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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 7h

Nearly 900,000 North Carolinians will see their health care premiums spike by double or more on average starting in January because DC Republicans would rather shut down the government than fix the health care crisis they've created.
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Nearly 1 million in NC rely on ‘Obamacare’ plans tied to shutdown. What to know

What’s behind the dispute — and how the marketplace works.

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 11h

THE PEOPLE WILL BE HEARD.

NC's top Republicans are carving up our congressional districts AGAIN to appease their power-hungry president.

Help us get as many North Carolinians as possible to the NCGA next week. Chip in now » ncdp.org/fund

BREAKING NEWS: The redistricting battle has come to North Carolina.

Can you help us fund getting folks to the General Assembly?

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

If you needed confirmation that the NCGOP will do anything for Trump’s approval, here it is. They just agreed to gerrymander our maps.

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 21 to send them a clear message: we're watching and we’re not backing down.
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...

REDISTRICTING WATCH · North Carolina Democrats

Republicans are scared of losing, so they're cheating. We've seen redistricting battles play out across the country – and now the fight is coming to North Carolina. **We need to be outside the gener...

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Raleigh 📣 Join @wakedems.bsky.social on Thursday to demand lawmakers fund health care, pay workers, and end the Republican shutdown that’s putting patients and families at risk.
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STAND WITH US: Raleigh Press Conference · North Carolina Democrats

The government is closed because Republicans in Washington would rather shut down the government than fix the health care crisis that they created. Essential services are stalled, paychecks are frozen...

www.mobilize.us

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Charlotte 📣 Join @meckdems.bsky.social on Wednesday to stand with federal workers hurt by the Republican shutdown. Families across NC are missing paychecks while lawmakers play politics.
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...

STAND WITH US: Charlotte Press Conference · North Carolina Democrats

The government is closed because Republicans in Washington would rather shut down the government than fix the health care crisis that they created. Essential services are stalled, paychecks are frozen...

www.mobilize.us

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Asheville 📣 we’re gathering Tuesday with
@abreezeclayton.bsky.social and @buncombedems.bsky.social to demand lawmakers fund healthcare, pay workers, restore jobs, and end the shutdown. www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...

STAND WITH US: Asheville Press Conference · North Carolina Democrats

The government is closed because Republicans in Washington would rather shut down the government than fix the health care crisis that they created. Essential services are stalled, paychecks are frozen...

www.mobilize.us

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

NC Democrats are holding press conferences in Asheville, Charlotte, and Raleigh this week to demand funding for health care, jobs, and workers.

Join us! ⬇️

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor our country's first people and celebrate their culture, traditions, and contributions.

We remain committed to honoring Tribal sovereignty and working in true partnership to strengthen Native communities every day.

Graphic that reads. 'Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day.'

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 2d

This might be the most honest thing he’s said.

We took the freedom of speech away - Donald trump

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 6d

NC Republicans hand out tax breaks to the wealthy while leaving our teachers with scraps.

Before they took control, NC ranked 25th in teacher pay. Now we’re 46th. It’s time they fully fund our public schools and pay teachers what they deserve.

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 8d

The federal government is shut down, but it didn’t have to be this way. From Raleigh to DC, Republicans have us in a perpetual budget crisis of their own design.

Learn more about how the NCGOP playbook fits right into the Republican shutdown:

youtu.be/hoI-kDyZc1o

The Government Shutdown | This Week w/ Anderson Clayton

YouTube video by North Carolina Democratic Party

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 8d

Tax breaks for billionaires or a fair shot for working families? Democrats put people first.

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 11d

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 12d

While Republicans fail at every level of government, we’re standing tall in our fight for a New South.

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Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost @frost.house.gov · 13d

Republicans have officially shut down the government.

Democrats are here to fight for a deal that reopens the government and lowers the cost of health care for working families across the country.

For info on how you may be impacted, visit RepFrost.us/shutdown

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 14d

Medicaid cuts take effect TOMORROW. Instead of stopping them, Republicans packed up and left. Imagine clocking out while people’s health care is on the line.

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 15d

North Carolina students have waited 31 YEARS for the education our Constitution guarantees.

Republicans have the money. They just refuse to fund schools.

✍️ Sign the petition to fully fund NC schools: ncdp.org/petition

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 18d

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Every purchase helps put more Democrats on ballots to fight for strong schools, good jobs, and a brighter future for all.

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 18d

Wins are built in the “off” months: recruiting candidates, training volunteers, and running our Voter Assistance Hotline.

We’re pushing to hit our end-of-quarter goal so we can scale that work in every county.

Chip in to help us meet our goal! 👇
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Help us build a blue NC!

Chip in to power year-round organizing

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 19d

Phil Berger is so desperate for Trump's approval he's willing to give up fair elections.

When a politician has to redraw maps to keep power, it means voters have already rejected them.
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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 20d

Scrolling won’t change the world, but registering to vote just might. 🗳 iwillvote.com

If you're already registered, share this to multiply your impact.

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 21d

Republicans have shortchanged Medicaid by $319 million dollars.

Here’s the latest from This Week w/ @abreezeclayton.bsky.social.

youtu.be/2KKSYBV8Syw

The Medicaid Rebase | This Week w/ Anderson Clayton

YouTube video by North Carolina Democratic Party

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 22d

Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley sold out North Carolina with one phone call.

Now 600k+ people risk losing health care and rural hospitals face closure. NC deserves leaders who put people before politics.

www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

How NC’s Berger broke from Tillis on Medicaid after a call from a Trump ally

Sen. Thom Tillis and state Senate leader Phil Berger discussed how to protect North Carolinians from cuts to Medicaid, but diverged after a phone call from a Trump loyalist to Berger.

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NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 22d

As the NCGA returns to Raleigh, it’s time to put people first.

Lawmakers must pass a real budget that:
✅ Raises teacher & state employee pay
✅ Fully funds Medicaid so folks get the care they need

North Carolinians deserve a legislature that delivers for them.

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