Sign in

eddiesheehy.bsky.social

@eddiesheehy.bsky.social
73 followers 81 following 182 posts

Political communications director in Raleigh, North Carolina #ncpol President of The WakeDemForum.org Big fan of deep history, quality systems, and powerful stories.

PostsRepliesMedia
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I actually took a full hour and read this entire thing. The President is DEEPLY unwell, and much, much sicker than anyone realizes. This is not a man who can manage a single coherent thought, and I know that's not breaking news -- but this was a truly horrifying read. time.com/article/2026...
time.com
Read TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview Transcript
The U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections.
011
Reposted by eddiesheehy.bsky.social
Cardinal Scribe @cs-ws.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is not the person I want on the NC Supreme Court representing women. #NCpol
cardinalpine.com
Audio: GOP Supreme Court nominee Sarah Stevens suggested victims of sexual abuse were looking for 'deep pockets' - Cardinal & Pine
In July 2019, NC Supreme Court candidate Sarah Stevens raised concerns about how long the statute of limitations should be extended for victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their accusers.
031
Reposted by eddiesheehy.bsky.social
Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NYT has now independently corroborated all the major allegations against Susan Collins in the ProPublica report, including that investigators were prepared to move against her and then Trump intervened to shut it down. This put Trump in a position of exceptional and extortionate leverage over her.
nytimes.com
F.B.I. Shut Down Inquiry Into Top Ally of Senator Susan Collins
The inquiry was closed last year because senior bureau officials questioned the veracity of a campaign donor’s account, according to current and former officials.
24982263351
Reposted by eddiesheehy.bsky.social
Christen Rexing, PhD, MPH @christenrexing.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy Wednesday!
241794281
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What a read! It's not strictly #ncpol but hey, take a break from politics and read something nice about our state.
020
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Somehow, Michael Whatley doesn’t know what day it is. Then again, he is a Republican, so attention to detail is certainly not his strong suit. #ncpol
001
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I simply cannot wait for Godzilla Minus One to hit theaters. This will be my post-election reward!
youtube.com
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO | Official 1.43:1 Trailer | Filmed For IMAX
YouTube video by GODZILLA OFFICIAL by TOHO
000
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In case anyone needs a refresher on Jerry Tillett, the man replacing Bobby Hanig in the NC Senate, this is all you need to know about him and the Republican Party he serves. #ncpol
dailyadvance.com
NC Senate candidate accused of using racial slur in recorded conversation
Editor’s note: This article is being published with permission from The Assembly.
000
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
NC: The worst state for workers. Happy Labor Day! No where is a labor revolution needed more than here. #ncpol
ncnewsline.com
Labor Day 2026: North Carolina ranks best for business economy, dead last for workers • NC Newsline
North Carolina is ranked  among "America’s Top States for Business.” But a new ranking by Oxfam lists the state dead last in this year's 2026 Best States to Work Index.
043
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
“The commercial looks as if I’m trying to sway North Carolinians from voting the way that they want to vote, and that wasn’t my agenda,” Hayes said. “I wanted to let the community know about gun violence and about my son being murdered.” #ncpol
ncnewsline.com
NC father at center of US Senate ad says he was ‘swindled’ by GOP political operatives • NC Newsline
Ronald Hayes was cautious when he talked to a reporter this week about the political TV advertisement he appears in, talking about the death of his son Shemar, a college football player who was murder...
000
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A Republican trying to use their public position to cash in while you can’t even afford gas and groceries? In North Carolina?? Say it ain’t so. 🙄 www.wral.com/news/nccapit...
wral.com
US House candidate banned from prediction market for insider bets
Kalshi announced the disciplinary action Monday against Republican Laurie Buckhout, part of a national investigation that found multiple politicians were betting on races they were involved in, includ...
010
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Losing Tim Curry today, and Dolly Parton yesterday... It's been a devastating 24 hours for those of us in the queer community.
static.klipy.com
Tim Curry in Rocky Horror: Not Easy
ALT: Tim Curry in Rocky Horror: Not Easy
010
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
While North Carolinians struggle to afford gas and groceries, elected Republican were living it up with bourbon tours, luxury resorts, Armani shopping sprees, Panthers games, and strip clubs. Every day brings another reminder of the corruption festering inside today’s NC Republican Party. #ncpol
newsobserver.com
Wake DA: Greater Carolina probe expanding to include a look at Florida developer
M Group CEO says “absolutely no affiliation or correlation” with Mooresville nonprofit under investigation.
011
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
On Tuesday, NC Senate Republicans also gave Boliek NEW powers to "audit" future elections and the county boards HE is in charge of staffing. How do ya think auditing himself will go? Republicans like Boliek looove transparency... unless they're the one's who have to be transparent. #ncpol
262
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
It's so fun to read that one of the richest elected officials in NC, a republican living in a $2.7 million home who spent 250k on a dinner with Bill Belichick, is the guy jacking up my health insurance premiums every single year since he was elected. #ncpol www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
theassemblync.com
The Big Brain on Brad
Young Brad Briner was motivated to understand money when his father was out of work. He has made some unexpected moves as state treasurer.
042
Reposted by eddiesheehy.bsky.social
Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Yikes! Here's a gift link: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
newsobserver.com
NC officials investigating Anson County election concerns after 2nd director leaves
Neva Helms told The Charlotte Observer she called the sheriff’s office during a heated encounter with a county commissioner candidate because she was alone and growing nervous.
021
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
A reminder that the Republican controlled NC General Assembly gave the newly elected republican auditor Dave Boliek the power to name county election directors in a hurricane Helene relief bill, weeks after the election. Give power in a corrupt way, get corrupt results. #ncpol
newsobserver.com
NC officials investigating Anson County election concerns after 2nd director leaves
Neva Helms told The Charlotte Observer she called the sheriff’s office during a heated encounter with a county commissioner candidate because she was alone and growing nervous.
010
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Dave Boliek’s *stellar* record of picking Republican hacks to run our county elections continues. How much more corruption and how many more resignations will we see before enough is enough? #ncpol
newsobserver.com
NC officials investigating Anson County election concerns after 2nd director leaves
Neva Helms told The Charlotte Observer she called the sheriff’s office during a heated encounter with a county commissioner candidate because she was alone and growing nervous.
141
Reposted by eddiesheehy.bsky.social
Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
NC Auditor Dave Boliek was elected to protect taxpayer dollars. Instead he’s attacking our voting rights. Shifting voting sites, shortening voting hours, eliminating early voting days– Boliek needs to stop blocking the ballot box & start doing the job he was elected to do. #ncpol
042
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
My student loan payment was $92 a month under Biden’s SAVE plan. In August, it will go up to $283 a month under the republicans new plan. Thanks, Donald Trump. I’m truly so fucking sick of winning.
010
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Republicans say government should run like a business. What business makes its employees wait 14 months because management couldn’t pass a budget? State employees kept showing up despite permanently losing a year of higher retirement earnings. Their reward? Bonuses delayed until September. #ncpol
wunc.org
State employees will wait another month for raises — and longer for bonuses
The newly enacted state budget includes bonuses for state employees, but the money won't appear in paychecks until late September.
000
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The North Carolina Republican Party is a cesspool of corruption. They’re elected to serve us. Instead, their political machine is burning dark-money cash on strip clubs, golf trips, luxury rentals, and buying influence. Every NC voter should be furious. You struggle, they vacation. #ncpol
wral.com
NC political corruption probe: Warrant says group spent big on strip clubs, golf
The new warrant highlights nearly $80,000 in spending from 2022 to 2024 on strip clubs, sports and a beach rental.
143
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Dallas Woodhouse is a corrupt little coward. If his “work” meddling in our elections was all appropriate and nonpartisan, then why is he so afraid to answer questions about what he has done? North Carolina DESERVES answers. #ncpol
ncnewsline.com
Democrats’ request to question Woodhouse at the NC elections board is rejected. • NC Newsline
GOP members on the NC Board of Elections rejected Democrats' request to question Auditor Dave Boliek's former elections liaison Dallas Woodhouse.
132
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Jeff Jackson actually stood up for the people of N.C. and you see what happens? Duke magically found the will to drop their rate increase all the way from 18% down to 3.7%. The AG is becoming a folk hero in my eyes #ncpol www.cbs17.com/news/north-c...
cbs17.com
Duke Energy reduces proposed rate increase by more than half
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Duke Energy, the utility provider for much of North Carolina, including the state’s largest cities, has reduced its proposed rate increase for the second time in less t…
031
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Absolutely scandalous. While you and your family struggle every day just to get by, Phil Berger uses his political machine to rewrite OUR state laws so unlimited corporate money can help pay his legal bills AFTER he lost an election. Different rules for them. Different rules for you. #ncpol
newsobserver.com
After Berger's loss, GOP group funded by NC business leaders helped pay legal fees
Previously, funds in this obscure type of political fund were limited. But in 2024, Republican lawmakers changed the law to allow them to be spent on legal expenses.
010
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Another day, another news story about NC elections being fucked with, and polling sites closed by the Republican cronies Auditor Dave Boliek put in charge of election boards. Republicans can’t run & win on their unpopular polices or garbage leadership so as usual, all they can do is cheat. #ncpol
ncnewsline.com
Granville County elections board fails to adopt unanimous early voting plan after heated meeting • NC Newsline
Elections officials for Granville County failed again Wednesday to produce a unanimous early voting plan. Despite pushback from county residents, GOP members voted to close or move two heavily-used si...
011
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Jeff Jackson, out here actually putting his money where his mouth is and fighting for the PEOPLE of NC. A statewide elected official being brave enough to go after Duke, to defend us, that’s a big deal. #ncpol www.wral.com/news/state/n...
wral.com
NC attorney general challenges Duke Energy Progress rate hike
Jackson's office estimates its recommendations would save customers $960 million over two years while allowing Duke Energy Progress to make needed grid investments.
030
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The Dept. of War and Pete Hegseth just announced gender affirming care will be mandatory for US troops. thehill.com/policy/defen...
thehill.com
Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a new effort to annually screen service members’ testosterone levels and offer testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), framing it as a way to k…
000
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🧵 North Carolina’s Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek has been in charge of our elections for a little over a year. He’s the ONLY state auditor in America with that power. And in just over a year, Dave Boliek has turned our election system into a partisan sewer. Let’s review. #ncpol
122
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
You mean… the corrupt Republican auditor, the only one in the country responsible for elections, who was given that power by a corrupt Republican legislative supermajority, wants to manipulate election polling places to favor republicans? I’m shocked. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2026/07/14/n...
ncnewsline.com
NC Auditor Boliek expressed polling site preferences and looked to boost GOP turnout, messages show. • NC Newsline
NC Auditor Dave Boliek told county elections chairs his preferences for early voting sites and emphasized turnout in GOP counties.
0105
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Watch out, North Carolina: Elon Musk-linked groups may be doing one of two things— EITHER they're sending voters flat-out disinformation, OR something even worse: voter caging, using returned mail to challenge people’s registrations and purge them from the rolls. #ncpol
lavocedinewyork.com
Musk-Linked Voter Mailers Spark Caging Concerns in NC, Georgia
Election officials in North Carolina and Georgia are warning residents about suspicious voter-registration mailers from an organization called Ready to
036
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Here’s your yearly reminder that North Carolina is the WORST state in the nation for workers. We rank dead last, 50/50 for workers. Being “good for business” comes at the expense of your paycheck, your job stability, your unemployment insurance, etc. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2026/07/10/o...
ncnewsline.com
Ohio takes best spot for business as North Carolina slips from No. 1 ranking • NC Newsline
After enjoying the coveted title of "Top State for Business" in 2025, North Carolina slipped to the No. 2 position in CNBC's 2026 "America's Top States for Business" ranking.
054
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Cool cool. So that disgraceful 3% raise for state employees that republicans put in the state budget won’t keep up with last year‘s premium hike, or inflation, or this year‘s premium hike. The Republican agenda is to make us as poor as possible. #ncpol
121
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Thomas Mills nails it. Brenden Jones is a caricature. A callous, unserious con-man from days past. NC is better than him, and we all deserve better than his embarrassing "made-for-TV" antics. #ncpol www.politicsnc.com/p/boss-hoggs...
politicsnc.com
Boss Hoggs
While Boss Hogg chased bootleggers, Brenden Jones is chasing the ABC commission.
012
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Dave Boliek has no business running elections. He had no business putting a partisan hack in charge of early voting. And Dallas Woodhouse has no business anywhere near how you vote, unless the plan is to make sure you don't. #ncpol www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
nbcnews.com
North Carolina Republican operative shaping the state’s early voting plans is reassigned
The staffing change in the state auditor’s office comes after reporting revealed the operative, Dallas Woodhouse, was asking county officials to change their early voting plans.
041
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We wondered if we would reach this day. And here it is. Republicans are officially a full year late on passing a state budget. #ncpol
000
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
“A choreographed vanishing act” is such an elegant way to describe such slimy behavior. Bravo. That’s exactly what it was. It’s not hard to see why their constituents rejected them, and their consistently abhorrent behavior, so handily in the primary. #ncpol
010
Reposted by eddiesheehy.bsky.social
There’s no business like Mr. Business @mrbusinessthecat.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The GOP lacked the supermajority for these veto overrides, but a couple of absent lawmakers, Willingham and Cunningham, magically handed them the win. A choreographed vanishing act by politicians who lost their primaries and decided to sell out their constituents on the way out the door. #NCPol
011
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Today is day 359 of the Republican's ongoing failure to pass a state budget. We are within a week of a full year of failure. And I'm sorry to say, it could be weeks/months/another year before Republicans finally unveil *something.* #ncpol
newbranchhead.substack.com
With no budget, NCGOP is showing kingly entitlement
They believe they own the legislature
000
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The Stanley Cup has entered the Senate chamber #ncpol
000
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
NC Republican Senator Lisa Barnes has embraced an incredibly racist and offensive AI generated video that shows her walking hand and hand with Jesus to “defeat” her opponent, a black pastor, who is shown walking hand and hand with Satan. #ncpol businessnc.com/n-c-state-se...
122
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Dave Boleik doesn’t seem to understand why the people of North Carolina would be so concerned about him running our elections. Maybe because he’s a political hack who does things like show up to support Phil Berger during his primary, while running elections? #ncpol www.cbs17.com/news/capitol...
110
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Remember those "pallets of cash Obama sent to Iran" that Trump is always bitching about? Those "pallets" included $1.7 billion. Trump's surrender deal opens the door to $300 billion for Iran. Which is roughly 176 times as much. Trump is giving Iran 17,547% more tax $$$ to end the war he started.
000
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This is exactly what republicans have been saying for a year. It's been 1,000 days since the last time they passed a budget. It's very convenient that "next week" is always a week away. #ncpol
010
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
You might remember Larry Pittman from his days in the NC Legislature. He is, and always has been, a racist old crackpot. This is the exact same man who filed bills to make gay marriage illegal in 2017, and to classify abortion as first-degree murder punishable by the death penalty in 2021. #ncpol
newsobserver.com
Cabarrus commissioner says Juneteenth is ‘based on a lie,’ drawing backlash
The comments came after Commissioner Larry Pittman was the lone vote against a ceremonial proclamation recognizing the Juneteenth holiday on Friday.
021
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We've passed a terrible milestone in the NCGA today. It has officially been 1,000 days since the last time Republican's passed a state budget. More here #ncpol ----> batchbrief.substack.com/p/1000-days-...
batchbrief.substack.com
1,000 Days Since Republicans Did Their Most Basic Job
The Batch Brief | June 18, 2026
031
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Not only did he fail to drain the swamp, our incompetent president created an entirely new one.
044
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🧵 Today, NC Senate Democrats tried to force a vote on one of the most popular ideas in North Carolina politics: independent redistricting. Republican leadership’s response? They shut the debate down. #ncpol
100
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
NOT BREAKING NEWS: 80-year-old President Continues to Lose War that is Definitely Not Over abc7.com/post/iran-sa...
abc7.com
Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
Iran's top diplomat said Tuesday that the deal ending the war with the United States would also require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, but the US has not said whether Lebanon was part of the final a...
000
eddiesheehy.bsky.social @eddiesheehy.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Today officially marked 350 days Republicans are late on their constitutional duty to pass the state budget. That is 350 days of failure. Will we make it to 365? #ncpol
A click reads 350 days 14 hours 44 minutes and nine seconds, with a sign above it that says “Republicans have failed to pass a state budget for…”
020