GOOD NEWS ABOUT DEMOCRATS!
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
YOUTH FEATURE – CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN OF BETSY WELLS!
Our US Senate candidate Deborah Ross was invited to be the Keynote Speaker at the
Latin American Excelente Awards Gala on August 27 th in Raleigh.
The elegantly dressed people with Deborah in the picture above are;
Marie Soriano, Matty Lazo-Chadderton, Carlos and Diana Sanchez.
In her speech Deborah talked about her long history of supporting the Latino community
in North Carolina and her positions on immigration.
A terrific campaigner: During Labor Day Weekend, Deborah campaigned in NINE counties which
rarely see a statewide candidate: Washington, Tyrrell, Camden, Bertie, Gates,
Northampton, Yadkin, Stokes, and Davie.
DEBORAH ROSS UPLIFTS SENIOR CITIZEN ISSUES!
On Sunday, August 28th, Deborah gave an inspirational talk at Signature HealthCare
of Chapel Hill. She talked with senior women and men and their families about her positions on
Social Security and Medicare. They learned that Deborah cares deeply about their issues!
Earlier on August 28th, Deborah attended church in Chapel Hill.
Then she joined several of her supporters for lunch at the famous Sutton’s Drug Store
on Franklin Street. This pharmacy is familiar to hundreds of thousands of
UNC students and alumni. It is part of the UNC tradition.
LEE COUNTY DEMOCRATS!
This picture shows some of the 75-plus people who turned out for the Lee County Democratic
Party’s Voter Registration Training class in Sanford. These folks received training
on registration rules and procedures – and shared a lot of motivating ideas with each other.
Mark Coggins reports: “This group included a couple of former Republicans who have changed to
Democrats because of what Trump has been saying about women and veterans!”
Mark Coggins is one of the Lee County Democrats who helped organize this Registration class.
He has also posted a lot of good information about how to ensure that college students vote
on the Facebook pages of many County Democratic Parties across the state!
Lucas Rosser likes to campaign with his great grandfather, Mark Coggins.
Lee County’s outstanding County Party Chair John Kirkland is the gentleman wearing the hat
in the center of this picture. Sixth District congressional candidate Pete Glidewell
is the gentleman wearing the white shirt and glasses near the right end of the second row.
EVERYONE IS INVITED!
RECEPTION FOR JUDGE VINCE ROZIER!
5:30PM – 7:00PM, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Home of Mayor Nancy and Ron MacFarlane
3620 Williamsborough Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Reserve Your Tickets Here:
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PERSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS!
Person County Democrats set up a popular booth at the Personality Fall Festival in Roxboro.
County Democratic Party Treasurer Jeff Nidle and Helena Precinct Chair Francia Lopez
were happily representing the Party when this picture was taken.
The front of the Person County Party Headquarters is brightened by the art work of
Derek Collins, husband of Office Manager Tammie Kirkland.
In this picture Person County Party Chair Charles Harvey is introducing our US Senate Candidate
Deborah Ross following a reception at a church. Sixth District Congressional Candidate
Pete Glidewell is sitting on the right.
HENDERSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS!
More than 100 enthusiastic Henderson County Democrats packed the Old Etowah Smokehouse
for a County Party Dinner on August 23rd. The pictures above show some of the event’s speakers:
Nancy Glowacki, 11th Congressional District Chair Luke Hyde, and Susie Hartsell.
Jessica Jolie promoted the Hillary Clinton campaign and
Timothy Cosgrove spoke for the Roy Cooper campaign.
Paul and Sylvia Donahue
Dottie & Congressional Candidate Rick Bryson
Well-fed Democrats at the Old Etowah Smokehouse event.
Rep. Joe Sam Queen & State House
Ernestine Rogelburger and Family
Candidate Maureen Copelof
Thanks to Isabel Cutler for these pictures.
A SALUTE TO DOUG FREEMAN!
On September 3
rd
Henderson County Democrats held a ceremony honoring
their longtime County Party Chair Doug Freeman for his “selfless activism and
devotion to the Democratic Party.”
Doug’s daughter, Koby, was one of the many speakers who talked about Doug
and the beneficial effects he has had on their lives.
The wording on the plaque says” “With grateful appreciation, the Henderson County
Democratic Party honors the committed service of the inimitable , “one of a kind”,
Doug Freeman, a passionate, knowledgeable, grassroots political organizer!”
Thanks to Isabel Cutler for making these pictures.
SAMPSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS!
Sampson County Democrats registered and educated voters at the “GOSPEL IN THE PARK”
event in Clinton on September 3rd. Very appropriate: Promoting Hillary Clinton in Clinton, NC!
WAYNE GOODWIN’S NEW MINIVAN HAS “SUBTLE” MESSAGE!
Our remarkable Democratic Commissioner of Insurance, Wayne Goodwin, is going to be
driving this new Dodge minivan during the remaining weeks of the campaign.
Instead of playing “Where’s Waldo?” North Carolina citizens are invited to play “Where’s Wayne?”
by posting on Facebook when you see Wayne’s minivan driving through your county.
If you can snap a picture of the minivan and post it, that will draw
even more attention to Wayne’s campaign.
The slogan on the minivan is true: Wayne is “fighting for you every day!”
DAVIDSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS!
Davidson County Democrats welcomed Judge Mike Morgan, Judge Vince Rozier and
Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson to the Grand Opening of their Thomasville
Office. Davidson Democrats also have a Headquarters in Lexington!
Joining Judge Morgan and Judge Rozier in the picture above are: Russi Bunce, Faye Powell,
Davidson Democratic Women’s President Jeanne Doom and Loretta Martin.
June Atkinson wore a Democratic blue outfit to speak to the Davidson County Democrats.
BRILLIANT, HONEST, AND FAIR JURISTS!
A large crowd of citizens attended the Forsyth County Judicial Forum in Winston-Salem on
August 25th. They learned that the Judges above are sincere, dedicated, brilliant, fair, and honest
people who want to insure that justice reigns in North Carolina! From the left they are:
Forsyth District Court Judge George Bedsworth
NC Court of Appeals Candidate Judge Vince Rozier
NC Court of Appeals Candidate Judge Rickye McKoy-Mitchell
Forsyth District Court Judge Candidate Carrie Vickery
NC Court of Appeals Candidate Attorney Abe Jones
NC Supreme Court Candidate Judge Mike Morgan
Forsyth District Court Judge Larry Fine
Forsyth District Court Judge Denise Hartsfield
DEMOCRATS AT SEERSUCKER CAUCUS EVENT!
Lots of Wake County Democrats attended the August 31st Seersucker Caucus event in Raleigh.
Among the Democrats that can be spotted in this picture are State Rep. Duane Hall, Rep. Darren
Jackson, Rep. Robert Reives, County Commissioner John Burns, State House Candidate Cynthia
Ball, Attorney Zeke Creech, Wake BOE Member Mark Ezzell, Andy Miller, Paulette Hill, Rufus
Edmisten, Harry Johnson, and former Wake County Chair Mel Black. The gentleman in the hat on
the front row is Hillary Clinton campaign leader Bruce Thompson.
EVEN THROUGH THE STORM, DEBORAH ROSS KEEP CAMPAIGNING!
Hurrican Denine did not slow down US Senate Candidate Deborah Ross. She drove to
Plymouth for her scheduled rally which was organized by County Commissioner Cole Phelps.
About 50 dedicated Democrats came through the rain to welcome Deborah.
Deborah Ross joined Cole Phelps for this picture at the front door of his law office.
During the Labor Day Weekend Deborah Ross campaigned in NINE counties:
WASHINGTON, TYRRELL, CAMDEN, BERTIE, GATES
NORTHAMPTON, YADKIN, STOKES AND DAVIE!
DEBORAH IS “IN IT, TO WIN IT!”
ELAINE MARSHALL KEYNOTES FORSTH DEMOCRATIC MEN’S MEETING!
The Democratic Men of Forsyth were fortunate to have Secretary of State Elaine Marshall
as the main speaker at their August 27th meeting at the County Party Headquarters in WinstonSalem. The club helped their President Doug Freeman (on left with Elaine) celebrate his birthday
at the meeting. In the picture on the right are: City Councilman Dan Besse, Senator Paul Lowe,
and State Representative Ed Hanes, Jr.
Elizabeth Motsinger, Josh Brannon and Selester Stewart
Diana Gray and Charles Wilson
County Party Chair Eric Ellison
with Albert Porter
THE TENTH DISTRICT NEEDS ANDY MILLARD IN CONGRESS!
Here is the latest video from our strong Tenth District Congressional Candidate Andy Millard:
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JOSH STEIN FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL!
This picture shows part of the crowd which attended a fundraising reception for
for our excellent Attorney General Candidate Josh Stein
at the Cary home of Monica and Howard Udel.
MECKLENBURG DEMOCRATS MARCH IN LABOR DAY PARADE!
Robert Hillman, County Party Chair Matt Newton, and Jane Whitley
are three of the Mecklenburg Democrats who enthusiastically marched in
Charlotte’s Labor Day Parade on August 5th.
The campaign to elect Peter Noris in NC House District 104 received major attention
as Peter and some of his supporters marched in the Charlotte Labor Day Parade.
County Commissioner Pat Cotham, Charlotte City Council Member Claire Fallon and
Judge Christy Mann gave thumbs up signs before they began marching in the Labor Day event.
County Party Chair Matt Newton (second from right) happily joined
these NAACP leaders at the Labor Day Parade.
Their wise slogan is: “Vote – Make It Count!”
CHARLES MEEKER IS CARRYING ON A VIGOROUS STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN!
It is widely agreed that the NC Department of Labor is the most mismanaged department
in our state government! Longtime Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker is campaigning statewide
to become the next Commissioner of Labor so he can improve that department.
In the picture above Charles is speaking to Caldwell County Young Democrats in Lenoir.
The leaders of the Police Benevolent Association joined Charles for this picture
after their organization proudly endorsed him.
His web site is: WWW.CHARLESMEEKER.ORG
DURHAM COMMITTEE ON THE AFFAIRS OF BLACK PEOPLE BANQUET!
TV star Roland Martin was the Keynote Speaker at the recent banquet of the
Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People.
Roland is Host and Managing Editor of “News One Show” on TV One and he is a CNN contributor.
SEC Member Brenda Pollard of Durham joined Roland in the picture above.
Brenda is also Director of Region 7 for the Democratic Women of North Carolina.
Brenda and Democratic National Committee Member Sheila Huggins
happily smiled for this picture at the Banquet of the Durham Committee.
Sheila is an Attorney in Durham.
BETH WOOD!
Our Democratic State Auditor Beth Wood was honored at a Breakfast Reception
at the home of Jim and Kathy Smith in Washington, North Carolina on August 23 rd.
In the picture above State Senate Candidate Brownie Futrell, Beaufort County
Democratic Party Chair Cathy Gaynor, and State House Candidate Warren Judge
joined Beth front of the fireplace in the Smiths’ home.
Beth saluted Cathy Gaynor and all her
Washington Mayor Mac Hodges welcomed
Beaufort County Democrats for the lively
Beth to his shining city by the river.
campaign they are conducting this Fall.
Beth’s web site is: www.BethWoodCampaign.com
Thanks to Chelsey Harris for these pictures.
DEMOCRATS CHEER PRESIDENT CLINTON IN DURHAM!
President Bill Clinton is one of the most popular people in America and hundreds of
NC Democrats were among the crowd that cheered him during his speech in Durham on August 6 th
President Clinton personally talked with Morrisville Mayor Pro Tem Steve Rao,
SEC Member Brenda Pollard who is Region 7 Director for the Democratic Women of NC,
and College Democrats Officer John Easterling of UNC-Greensboro.
President Clinton saw that Marena Groll of Durham was having problems getting her camera
to work correctly. So he asked if he could try to make a picture with Marena’s camera.
This picture is the happy result! Marena is the lady in black dress to the left of the President.
State Young Democrats Vice President Ebony West is to the right of the President in a blue dress.
Below are picture of several leading Democrats with Senator Floyd McKissick at this Rally.
Matt Hughes
Brenda Howerton
Tom Hendrickson
Charlie Reece
At the Clinton event, these members of Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America
were photographed with Senator McKissick. They are Jessica Hulick, Kaarne Haldeman,
Carolyn Currie, and Bonnie Dye.
THREE GENERATIONS OF CARLSONS SUPPORT HILLARY!
Three generations of this happy family loves Hillary Clinton.
They are proudly supporting her for President of the United States.
From they left they are:
Jennifer Carlson, twin sisters Juliet and Cameron Carlson,
and grandmother Carol Carlson.
YOUTH FEATURE: THE CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN OF BETSY WELLS!
For some time this publication has been asking for pictures of the children and grandchildren of
super-active Democratic leader Betsy Wells of Kings Mountain in Cleveland County. They have
arrived! In the picture above are Betsy’s four granddaughters: Willow, Emily, Hattie, and Kennedy.
Betsy’s grandson, Aaron, and his bride, Samantha on their wedding day!
After serving nine years as an outstanding Chair of the Cleveland County Democratic Party,
Betsy Wells was elected Chair of the Tenth Congressional District Democratic Party. She is one of
the most active District Chairs in the state! In 2014 Betsy and her fellow Cleveland County
Democratic Women hosted the State Democratic Women Convention in Shelby.
Betsy’s husband, Steve, is on the right in this picture with son Hart, granddaughter Kennedy,
daughter-in-law Kelly, and daughter Kellene. Hart is a classical guitarist and teaches high
school guitar in Virginia. Kellene is a high school guidance counselor.
Steve and Betsy Wells with their son Brett and granddaughters Hattie and Willow.
Brett works in the NC state government where he helps find housing for the homeless.
Both Steve and Betsy were professional educators for many years
before their retirement. Retirement brought Betsy an opportunity to do more of the two things
she loves most: Promoting the Democratic Party and spending time with
her children and grandchildren!
Betsy with her granddaughter Emily
Steve Wells with daughter-in-law Joy,
son Brett and granddaughters Hattie and Willow
Your Democratic Friend,
Melvin Williams, Secretary
North Carolina Democratic Party
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