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I’m going to say this plainly because it needs to be said.
Over a year ago, during our local convention here in Alamance County, I laid out a full plan. Not theory, not talk, but a real plan of action. Community engagement, social media growth, showing up to events, building visibility, expanding beyond the same small circles. I ran for chairman on that vision.
This is not a knock on our current chairman. He’s a good man and doing what he can. But good intentions are not enough when reality is staring us in the face.
The Alamance County Democrats are showing up. They’re visible. They’re present. They’re engaging with the community at events like the Dogwood Festival. Meanwhile, we’re asking, “Where were we?”
That question shouldn’t even need to be asked.
Local politics is not won in meetings, emails, or internal conversations. It’s won out in the community. It’s won at festivals, parades, local gatherings, and yes, even places that may not be traditionally comfortable for Republicans. If voters are there, we should be there. Period.
We cannot afford to pick and choose where we show up. We need to be everywhere. More importantly, we need to be there consistently.
I said it back then and I’ll say it again now: we need canopies at major events, volunteers rotating in shifts, candidates shaking hands, and a visible, welcoming presence. Not once in a while. Every time.
Now let me be clear about something else. I’m not speaking from the sidelines as someone with unlimited time or resources. I live like most people in Alamance County. I work. I take care of my family. I juggle responsibilities like everyone else. I cannot do this alone, and no one person can.
That’s the point.
We need a team. We need organization. We need to break out of the same small group mentality and start building something bigger. That means bringing in new volunteers, empowering people who want to help, and actually using the energy that exists instead of letting it sit idle.
Because here’s the reality: 2026 is not some throwaway election. It’s a Senate race. A tight one. And we are in a battleground state. Unaffiliated voters are growing fast, and they are not loyal to either party. They’re watching. They’re deciding based on who shows up and who connects.
Alamance County is not just a “bedroom community.” It’s a strategic center in North Carolina. And right now, we are not acting like it.
While we debate internally and focus on the wrong priorities, the other side is building relationships, earning trust, and gaining ground. That should concern every Republican who cares about winning, not just talking about winning.
I’ve offered before to help organize, to set up booths, to be part of the solution. That offer still stands. But this cannot depend on one person or a handful of people. This has to be a coordinated effort.
We need to get serious about grassroots again.
Show up. Engage. Grow.
Because if we don’t, we’re not just falling behind, we’re giving away opportunities we may not get back.
#ncgop #alamancegop #alamance #ncpol
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Over a year ago, during our local convention here in Alamance County, I laid out a full plan. Not theory, not talk, but a real plan of action. Community engagement, social media growth, showing up to events, building visibility, expanding beyond the same small circles. I ran for chairman on that vision.
This is not a knock on our current chairman. He’s a good man and doing what he can. But good intentions are not enough when reality is staring us in the face.
The Alamance County Democrats are showing up. They’re visible. They’re present. They’re engaging with the community at events like the Dogwood Festival. Meanwhile, we’re asking, “Where were we?”
That question shouldn’t even need to be asked.
Local politics is not won in meetings, emails, or internal conversations. It’s won out in the community. It’s won at festivals, parades, local gatherings, and yes, even places that may not be traditionally comfortable for Republicans. If voters are there, we should be there. Period.
We cannot afford to pick and choose where we show up. We need to be everywhere. More importantly, we need to be there consistently.
I said it back then and I’ll say it again now: we need canopies at major events, volunteers rotating in shifts, candidates shaking hands, and a visible, welcoming presence. Not once in a while. Every time.
Now let me be clear about something else. I’m not speaking from the sidelines as someone with unlimited time or resources. I live like most people in Alamance County. I work. I take care of my family. I juggle responsibilities like everyone else. I cannot do this alone, and no one person can.
That’s the point.
We need a team. We need organization. We need to break out of the same small group mentality and start building something bigger. That means bringing in new volunteers, empowering people who want to help, and actually using the energy that exists instead of letting it sit idle.
Because here’s the reality: 2026 is not some throwaway election. It’s a Senate race. A tight one. And we are in a battleground state. Unaffiliated voters are growing fast, and they are not loyal to either party. They’re watching. They’re deciding based on who shows up and who connects.
Alamance County is not just a “bedroom community.” It’s a strategic center in North Carolina. And right now, we are not acting like it.
While we debate internally and focus on the wrong priorities, the other side is building relationships, earning trust, and gaining ground. That should concern every Republican who cares about winning, not just talking about winning.
I’ve offered before to help organize, to set up booths, to be part of the solution. That offer still stands. But this cannot depend on one person or a handful of people. This has to be a coordinated effort.
We need to get serious about grassroots again.
Show up. Engage. Grow.
Because if we don’t, we’re not just falling behind, we’re giving away opportunities we may not get back.
#ncgop #alamancegop #alamance #ncpol
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/go-right-with-peter-boykin-the-constitutionalist-for-liberty--3096608/support.
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