10/19/2026
🎉 **AN AMAZING SECOND “PULL UP & POLITIC” AT BAR NOLA!**
What an interesting evening of politics, honest conversation, and community engagement in Winston-Salem!
Our second **Pull Up & Politic**, held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Bar NOLA, brought together **four Republicans and one Democrat**, creating an opportunity for meaningful dialogue across party lines.
One of the most interesting conversations centered on **North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program**.
What stood out was that **Democrats and Republicans in the room agreed** that the program was disproportionately benefiting wealthier families rather than the families it was originally designed to help. There was agreement that the program needs reform to better serve those who need educational opportunities the most.
Another interesting moment came from **Ernie Leyba, Republican candidate for Forsyth County Sheriff**, who indicated that he could work with **Amara Hunter**, the Democratic candidate for district attorney, if she is elected.
He also expressed no strong objection to the current district attorney, Jim O'Neill, supporting a Democratic candidate.
**That's what made this evening so interesting!**
We had different political parties, different perspectives, and some unexpected areas of agreement.
**We don't have to agree on everything to find common ground.**
Pull Up & Politic is about creating spaces where candidates, community leaders, and everyday citizens can sit together, ask questions, listen, and have meaningful conversations about the issues affecting our community.
👏 Thank you to everyone who participated and to **Bar NOLA** for hosting!
**Democracy isn't just about Election Day. It's about the conversations, relationships, and understanding we build along the way.**