👀spotted!
@TheDemocrats
billboard in Greensboro.
☀️ that NC spring sun is shining a bright light on Tillis & Burr's opposition to the American Rescue Plan. Help is here -- not thanks to NC Republicans.
#ncpol
#ncsen
While Republicans fast-track an extreme abortion ban, North Carolinians are fired up and speaking out outside the
#NCGA
— we won’t stand by while they strip away our freedoms.
Then vs. now
Reps. Bradford and Cotham made a promise to their constituents that they wouldn’t go to Raleigh and further restrict reproductive rights and freedoms, then turned around and did it anyway.
#ncpol
#ncga
.
@RoyCooperNC
on the clear choice in
#NCGOV
.
The Lt. Gov. "is an extreme culture warrior and NCians don't want that. In contrast, the Dem nominee will be AG Stein...He stood up for consumers against big corporations. He values the right to choose. He supports public education."
ICYMI: U.S. News calls
#NCGOV
a "toss up."
This comes as reports indicate NC will be "prime for a Democratic pickup" as abortion ban gives the base "extra motivation."
Meanwhile, Republicans "fret" about Robinson & his "long history of harsh comments."
“It is shameful to see Republican members John Bradford, Tricia Cotham, Ted Davis, and Michael Lee flip-flop and betray their constituents to toe the party line." -
@abreezeclayton
Voters will not forget.
While Mark Robinson spent his time this week being embroiled in negative news coverage around his election denialism and co-hosting a fundraiser with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Josh Stein was busy meeting with voters all across the state.
🧵A
#NCGOV
split screen for your Friday:
Personal news:
Yesterday was my last day
@NCDemParty
. It's been an honor to spend the last 2.5 years working to elect Democrats in the state that I love & call home. Thank you to everyone in Goodwin House & beyond who made my time so wonderful.
Excited to share what's next!
"North Carolina is a great state full of dedicated & talented teachers. Let’s support them by giving them the pay & respect that they deserve. It’s an investment that will pay off for our kids down the road."
#ncpol
#ncgov
Exciting life update:
Thrilled to be starting as Communications Director for
@NCDemParty
and continuing the work to elect Democrats in my home state!
#ncpol
.
@JoshStein_
: “The Lieutenant Governor’s hateful words are inexcusable. We are all children of God, and no one should be targeted because of who they are. We need leaders who fight to protect all North Carolinians.”
#ncpol
#ncgov
Robinson fights culture wars to distract from the fact that NC invests less in public K-12 schools as a % of the GDP than any other state.
Yet, he wants to take more $ away from public school kids to subsidize wealthy parents sending their kids to unaccountable private schools.
Nice try.
February 2023: "If I had all the power right now, let's say I was a governor with a willing legislature, we could pass a bill that says you can't have an abortion in North Carolina for any reason."
#ncpol
#ncgov
Asked for comment on the 12-week NC abortion ban,
@markrobinsonNC
answers:
“I’m not interested in talking about abortion anymore. What I’m interested in talking about now is how we’re going to make life better for folks after they’re born … (cont.)
#ncpol
Dale Folwell on refusing to endorse Robinson: “I’ll say what I’ve said before...I’m not going to waste my vote going forward in my life on anyone.”
Tough.
#ncpol
#ncgov
And just like that 💥
@JoshStein_
announces a "record-breaking total" thanks to "unprecedented support" from North Carolinians who believe in his vision for a safer and stronger Tar Heel state.
#ncpol
#ncgov
“We’re gonna go out, and we’re gonna knock on doors. We’re going to get active and let folks know that Democrats aren’t backing down in 2024.”
More than 150 Meck Dems showed up on a Sunday to do just that.
#ncpol
💪
NEW:
@PPSATNC
endorses
@JoshStein_
for
#NCGOV
on what would’ve been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
As far-right politicians like Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson seek a total abortion ban with no exceptions, Josh is committed to protecting reproductive freedom in NC.
📣 We’re proud to endorse Josh Stein as the next governor of North Carolina.
Not only is he a proven leader fit to reject extreme, partisan agendas, but he is deeply committed to protecting our reproductive freedoms and keeping the government out of personal medical decisions.
NEW: NC Sherrifs & DAs are joining AG Stein in condemning Lt. Gov. Robinson's call for his supporters to disobey the FBI and "stand up and fight" instead ⤵️
#ncpol
#ncgov
We welcomed Budd back from hiding in Pineville with an important reminder that he has consistently failed NC farmers.
Only problem…Budd nowhere to be found at the event he told press he’d be at one hour ago 🤔
#ncsen
#ncpol
.
@JoshStein_
making clear what’s at stake in 2024. If elected Governor, Mark Robinson would make abortion illegal in North Carolina for any reason.
#ncpol
#ncgov
Today, 200+ businesses made clear that GOP extremism is bad for business.
We have to stop leaders like Phil Berger, Tim Moore, & Mark Robinson from taking our state backwards & killing jobs for NC families.
#ncpol
#ncgov
🚨CT leaders are saying NC businesses should relocate if Robinson is elected.
@JoshStein_
: "Other states are ready to eat our lunch if we let Robinson’s backward, job-killing vision for our state take hold, & we cannot let them."
#ncpol
#ncgov
Make no mistake – Robinson’s position hasn’t changed. He just knows how deeply unpopular his extreme and dangerous views are for North Carolina voters.
#ncpol
#ncgov
Learn more about them at:
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson -- who's referred to abortion as "murder" -- notably didn't release a statement after NC Republicans announced their bill.
Today he tells
@WFAE
he's "tired" and "not interested" in talking about it anymore.
He recently announced a run for governor.
#ncpol
#NCGOV
news:
@JoshStein_
surges into 2024 with nearly $11.5M COH, raises $5.7M in 2nd half of 2023.
In the last 6 months of 2023, the campaign drew strong grassroots support from NC:
🔵88% of contributions are $100 or less
🔵15,500+ NCians contributed
🧵Lt. Governor Mark Robinson tried to pull a fast one on North Carolinians Monday evening, but local media outlets are ensuring no one falls for it.
#ncpol
#ncga
Robinson doesn’t think women are called to lead. Now, HuffPo “reveals a pattern of offensive and disgusting language in the way he talks about prominent women.”
#ncpol
#ncgov
NEW: “North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has a long history of attacking influential women in personal and often vulgar terms.”
#ncpol
#ncgov
THIS AM:
@abreezeclayton
held a press call highlighting the Lt. Gov.'s extremism ahead of his response to the
#StateOfTheState
tonight.
“This is who the NC GOP have chosen to be their voice, & Leader Berger, Speaker Moore, & every GOP legislator should have to answer for that."
🚨NEW: Today, the
@NCDemParty
is launching detailing the many ways Congressman Budd has put his corporate backers ahead of North Carolinians.
#ncsen
#ncpol
NC has a crystal clear choice in this race between someone who has actually taken on drug companies & traffickers to keep our communities safe & someone who seems to want pharmaceutical companies to get away with profiting from addiction.
#ncpol
#ncgov
This week, news reports make it clear why
@JoshStein_
continues to build momentum over Robinson in the race for
#NCGOV
, showing voters the clear choice between effective leadership and an extreme, job-killing culture warrior.
Read more ⤵️
HAPPENING NOW:
@NC_Governor
: “Like ants marching, we’re going to the polls!”
Hundreds of North Carolinians welcoming our next U.S. Senator
@CheriBeasleyNC
to the stage!
This AM:
@JoshStein_
conducted a media availability with student journalists from across NC.
From launching Students for Stein to visiting community college & university campuses, this campaign is committed to engaging young people in every corner of the state.
#ncpol
#ncgov
📍Brevard showed UP for
@JoshStein_
yesterday as he continues to travel the state and highlight what’s at stake in
#NCGOV
, from strengthening public schools to protecting reproductive freedom.
🗳️ On the first day of early vote,
@JoshStein_
casts his ballot at the Chavis Center in Raleigh — his voting center back when he was a State Senator!
#ncpol
#ncgov
An important reminder from
@JoshStein_
— Republicans running to replace
@NC_Governor
like Mark Robinson would be only too happy to sign this extreme and dangerous abortion ban into law and then push. even. further.
#ncpol
#ncgov
WATCH ⬇️
Ted Budd is out of step with North Carolinians & voters are making it clear that they won’t stand by while politicians like him try to take away their fundamental freedoms.
#ncsen
#ncpol
.
@RoyCooperNC
lays out the stakes for
#NCGOV
in 2024:
“The Republican (gubernatorial) candidate is most likely going to be an extreme MAGA candidate who believes that all abortion should be banned.”
ICYMI: "A WBTV investigation found the lieutenant governor had failed to disclose his wife’s role, as required by law."
Former general counsel for the NCSBE in ethics enforcement says: "Seems like a real problem."
#ncpol
#ncgov
NEW from
@abreezeclayton
following
@NC_Governor
’s veto of Republicans’ extreme abortion ban:
“North Carolina Democrats call on people across the state to take action: contact your legislators and tell them they must uphold the veto and protect your freedoms.”
#ncpol
#ncga
BREAKING: I’m proposing a new Constitutional Amendment!
“The 2nd Amendment must be underlined and bolded.”
I suspect that this will help Democrats who, bless their hearts, seem to skip over it currently.
A reminder for
#ncpol
:
Republican
#NCGOV
candidates are staring down the barrel of a costly and bruising primary fight, while
@JoshStein_
continues to strengthen his position with:
💪150+ endorsers
💰Robust fundraising
✅ Record of standing up for North Carolinians
NEW: NCDP Chair congratulates
@CheriBeasleyNC
on her historic nomination 🎉
"North Carolina Democrats are proud to stand with Cheri as we work to do everything we can to flip this seat.”
#ncsen
#ncpol
BREAKING: SCOTUS just rejected our Republican legislators’ radical attempt to strip state courts of their power to review state election laws for federal elections.
This is a big win for democracy— but the work is not finished.
NEW: Ahead of his speech at the NRA convention,
@theobserver
slams the Lt. Gov for failing to keep NC safe:
“Robinson says we need to make schools safer, yet he refuses to do anything to protect children from the weapons that are killing them.”
#ncpol
NEW: The ACA was enacted 14 years ago tomorrow, and in 2024, more than 1M North Carolinians signed up for coverage.
Today,
@JoshStein_
is highlighting the importance of defending the ACA as Robinson is under fire for supporting repeal with no replacement.
#ncpol
#ncgov
"Ahead of his speech, the
@NCDemParty
released a letter signed by 760 parents...The letter also states that if he has 'any decency or respect for parents across NC and this nation,' Robinson should pull out of the convention and 'get to work.'"
#ncpol
Relatedly,
@JoshStein_
received an award from the National Association of Attorneys General for his “commitment to civility and bipartisanship" earlier this week.
As SB20 goes into effect tomorrow, a reminder:
In 2024, NC voters will have a crystal-clear choice between a defender of women’s reproductive freedoms and an extremist who wants a total ban on abortion even in the case of rape or incest.
#ncpol
#ncgov
A product of NC public schools and proud parent of NC public school graduates,
@JoshStein_
returns to his old stomping grounds - Seawell Elementary - to share his vision to protect public education as he runs for
#NCGOV
.
Watch part of his conversation with
@LorettaBoniti
:
"They never stopped doing what was right, not even when times were tough."
Josh learned early on that some things are worth fighting for, no matter the opposition.
In 2024, he's ready to fight for families, small business owners, teachers - for all North Carolinians.
#ncgov
The Lt. Gov. *yesterday* ⤵️
> “The only thing in the budget that I’m still a little dismayed with that we’ve passed is Medicaid expansion."
> “I’m still not in favor of that.”
> “I don’t like the fact that we have it, I don’t like the fact that it’s here.”
#ncpol
#ncgov
"North Carolinians shouldn’t allow themselves to be fooled by such a speech. You cannot divorce the Mark Robinson who tried to represent the best of his party on Monday night from the Mark Robinson who often represents its worst."
#ncpol
#ncga
LINCOLN CO:
@JoshStein_
kicks off another swing of his “Real Time With Stein” listening tour, rallying voters around his vision for a safer, stronger NC.
#ncpol
#ncgov
As AG,
@JoshStein_
successfully defended the ACA to SCOTUS — which made Medicaid expansion possible.
Robinson’s vision for health care would jeopardize lifesaving care for millions of NCians with pre-existing conditions.
#ncpol
#ncgov
The ACA helps millions of North Carolinians get the life-saving health care they need — but
@MarkRobinsonNC
called it an effort to “enslave everybody.” He opposed Medicaid expansion and says he wants to repeal the ACA with no replacement. That’s reckless.
As kids return to school next month, N&O reports Lt. Gov. Robinson is continuing his attacks on public schools. Instead of working with the legislature to fund NC schools, he's referring to educators as "wicked people" & trying to scare parents.
#ncgov
“My challenge to you today — one year out from the 2024 election — is to keep the faith. Keep your hope. Keep demanding your elected representatives stand for democracy. Keep organizing. Keep voting.”
#ncpol
#ncgov
Dem nominee for
#NCGOV
@JoshStein_
:
"I’m running for Governor because I believe in the promise of NC – that where you come from should never limit how far you can go, that every person deserves a fair shot at prosperity, strong public schools, & a safe place to call home."
#NCGA
Republicans introduced a new abortion ban on the one-year anniversary of the leaked draft decision showing the Supreme Court would overturn Roe v. Wade.
NEW from
@abreezeclayton
:
HAPPENING IN
#NCSEN
: The moms and women of Charlotte are making clear that Ted Budd’s dangerous agenda taking away women’s rights and freedoms are out of step with NC.
On the one-year anniversary of SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade,
@JoshStein_
stands firm in protecting reproductive freedom:
"It's simple: women should have the freedom to make their own health care decisions."
#ncpol
#ncgov
For AG
@JoshStein_
, job number
#1
is protecting the people of North Carolina.
This week, he continued traveling the state, meeting people in their communities to listen to and help address the challenges that matter most to them.
🧵
#ncgov
#ncpol
—> NC Insider this AM:
@StopBigMoney
/
@LetAmericaVote
endorse
@JoshStein_
for
#NCGOV
.
"He has the vision and experience to bring meaningful change to Raleigh that will make government work for everyday North Carolinians, not just the wealthy elite."
“He’ll saddle the GOP with a laundry list of his past public controversies — from agreeing with antisemitic remarks about the global economy to homophobic musings that children shouldn’t learn about ‘homosexuality or any of that filth.’”
#ncpol
#ncgov
Endorsement news:
@NCStateAFLCIO
backs
@JoshStein_
for
#NCGOV
.
"Josh Stein has always fought to protect working people. He has always had our back, and in his battle to lead North Carolina toward a better future for all, we will have his."
🚨 Mark Robinson confirms he wants abortion restrictions to "continue to become stricter after the 2024 elections."
& said SB20 gives Republicans "the opportunity to set ourselves up to get ready to continue to move the ball."
#ncpol
#ncgov
New from me:
If the GOP wins more seats in the
#NCGA
next year, or if a Republican governor is elected, then social conservatives would have more wiggle room to pass stricter abortion rules that don’t enjoy unanimous support within the GOP.
#ncpol
📻
@wunc
: “This is a choice between somebody who wants to roll back health care and Attorney General
@JoshStein_
, who's been advocating for Medicaid expansion since the very beginning.”
#ncpol
#ncgov