Here’s what we’re covering this week!👇

Helene: Two Years Later

Two years ago, Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina and turned lives upside down. Two years later, families are still waiting on the federal relief we desperately need.

Donald and his failed “recovery czar” Michael Whatley have made it clear where North Carolina falls on their list of priorities. Donald floated withholding funding if Whatley lost his Senate race as Whatley stood beside him, smiling every step of the way. Michael Whatley has done absolutely nothing to help the people of North Carolina. A recent report shows that after nearly two years Whatley spent 38 minutes on the phone with the state’s lead recovery official discussing Helene recovery efforts. That’s it. 38 minutes.

That’s shorter than an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. It’s shorter than the first half of a soccer game. It’s shorter than your lunch break.

Meanwhile, our neighbors are still rebuilding their homes, their businesses, and their lives. They’re still hurting, and they won’t be forgotten by us. Democrats will keep showing up for Western NC until the job is done.

Good News:

Y’all, Democrats are out here getting it done. Across North Carolina, our elected leaders are showing up every single day, doing the work, and delivering for the people they serve.

The difference between the two parties has never been clearer. Republicans are dodging accountability and clinging to power to keep their big donors happy, while Democrats are fighting for you.

This week, we’re hitting the timeline to celebrate the hard work, the determination, and the good news Democrats are delivering for North Carolina. We can’t wait to share even more when we elect Democrats up and down the ballot this November!

Got good news in your community? We wanna hear it. Email us at digital@ncdp.org.

Historic Lows:

While Americans are begging for lower costs, the only thing Donald can lower is his approval rating.

A new Wall Street Journal poll shows his approval has fallen to 37%, a historic low for any president heading into a midterm election. Americans, especially North Carolinians, are sick of the way things are being run. But let’s be clear: Donald didn’t work alone. Nearly every Republican in power, including those in our own state legislature, has praised him and modeled their policies after his. This is the party of failures.

As we approach the final stretch of this election cycle, don’t let Republicans jump ship now. They all deserve to be held accountable, and it’s up to us to deliver it.

That’s a wrap for this week’s messaging!

Now it’s your turn! Download the graphics below, copy our captions, and get the message out! Whether you’re lighting up the group chat or sharing it on your timeline, your voice is what actually moves the needle!

See y’all on the internet!

—NCDP Digital

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Stories To Boost:

News & Observer: Stein pushes for more Helene funding from feds as next round of NC grants starts

Sample Caption:

Two years later, Governor Josh Stein is still fighting for Western North Carolina, pushing for more recovery funding and helping families get home.

Elephant of the Week:

Citizen Times: Records show recovery czar Whatley’s scant Helene engagement

Sample Caption:

This is a friendly reminder that y’all spend more time on your lunch break than Michael Whatley has spent on Helene recovery in nearly two years. 🤯

Protect the Vote: Inside Poll Observer Training | Mondays & Saturdays 

Every voter deserves the chance to cast a ballot and have it counted.

Inside Poll observers help ensure election laws are followed, identify potential issues, and report concerns so they can be addressed quickly. Most shifts are calm and routine, and you will never be expected to handle situations on your own. We’ll provide the training, resources, and support you need to be successful.

How to knock doors and use miniVAN | Multiple Days

Learn why one-on-one conversations with voters are so important, review door knocking best practices,  and see how to use our canvassing tool, miniVAN!

Become an Anytime Canvasser for Anita Earls: Field Team Justice | Multiple Days

Field Team Justice is NCDP’s network of grassroots volunteers dedicated to electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates next year.

We’re launching our Anytime/Anywhere Canvassing program—an easy, flexible way to help voters learn about our judicial candidates. We’re putting powerful tools in your hands so you can grow this movement right from your own neighborhood.