The stakes are high, and the path forward for Democrats is anything but clear. This week, we sit down with Anderson Clayton, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, to discuss critical political issues facing North Carolina and the nation. We cover everything from local organizing to national strategy and the challenges ahead in 2025. ๐ What Weโre Covering: โ๐พ Black History Month Reflections: Recognizing the historical and ongoing impact of Black activism in shaping democracy.
๐ณ๏ธ Inside the DNC: Anderson shares insights from voting for the next DNC Chair and what it means for North Carolina and the broader Democratic strategy.
โ๏ธ Election Integrity Battle: The North Carolina Supreme Court race remains the only uncertified race in the country. The GOP is attempting to throw out 67,000 votes, including long-time voters impacted by Republican-led voting laws. Anderson breaks down the legal fight, why it matters nationally, and what you can do to help.
๐พ The Future of Rural Organizing: Why Democrats need a year-round, grassroots approach to winning back rural communities.
๐ข The Challenge of Messaging: How Democrats can better communicate their message to voters, counter misinformation, and bridge internal divides.
๐ Who Leads the Democratic Party? Exploring the shift from centralized leadership to a grassroots-driven movement.
๐ค AI & Political Organizing: The potential role of artificial intelligence in modern campaigning and how it can help down-ballot races.
๐จ The National Crisis Unfolding: The alarming rise in authoritarian tactics, from GOP-led voter disenfranchisement to Elon Muskโs takeover of U.S. government networks. What this means for democracy and why Democratic leadership must act urgently.
๐๏ธ Holding Elected Officials Accountable: How voters can stay engaged beyond elections and demand action from leaders at all levels.
๐ด TAKE ACTION:
โ Check if your vote is being challenged: TheGriffinList.com
๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ Join the fight against voter suppression: NCDP Events & Volunteer Opportunities
โ๏ธ Support judicial races that will impact North Carolina for a decade: Attend the Justice Anita Earls Fundraiser (Feb 15, Heist Brewing, Charlotte)
๐ฅ Final Message:
The stakes couldnโt be higher. Weโre in the middle of a constitutional crisis, and the time to organize, mobilize, and take action is NOW.
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