Hopefully some energetic and savvy folks will step up:

North Carolina Democrats were optimistic about their chances in the midterm elections. But following disappointing results, party insiders are dwelling on missed opportunities, and a party shake-up is underway. Meredith Cuomo, who had served as the North Carolina Democratic Party’s executive director since 2019, said Saturday in an email to party officials that she had stepped down from the state party’s top staff position. She moved into an advisory role on Dec. 1.

Digital Director Lillian Taylor is serving as state party’s interim executive director while the party searches for a permanent director. The party also announced that it was laying off nine staff members due to financial constraints, a move that’s not uncommon in the wake of elections.

Does this mean the incessant fundraising e-mails might be approaching abatement? Just kidding. But seriously. As far as recruiting new candidates (if you have trouble taking a hint, that was me emphasizing what I view as the most critical reform we need), some good ideas are percolating:

If a NC voter missed last Friday's deadline for registering to vote, have no fear:

You can "Same Day Register" during in-person early voting (Thursday, Oct. 20 thru Sat, Nov. 5) *and* cast your absentee onestop (in-person) ballot at the same time: https://t.co/acpTGneEzO #ncpol https://t.co/N9k6ffPAaU

— Dr. Michael Bitzer (@BowTiePolitics) October 17, 2022

And there are considerably more early voting sites this year than the last mid-term election. But you should go early (early), because there will likely be long lines. Gerry has a link to all the locations right here:

They will not stop trying to disenfranchise voters in NC. We can be better than this. Check on your friends and neighbors…make sure they are registered and encourage every one of them to vote. #TurnNCBlue for a brighter future. #ncpol https://t.co/XmSuGmkBIi

— Christina Roevember Ward (@copperlight) October 3, 2022

I know we say it every couple years, but this could be the most important election of our lifetimes.

Not only does @TedBuddNC still question the 2020 election, but he won't commit to accepting the results of this year's election. Like Trump, it'll only be legit if he wins. That's becoming a bigger and bigger "if." #ncpol #ncsen https://t.co/IKEa2AmbgL

— Dustin Ingalls (@punstiningalls) September 19, 2022

This needs to be a question asked during their (probably only) debate. And he also needs to be asked why he voted to overturn the will of the people, after a mob of traitors invaded the Capitol Building.