indian-American community is realizing results from their many years
of support for the Democratic Party.
GIL JOHNSON FOR STATE SENATOR!
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall gave a big boost to Gil Johnson’s campaign for
the State Senate at a fundraising event on October 2nd.
His district is made up of Franklin County and part of Wake County.
Gil has been a Member of the Franklin County School Board for 12 years
and he is working very hard on his Senate race.
Franklin County’s student achievement scores are on the rise
due to the School Board’s investment in teachers and students.
His web site is: www.GILJOHNSENATE.org
Gil Johnson has received strong endorsements from
the Sierra Club and the North Carolina Association of Educators!
ONE OF THE BEST TV ADS OF THE YEAR!
CHARLES MEEKER FOR COMMISSIONER OF LABOR!
https://www.facebook.com/charlesmeekerfornc/videos/1795445787366963/
JUDGE VINCE ROZIER’S 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Judge Vince Rozier, Jr. is one of the most popular candidates in the entire state. On
October 2nd many of his supporters and relatives gathered to celebrate his 40 th Birthday. (This
gentleman has been a Judge since he was 29!)
In the picture above his cousin Brandon Coleman and his wife, Dekhasta, are getting ready
to sing “Happy Birthday” to him. Mrs. Rozier is an attorney.
Judge Rozier’s parents, Lynne and Vince Rozier, Sr. came to Raleigh to celebrate their son’s
big day. Mr. and Mrs. Rozier have been very prominent civic leaders
in Bladen County for many years.
Mr. Rozier has been an outstanding Member of the Bladen County
Board of Education for 16 years.
Dr. Angella Flanagan and Dr. Pam Schooler helped Judge Rozier celebrate.
His web site is: www.JUDGEROZIER.com
HALIFAX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN!
A large group of Halifax Democratic Women turned out to hears talks by local and
statewide candidates at the organization’s September 27th meeting in Roanoke Rapids.
Club President Sandra Bryant (in center) welcomed Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin,
Senator Angela Bryant, Agricultural Commissioner candidate Walter Smith,
and State Representative Michael Wray.
President Sandra Bryant is the sister of Charlotte Police Chief Kerr Putney
and her husband is Vernon Bryant, Chair of the Halifax Board of County Commissioners.
These Halifax DW Members are Nina Hines, Gartred Clements,
Dianne Zucker and Sue Wage.
Among the crowd of over 100 attendees were these DW members:
Marilyn Harris, a visitor from Northampton County, Laura Buffaloe, Jackie Ruffin-Pittman,
Mary-Frances Fisher, Janice Burroughs, President Sandra Bryant, and Sue Wage.
Laura Buffaloe is a former member of the UNC Board of Governors.
Mary-Frances Fisher is the daughter of Senator Julian R. Allsbrook, a strong Democrat
whose service in the legislature spanned an almost 50-year period from 1935 to 1983.
She served on the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board.
More of the Halifax County Democrats who attended the meeting.
IREDELL COUNTY DEMOCRATS!
Iredell County Democrats drew a lot of attention at the County Fair with a colorful booth
and enthusiastic greeters. In this picture which was made on September 10 th
Diane Hamby for County Commissioner (second from left)
and Bruce Davis for Congress in the 13th District (red hat)
were campaigning at the Fair.
FORSYTH DEMOCRATS AT THE FAIR!
These four ladies are part of the team of Forsyth County Democrats
who enjoyed staffing the Party booth at the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem.
From the left they are Anne Wilson, Ann McLain, Diana Tong, and Pat Eisenach.
WILKES DEMOCRATS AT THE APPLE FESTIVAL!
County Chair Larry Wilkes and the Democrats of Wilkes County had TWO tents at the
Apple Festival in North Wilkesboro on October 1st. Wilkes Democrats are proudly promoting their
great Democratic candidates! In the picture on the left, Campaign Organizer Kaye Taylor and
Barbara Pendry are greeting voters. In the picture on the right State House candidate Michael
Lentz is talking with a voter.
Left: County Commissioner candidate Rev. Brandon Anderson happily campaigned at the Apple
Festival. He is the Pastor of a United Methodist Church in Wilkes County.
His web site is: www.ANDERSONFORCOMMISSIONER.org.
Right: Senate District 30 candidate Michael Holleman and his son, Josh,
enjoyed shaking hands and greeting voters.
His web site is: www.MICHAELHOLLEMANFORNCSENATE.org.
CONNIE COX FOR WILKES COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS!
Mitchell Cox proudly campaigned at the Apple Festival for his mother, Connie Cox,
the Democratic candidate for Register of Deeds.
It is widely known that the Wilkes Register of Deeds office is one of the most backward in the
entire state. Connie’s goal is to bring that office into the 21st century!
Connie has already tried out the Register of Deeds parking place at the Court House.
Her web site is: www.CONNIECOXFORWILKESRD.com.
John McNeil invites everyone to this happy
reception featuring Congressman David Price
on October 16th.
This picture was made while John was
speaking at a Presidential Debate Party.
NASH DEMOCRATIC WOMEN LIGHT UP ROCKY MOUNT!
Because of their highly successful fundraising events, the Democratic Women of Nash County
have rented this brilliantly lighted electronic billboard which is being seen by
thousands of voters every day – and every night!
It boldly promotes Early Voting!
The pictures on the electronic billboard change frequently
giving lots of publicity to statewide and local Democratic candidates!
JUDGE MIKE MORGAN KEYNOTES CATAWBA COUNTY DINNER!
On an earlier page it was stated that Judge Mike Morgan is going everywhere. On
September 27th, this outstanding jurist was the Keynote Speaker at the Catawba County
Democratic Party Century Club Dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Hickory. The Rev. Marcus Williams
is Chair of the Catawba County Party.
Judge Morgan gave a rousing speech highlighting the differences between the Republican
“take us backward” and the Democratic “move NC forward again” visions for our state. About 100
Catawba Democrats cheered Judge Morgan throughout his speech.
From the left: retired Judge Forrest Ferrell, Ann Gaither, Judge Morgan, 10th Congressional
District Chairwoman Betsy Wells, and Democratic National Committee Member Cliff Moone.
ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CAUCUS MEETS IN RALEIGH!
The AAPI of the NCDP held a meeting at the home of Dr. Niv Biswas on October 2 nd. It was
well attended by 15 AAPI members and several candidates. They discussed the AAPI Victory Fund
and made plans to hold a big AAPI Rally at the end of October with some AAPI celebrities
from the movie industry! AAPI President Dr. Grace Galloway is in the center on the front row.
MICHAEL HYLTON FOR STOKES COUNTY COMMISSIONER!
www.HYLTONFORSTOKES.com
A SPECTACULAR WESTERN GALA!
More than 360 Democrats packed the ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel
in Asheville for the Western Gala on October 1st.
The picture above showcases two stars: NCDP Executive Director Kimberly Reynolds
and the dinner’s speaker, Bellamy Young, star of ABC TV’s
hit political drama “Scandal.”
The Democratic Women of Buncombe County held a highly successful
Western Gala Breakfast on the morning of October 1st.
The pictures in this article are from both events.
Brenda Pollard, Director of Region 7 of the Democratic Women
was photographed with two of the top jurists in our state’s history:
Chief Judge Linda McGhee of the NC Court of Appeals
and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina,
Justice Sarah Parker.
NCDP State Chair Patsy Keever
Part of the crowd at the Western Gala
Bellamy Young with State Young Democrats Vice President Wes Tripp
and Mecklenburg County Democratic leader Jane Whitley.
Jake Quinn, Patsy Keever, and Brenda Pollard
Ginger Walker, Concetta Caliendo, Leila Tvedt,
Brenda Pollard, Betsy Wells, Luke Hyde
AG Roy Cooper with Larry & Brenda Pollard
Beth Ostgaard and Andy Ball
Excitement is building all across the state
as we head for victories in November!
Your Democratic Friend,
Melvin Williams, State Secretary
North Carolina Democratic Party
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