August 06, 2025
Sue Blalock
Greetings Chatham Dems,
Always wanted to see Senator Bernie Sanders? This is your chance. He will be holding rallies (Fight Oligarchy: Where we grow from here) in Greensboro and Asheville on Sunday, August 10th. We are organizing a car pool to the Greensboro rally. Click here for more information.
On another note, news usually travels fast in Chatham County. But, I am told that there are a few folks out there who have not heard that Roy Cooper is running for the US Senate. Yes, that is our own, beloved, Former Governor Roy Cooper! Help us spread the word.
On the Republican side, Michael Whatley, Chair of the Republican National Committee, is also running for the Senate seat. It shouldn't even be a contest. After passage of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill", Whatley called gutting health care from more than 650,000 North Carolinians a “huge win.” And, if you are wondering: Is this the same Michael Whatley who called former Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson a "man of the people" and said "We need more candidates like Mark in politics." Yes, it is the same Michael Whatley.
Want to know more? Check out this video created by the North Carolina Democratic Party. Other highlights of the week:
Interested in seeing how elections work from the other side of the table? The Chatham County Board Of Elections is recruiting registered voters to work at polling sites during early voting this fall and on Election Day. Election workers are vital to ensuring secure, fair, and accessible elections. These are paid positions. Click here for more information.
Veto Update. The General Assembly is on break until August 26th. Thanks to the hard work of the Democratic leadership, including Democratic Leader Robert Reives, we believe the Republicans in the House will be unable to override any of the other bills that have been vetoed by Governor Stein this year. These include bills that would ban DEI practices in state agencies and public schools, including the UNC system and community colleges. If you have a few minutes to spare, please send Representative Reives and Senator Murdock a thank you note to let them know how much we all appreciate the hard work they put in fighting for us. Click here for Representative Reives. Click here for Senator Murdock.
Photo Blog. Super volunteer Greg Stewart is everywhere. And, always taking pictures. Click here to see his newest entry in the CCDP Photoblog showing Senator Natalie Murdock, Leader Robert Reives, and a few of their friends making good trouble in the NC General Assembly on July 29th.
Wondering what else is going on? One of our super volunteers, Alan Buis, to the rescue! He has distilled the top local, state, and national/international stories of the week for you. Check them out in News You Can Use.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Keep scrolling.
Forward Together,
Sue Blalock,
Chair, Chatham County Democratic Party
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it." Amanda Gorman, 2020
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
We heard you! You want CCDP t-shirts and here they are!
Click on the image you like and see all the options available (shirt color, neck type, sleeve length). We aim to please.
Spotlight On Chatham: A Zoom SeriesChatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources
New to Chatham County and want to know what public services are available? Been here for a while and want to understand more about who runs county government? Interested in public schools, water quality, broadband, public safety, elections, public health, agriculture, or taxes?
Community leaders on these and similar topics will discuss them in a series of Zoom talks sponsored by the Chatham County Democratic Party. All Chatham residents are welcome to join the Zooms and learn more about this exceptional county.
The next Zoom talk will be held on Tuesday, August 19 at 7pm. Our guest will be Tracy Burnett, Director, Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources.
Volunteer & Training Opportunities
Click on one of the images below to learn about the specific training opportunity:
CALLS TO ACTION
Speak Out Now:Join Peaceful Protests
at the Chatham Courthouse
SPEAK OUT NOW peaceful protests continue! We will gather on the first and third Saturdays of each month to protest the cruelty of the ice raids and all of the unconstitutional and corrupt practices of this administration.
Turn Local Action into National Impact
Indivisible is launching One Million Rising—a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design.
Community Events
Join Congresswoman Valerie Foushee Saturday, August 9th from 10 - 11am
