by DJ | Feb 22, 2021 | Blog, Election Central, Issues, Legislative Watch, News
Our Webpage has been temporarily unavailable, but we’re back now with lots going on. Congratulations to all that helped get our Democracy back. But, we must stay vigilant to keep it that way. We are currently having Zoom meetings every month for our monthly...
by DJ | Oct 4, 2020 | Blog
A small blast from the past: In 2016 we printed a handout at headquarters done by Issues Round table about why no should vote for Trump. Look how well they anticipated his behavior: [and, how many more can we add now! DJ] THE TOP TEN REASONS NOT TO VOTE FOR DONALD...
by DJ | Oct 4, 2020 | Blog, Election Central
Dates to Keep in Mind We all know if we come out, we win – the more people who get to the polls, the more likely it is that we win races. So here are some dates to keep in mind: End of regular registration October 9 Beginning of Early Voting October 15-31 Election Day...
by DJ | Oct 4, 2020 | Blog, Election Central, Legislative Watch
Get Out the Vote with Cindy Cindy Burke is in charge of our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign and if you haven’t seen her doing one of several hundred chores in and around party headquarters the past couple of weeks, you simply have not been paying attention. She could...
by DJ | Oct 4, 2020 | Blog
That Wasn’t A Debate What I saw on Tuesday was not a debate. It was political theatre, verging on political pornography. It was an affront to the values, institutions and traditions of this country. Donald Trump manifested in so many ways that he is the wrong...
by DJ | Oct 4, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Legislative Watch, News
Joe Sam Queen Is Our Guest for the Last Meet the Candidates Session Joe Sam Queen will be our guest for our last Meet the Candidate feature at our monthly meetings. He has served in both the NC Senate and House of Representatives and currently holds the seat to...
by DJ | Oct 4, 2020 | Blog, News
Upcoming Events for Jackson County Democratic Party Shop the Streets: October 9 – continuation of what we have been doing; shop the streets in whatever ways you find comfortable. Let them know you’re a Democrat by wearing Democratic gear and wishing them well Film...
by DJ | Sep 26, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog
by Heather Cox Richardson Trump’s refusal Wednesday to commit to accepting a loss in the November election with a peaceful transfer of power continues to make waves. Today the New York Times reported that military officers are worried that Trump will try to drag them...
by DJ | Sep 26, 2020 | Blog, Election Central, Legislative Watch, News
Tue., Sep. 29, 9:00pm – 10:30pm: 1st Presidential Debate. Moderated by Chris Wallace and showing on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX & MSNBC (I guess they really want you to see it!). Wed., Sep. 30, 7:00pm: Moe Davis-Madison Cawthorn Debate (#4). Airing on TV at WYMA...
by DJ | Sep 25, 2020 | Blog
Are you concerned? Vote for Biden To the Editor of the Sylva Herald: Are you concerned about bringing the pandemic to an end? About restoring lost jobs and businesses? About being evicted? About economic survival? Are you concerned about the future of our public...
by DJ | Sep 23, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events
Dear Fellow Democrats, Today I’m feeling many emotions as we mourn the death of a gentle, giant warrior, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Although I’m very sad and my heart is heavy, I’m reminded that I am not powerless. I’m sharing with you a message from...
by DJ | Sep 19, 2020 | Blog
Yesterday was Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays. They culminate ten days later on Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah celebrates the creation of our world. The period following it is known as the Days of Awe; it’s a time to...
by DJ | Sep 19, 2020 | Blog
“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg 2020 began with the death of my beloved father, former federal judge and civil rights champion Nathaniel R. Jones. And then the hits just kept coming, clouded in a never-ending deadly...
by DJ | Sep 8, 2020 | Activities, Blog, Community Events
Come to a Yard Sale held at the Democratic Headquarters on September 12 from 8:30am to 12pm. All donations go to the Democratic Women of Jackson County. All types of items will be available for purchase (except clothing) and all safety precautions will be available....
by DJ | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Election Central, Legislative Watch
A MESSAGE FROM MOE … The first two debates are in the books and we are already looking ahead to Wednesday, when the third debate will be held at Southwestern Community College in Sylva. I hope you share my view that this race is about who can best serve the needs of...
by DJ | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Legislative Watch, News
by DJ | Sep 6, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Election Central, Legislative Watch
Plan to Vote Voting begins today, September 4th. The election is underway and starting today the first ballots are being mailed to those who have already submitted their ballot requests. In this election you have three distinct ways to vote. First, by Absentee ballot...
by DJ | Aug 29, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Election Central, News
A Message from CD11 Chair Kathy Sinclair Vote the Entire Ballot, Stay Safe and Make Sure Your Vote Counts VOTE THE ENTIRE BALLOT! Did you know that North Carolina has the 3rd longest ballot in the entire country? That means you will need to be well informed about...
by DJ | Aug 3, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Election Central, Legislative Watch
A MESSAGE FROM MOE … I recently moved into a new house in Asheville and have been opening old boxes of memorabilia long stored away. I discovered this picture from my 25-year career in the Air Force, when I served in Saudi Arabia during Operation Southern Watch.There...
by DJ | Jul 28, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Election Central, Legislative Watch
by DJ | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Legislative Watch, News, Uncategorized
A Message from CD11 Chair Kathy Sinclair I hope each of you are in good health, staying safe, and wearing a mask in public. Wearing a mask protects others and reduces the spread of COVID-19. We all want small businesses to re-open safely and be able to remain open. ...
by DJ | Jul 27, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Election Central, Legislative Watch
CAMPAIGN MANAGER GRAEME MCGUFFICKE HERE … This was an important week for the Moe Davis for Congress Campaign. Col. Davis made a national TV appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and received an endorsement from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. (click on picture to see...
by DJ | Jul 27, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Election Central, Legislative Watch
Join Indivisible CommonGround WNC and Swing Left Asheville to make calls on Wed. 7/29 at 6-9 pm for 6th Generation Jackson County rep, Joe Sam Queen (HD-119). Make sure he is re-elected and stop GOP Gerrymandering! Register at this link:...
by DJ | Jul 25, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
On Saturday June 20th, the Russian town of Verkhoyansk recorded its highest temperature ever. The town located above the Arctic Circle recorded a record temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. This is another indicator of the true effects of climate change. Siberia...
by DJ | Jul 24, 2020 | Blog
Immediately after declaring independence in 1776 our founding fathers adopted a motto for the new country. That motto is “E Pluribus Unum” meaning “From many, one.” The many at that time in our history included the 13 colonies and “the countries from which these...
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