Husband to
@harmony_rayel
•
@NCDemParty
Community Engager• Lover of NC and her people• R/T≠ endorsement• views are my own-not my employers• Proud Appalachian
Folks:
I am excited to announce my candidacy for President of the Young Democrats of North Carolina (
@ydnc
). Last year, when I retired as Vice President for Membership of the Young Democrats of North Carolina, I thought that this chapter had closed. 1/
Shoutout to
@PeteButtigieg
for coming to North Carolina and saying out loud how important it is that young folks are engaged if we want their vote!
#DemLeadersNC
NEW: Mark Robinson called the ACA "a concentrated effort to enslave everybody" on a show where the "Bloodlines of the Illuminati” is shown on screen.
NC expanded Medicaid to 600,000, but he called for a full ACA repeal "with no replacement."
#NCpol
A note to my friends in the LGBTQ+ community, especially young folks:
You are loved, you are cared for, and I’ll fight like hell as long as I have a platform to make sure you have a voice.
I’m. So. Sorry.
I am proud to launch Students for Biden-Harris.
We’re ready to mobilize young voters across the country in the fight for our fundamental rights and freedoms.
Join us:
Donald Trump will be in North Carolina on Saturday, a state he narrowly won in 2020 and one President Biden is hoping to turn blue with the help of young voters.
@taureansmall
met up with the new chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party for a look at the campaigning efforts.
I’m damn proud to be a black Appalachian.
I’ve visited the hills and hollers across this majestic region.
What I won’t do, though, is be told that this place I love is “wreckage” by someone trying to score political points.
So let me tell you what I'm doing tomorrow.
I'm heading to Boone, North Carolina, the heart of Southern Appalachia, to help convene a conversation on the wreckage neoliberalism has wrought in rural America.
And how it's left many people feeling alone and angry.
To BRIAN: I am married and have two adopted children. I don’t think our tax dollars should be funneled to private schools under the guise of choice. Seems we disagree.
@ydnc
@CollegeDemsNC
@NCTeenDems
To young democrats in this state: soon you’ll be married. You’ll have children. And you’ll also have educational choice for your children regardless of their zip code assignment.
These brave democrats worked across the aisle to help make that happen.
A blue wave has struck Huntersville. Former State Rep. Christy Clark won Huntersville Mayor. Mecklenburg County Democrats won all 6 At-Large seats. Jennifer Hunt, Nick Walsh, Edwin Quarles, Alisia Bergsman, Amanda Dumas and LaToya Rivers
We know
@markrobinsonNC
lacks both backbone and reason, while I’m not surprised, this is a new low for even him. A man that actively fought for men like Robinson to be the Lt. Gov. of this great state to be degraded by him makes me dumbfounded. He is bad for our state and us.
Friends, I am humbled to report that this last weekend I was unanimously re-elected as the President of
@ydnc
. The last term was wildly successful because of authentic relationships, amazing friends, intentional conversations and a mission to get shit done. The second term will
Young folks realize what’s at stake this election cycle:
Codifying Roe, continuing unprecedented action on the climate crisis, record investment in infrastructure.
That’s why I’m damn proud to support President Biden in 2024.
Let’s Roll.
New voter alert‼️
Harmony and I were excited + proud to be with our amazing daughter today as she cast her very first (Democratic) ballot‼️‼️
Show Grace some love in the comments‼️‼️‼️
(
@harmony_rayel
can’t be tagged in photos)
This is the most public communication your constituents have gotten from you in months and you used it to punch down at young people (16-35) for holding you accountable to those who elected you.
You sound worried for your job—and you should be. We’ll see you at your primary.
There’s a reason people call us The Lockdown Generation. This fear and tragedy is routine to us. It’s a damn shame.
Join me in holding the UNC and Chapel Hill community close tonight. We all deserve so much better than this.
Today UNC students remained sheltered in place for over 3 hours as an active shooter was on our campus. Our 6th day of school was spent under desks and in closets. This is our reality. Demand common sense gun laws now.
#uncchapelhill
#unc
In North Carolina we’re out here ready to break this supermajority, begin saving our courts, engage communities, fight like hell to keep the governors mansion and so much more. Shoutout to Chair
@abreezeclayton
for her vision in making this happen.
Let’s go!
#FlipNC
I’ve waited too long to make this announcement! The
@NCDemParty
is officially expanding our year-round organizing program! We’re hiring 2️⃣ more Regional Organizing Directors (RODs), to take our program from 3 to 5! Check ‘em out! ⬇️🫶🗳️✨✍️🥹
#ncpol
1, thank you madam Chair.
2, I’m working this morning to find a way to INCREASE capacity at the venue.
I’m stoked + humbled + overwhelmed.
Let’s go‼️‼️‼️‼️
🚨 for the first time in YEARS,
@ydnc
convention is SOLD OUT! 🤠 this would NOT have been possible without the hard work of
@doriannpalmer
,
@KatherineJeanes
, & the phenomenal YDNC board! LFG 🫶
*(tickets for convention were free for young dems, so sold out = met capacity!)
Apparently, y’all, I’m a bully for defending my wife + children from being told “the Democratic Party isn’t a daycare, take the kids home” by a member at an event tonight ☺️
I’ll be that.
I've officially been drawn out of my congressional district by a small group of politicians.
It’s blatant corruption, but I’ve got news for them:
I’m running for Attorney General, and I’m going to use that job to fight political corruption.
Join us:
The Young Democrats of North Carolina (
@ydnc
) have a history of getting work done. 2024 is no different.
I’ll never be Jim Hunt, Terry Sanford, Ronnie Thompson, or Conen Morgan— but I’ll fight like hell to make them proud of the organization they love
Let’s get to work, folks.
Solidarity. Forever. ✊🏾
Proud to have stood yesterday with
@UAW
International President
@ShawnFainUAW
in Statesville in support of Daimler workers.
The union makes us strong. ‼️‼️✊🏾
Damn proud of
@NC_Governor
— the People’s Governor. I’m damn proud of the
@ydnc
members showing up, and I’m damn proud of my wife,
@harmony_rayel
— today was tough, whatever happens next, we have chambers to flip, and seats to win next year.
I’m proud to see
@Pierce4NCHouse
as the winner of the Democratic primary for NC House District 27.
While we didn’t win all of our challenges, we made it clear that we can and will hold our elected officials accountable — even those in our own party.…
#ncpol
Michele Morrow would be harmful for the kids in our state.
@MoGreenforNC
should be our next Superintendent of NCDPI because, if for no other reason, he’s not out here siccing a mob on an elementary school for being inclusive.
#ncpol
Spokesperson for
@MicheleMorrowNC
putting a target on the backs of CMS teachers and students.
Our state’s next superintendent should prioritize making our schools safe and welcoming places for all people — not further putting them in harm’s way.
#ncpol
We are grateful for our legislators amplifying our voice.
It’s a collective effort.
We WILL BREAK this supermajority, we WILL FLIP our Council of State, WILL SAVE our courts. Together.
North Carolina is worth fighting for. Join us‼️‼️
.
@YDNC
convention was cool and all (updates to come tomorrow) but you know the best thing of all? Kai asking to cuddle w me because he missed me “so much” this weekend.
I love my babies…. I love being their daddy.
I’m lucky as hell. Goodnight X, formerly known as Twitter
Friends, this is someone who chose to run for public office, as a Democratic Candidate, blocking the President of
@ydnc
— for asking for a conversation— is this really how he wishes to be remembered?
Happy Primary Day, North Carolina ‼️
I’ll be sharing my journey with the my X (formerly Twitter dot com) fam.
First stop, of course, Biscuitville.
Stay tuned!
Today I rise as the 81st President of the
@ydnc
. Four years ago it started with a trip to the Western Regional Conference at Sidetracked Brewery in MY hometown of Morganton. This weekend, I was able to spotlight this town to over 100 people from across This state.
Congratulations to the new YDNC President
@doriannpalmer
and the rest of the new YDNC board! Thank you everyone for a successful convention at Morganton!
#ncpol
#letsroll
Let me be clear:
I am unequivocally supportive of my friends and God’s children in the
#LGBTQ
+ community. If you have to put stipulations on your love of folks you’re gross. 🤢
Your ally.
No freedom ‘til we’re equal ✊🏾
HAPPY PRIDE FOLKS 🏳️🌈
I’m beyond proud of our youth auxiliaries (YDNC, CDNC, & NCTD) for organizing this event, and especially, the President of our Young Democrats of North Carolina —
@doriannpalmer
— for his tremendous heart and effort that pulled this together to give young folks a voice.
#ncpol
Katherine remains instrumental to the success of this organization and making this state we all love more inclusive and welcoming.
Similarly, that’s what the hell we will never stop fighting for.
OUR KIDS DESERVE BETTER. OUR STATE DESERVES BETTER.
Disappointed. Pissed. Ready to fight like hell to take back our judiciary through 2028 and beyond.
#FundLeandro
#ncpol
🚨🚨🚨Based on today's oral arguments in Leandro in the N.C. Supreme Court, it appears evident that the Court (except for J.
@Anita_Earls
& J.
@AllisonJRiggs
) is will overturn Leandro IV. This is devastating for the state’s children and further erodes the court’s integrity. 🧵
I’ll post more in the coming days about the last week and a half in my life, but the most important things I can say right now is that I’m humbled to serve as
@ydnc
President AND that
@RoyCooperNC
is the best governor in the union.
You have lost the plot if you spend your days as a legislator missing crucial votes or voting to siphon public funds away from things the public needs most.
I said what I said.
#ncpol
NEW: The Democrats' Shrinking Tent
Last September, the
@ydnc
& affiliated groups put five House Democrats on alert for voting with Republicans on key bills.
Four incumbent legislators now face primary challenges for their votes & absences.
#ncpol
#ncga
I have no words. This is the second text thread I’ve sent like this in two weeks, because students on campus have been sent a shelter in place alert. My heart is broken for the UNC community.
Howdy friends!
I know the power of social media, so I’m coming to ask for help!
First, context: my position in my full-time employment has been eliminated effective 3/31.
If you know of any NPO Fund development, operations, or community engagement jobs PLEASE LMK.
Love y’all!
President
@JoeBiden
is still in a battle for the soul of this nation.
One bridge at a time in places that have been left behind.
Thank you,
@Blavity
for allowing me to share my why.
#BuildBackBetter
YDNC President
@doriannpalmer
and
@NCTeenDems
President Daniel Patterson spoke with
@Blavity
about Vice President
@KamalaHarris
’ visit to Durham and what the Biden Administration is doing for young people and people of color in NC.
Full article. ⬇️
#ncpol
I’m a proud, Black, rural Democrat. The majority didn’t need these defectors to pass this harmful budget, and still, the choices made by these folks warrant being called out.
If you want us to stay in a super minority, that’s on you. We want legislators who don’t want to be.
@AlexBaltzegar
Oh the privilege to think you even have the audacity to say something like this, some of you “privileged progressives” need to check yourself - honestly.
Hey y’all
It’s a new term and the work still goes.
Help me raise the money to text 200,000 young democrats between now and primary Tuesday.
Pitch in now!
It was incredible seeing everyone from all over who came to join us in Durham for
#YDNC2024
. I am so tired, but so ready to get to work.
Chip in to help us keep it rolling.
- Dorian
On this final, extra day of
#BlackHistoryMonth
I’m recommitting my efforts to make places better, brighter and safer for Black and brown folks… not just for me and us now, but for our babies and their babies after them.
I’m damn proud to be a strong Black man from WNC. ✊🏾
Great to see
@CecilBrockman
out poll greeting this morning. It was nice to see him show up to something.
I’ll have to disagree with his comments to me about me being used by white progressives.
Mine and YDNC’s support of
@AdamsforNC
is about accountability...
YDNC is excited to announce
@abreezeclayton
,
@NCDemParty
Chair and YDNC's former National Committeewoman, as a speaker at
#YDNC2024
.
As the youngest state party chair in the country, Chair Clayton's trailblazing leadership has put NC front and center for 2024.
Deliberately conflating well-earned criticism with racism in a desperate attempt to defend yourself is wrong, especially when you
@CecilBrockman
have failed at representing a majority-minority district.
#ncpol
🚨I’m running to be re-elected as Kentucky Young Dems President🚨
Happy to announce that at our virtual convention on April 13th, I will be seeking the election of my ✨first✨ full-term presidency of KYD! (1)
We’re proud to endorse
@HuntforNC
for Lt. Governor of North Carolina.
@doriannpalmer
: “With abortion rights under assault, it’s critical that we have a woman towards the top of the ticket who has a long record fighting to preserve and defend those basic human rights.”
#ncpol
Any friends in DC/Baltimore go meet w my friend Anderson. The YOUNGEST state party chair in the Union! Maybe
@royermattw
the next President of
@VAYD
will be there too!
Howdy D.C. friends! We’re coming up on March 28th & 29th for a couple fundraisers, and I’d absolutely love to see all my
#campaign
folks there!!! Come out and support the youngest state party chair in the country!!! lol 🤠✨🫶⬇️
As
@AnnaRiosNC
,
@SiaraE7
and I embark on our 4 day
@ydnc
Eastern Regional Tour— I will be threading stops, conversations, and folks! Follow along!
First up; after 4 hours of driving for me, Anna and I stopped in 📍 Wayne County for a pink drink and sustenance!
MISSING: the young republicans chair and Michael Whatley from Gardner Webb University tonight ‼️
I guess the RNC is more important than the good ole folks in Cleveland County 🤭
Huge shoutout to
@appodlachia
for the invitation, thank y’all for allowing me to highlight the great work
@ydnc
is doing.
Humbled by this opportunity is an understatement.
🙏🏾
#NCpol
🚨 TODAY! 🚨 a stacked line-up for the People > Guns Rally on Raleigh. We’re joined by some of our state’s best advocates on why we NEED red flag laws, universal background checks, and pistol permitting laws in North Carolina. Our generation refuses to live in fear any longer. ✊
Started my Saturday by stopping in at the 2nd Congressional District Convention to talk about why voting is so important. If you don’t vote, you’ve given your vote away.
I want to personally congratulate my friend,
@AllisonJRiggs
for her appointment to the high court in this state. She’s a tireless advocate for people, a voice for communities, and a lover of North Carolina! More than that, she’s a proven jurist and takes her responsibility
It’s not just that we think Rep. Brockman and Rep. Wray are reliable votes for Republicans, the Republicans think they are reliable votes.
Vote for
@AdamsforNC
and
@Pierce4NCHouse
.
#ncpol
I’m having serious FOMO about missing county conventions today 😕.
Y’all seem to be having the best time!
🫶🏾🫶🏾 and send love from
@ydnc
in each of the counties!
Murphy bound this morning! I love rural western North Carolina. It’s up to us to truly embrace Murphy to Manteo— that’s how communities are strengthened.
‼️New from
@ydnc
>>>
Congressman
@MaxwellFrostFL
will be appearing at the Young Democrats of North Carolina’s 2024 convention to speak at Resilience Reception.
#ncpol
YDNC is thrilled to announce
@roycoopernc
, Governor of NC and former YDNC Triangle Regional VP, as a speaker at
#YDNC2024
.
Gov. Cooper has been a tireless fighter for public schools, reproductive freedom, and affordable healthcare while defending NC against GOP extremism.
I woke up this morning feeling inspired! Today is my first full day as
@YDNC
’s 81st president — and me and my team are already hard at work.
Chip in here and help us hit the ground running:
#ncpol
”
YDNC is excited to announce
@nidaallam
, Chair of the Durham County Commission, as a speaker at
#YDNC2024
.
As the first Muslim woman elected in NC and former 3rd Vice Chair of
@NCDemParty
, Comm. Allam has fought for a brighter future not just in Durham, but all across NC.
COWARDS:
UNCBOG released at 9:00 PM the night before their meeting that they are REMOVING commitments to Diversity and Inclusion from their policy manual.
TELL THEM NO :
9199624622 president
@northcarolina
.edu
Ran into my friend, Young Dems leader, and all around amazing person, Joey Melone, while I was donating platelets today. What other high schooler donates platelets on his Thanksgiving break? Truly an inspiration.
#thekidsarealright
I personally want to send a huge shoutout to
@PrestonB_NC
for coming out to
#SidewaysBrewing
as a guest bartender this evening with me!
@BBBSWNC
was their nonprofit if the month! Glad to have your leadership in our organization. (SN: name a better duo.. I’ll wait.)
Okay— let me take one second and just shoutout and thank my friend (and now mutual 🤯)
@MaxwellFrostFL
for taking time to come to
@ydnc
convention. We are grateful, sir.
Let’s flip NC Blue. ‼️‼️
I am the biggest fan of
@janekleeb
and
@abreezeclayton
.
YDNC and YD’s at large are stronger because of support from state party leadership.
We have a supermajority to break here in NC, we have a Governor’s Mansion to protect. Help us get there.
YDNC is honored to announce
@electreives
, NC House Minority Leader, as a speaker at
#YDNC2024
.
As leader of the
@nchousedems
, Leader Reives brought young people to the table, worked with YDNC to charter chapters, and served as a true ally for YDs working for a better tomorrow.
Solidarity forever. ✊🏾
Thank you,
@SEANC
,
@ncae
,
@NCStateAFLCIO
,
@nasw
,
@SEIU
for your work across the state to make North Carolina a better and brighter place. Proud to join
@YDNCLabor
today in Canton at the oldest Labor Day parade in the south!
One thing I don’t take kindly to: someone running for office in a district they’d only live in, being validly called out for things or questioned for choices they made, not liking that, then blocking young democrats—
@KP4NC
— let’s chat.
Enough is enough! Standing in solidarity with
#UNC
, students and young people that are sick and tired of being a part of the
#lockdowngeneration
.
The People > Guns Rally will be on Sunday from 2p to 4:30p at Halifax Mall in downtown
#Raleigh
& will feature
@brotherjones_
of the…
YDNC is thrilled to announce
@JoshStein_
, NC Attorney General, as a speaker at
#YDNC2024
.
AG Stein has dedicated his career to fighting for North Carolina—from our legislature to our courts. We're excited to have him at convention!
You are loved. You are valid. You are valued.
It’s just hard sometimes. Your voice, your advocacy can and will change the future. The future depends on us holding the line.
Today, everyday, let us continue to strive to be a nation that’s filled with love, compassion, and hope.
Let’s also, though, be one focused of racial equity, human rights, and treating people with dignity—Regardless.
On this
#MLKDay2024
let’s not just talk. Let’s do.
Anderson is our Chair because of her intention and tenacity.
She has recognized there’s work to do. We have to get young folks, black folks, and marginalized folks out in 2024.
It’s high time we take back our state.
#LFG
one year ago today we launched a campaign for Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party! 🤠🫶
just a bunch of “kids” with computers, spreadsheets and a campaign manager (
@GraysonForNC
) / call time manager (
@ColtonBrowder
) duo who both drilled into me that we could do it. 🧵