Jim Neal in Asheboro

It was a little more formal than the Kay Hagan meet-up a couple of weeks ago (driving rain getting everyone soaking wet is a great leveler), but Jim's message was good solid progressive meat and potatoes, and was well received.

(Check out Sam lurking in the background)

A random Republican passing through even signed up to change his registration during the event! I'm not sure how many signed offers of support Sam went away with, since our few party faithful have been hit harder than ever by candidates in need of warm bodies. Not just US Senate or Governor, but Congress, Lt. Gov, Insurance Commissioner, Judges- everyone legitimately needs the help.

This year, for the first time I can remember, we have presidential candidates trolling for poll workers. Randolph County- RANDOLPH County, traditional home of the most hide-bound, bitter, gun-toting, Bible-thumping Republican voters in North Carolina- has even been awarded its own offical Obama organizer! This nice young lady was in attendance at the Neal meet-up, and will be hosting her own inaugural Randolph County Obama meeting at the local bowling alley tonight.

I tell ya, it's hard to be a party chair this year and stay neutral through the primary.