Hamilton County Democratic Party, Tennessee

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Chairman's Corner, by John Bailes (Party Chairman)

I believe that our party offers the best answers to real problems in Hamilton County. Or we will work with others who want to solve real problems. As a party, we are committed to getting smart and hard-working people elected who will listen to the voters and actually deal with the challenges of the 21st century. We are the party for today while looking to the future. — John Bailes, Party Chairman

Cast Your Vote and Make Your Opinion Count

Question:

Why is Republican sheriff candidate Jim Hammond's "mugwumpin'" so bad for Hamilton County? (That is, why is it so wrong for him to have run for sheriff as a Democrat twice and lost, but say he was really all along a Republican?)

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May 7, 2008

FIRST MARILYN LLOYD DINNER ON JUNE 16TH
You Are Invited to Our FIRST MARILYN LLOYD DINNER Hosted by the Hamilton County Democratic Party On June 16th, 2008 at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo Join us in celebrating the Honorable Marilyn Lloyd for her public service to Hamilton County as the FIRST female Congressional Member from Tennessee (serving from 1975 to 1995) and her community leadership as a woman. Keynote Speaker: Congressman Bart Gordon Special Guest: Congressman Heath Schuler Tickets may be purchased now from the party (call 266-4125 or email us at hcdp@comcast.net): Table Sponsor (seats 8) = $1500 Reserved Seat Sponsor = $150 General Ticket = $60 Emeritus or Youth Ticket = $30 Deadline for Reservations is Monday, June 9th, 2008. [More]

May 7, 2008

JIM HAMMOND IS A "MUGWUMP" BY HIS OWN DEFINITION
In 1994 and 1998, Jim Hammond ran for sheriff as a Democrat. According to The Chattanooga Times during his 1994 run for sheriff, Mr. Hammond discredited a fellow Democrat for supporting Republican sheriff candidate John Cupp, calling this fellow Democrat a "mugwump" for "flipping back and forth between [political] parties." [More]

May 3, 2008

YOU ARE INVITED TO RECEPTION FOR "BECK FOR SHERIFF" ON MAY 8
You are invited to a reception for the Democratic Party's nominee for Hamilton County sheriff Greg Beck. See details below: DATE: Thursday, May 8, 2008 TIME: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. [More]

May 1, 2008

COMMISSIONER GREG BECK PROPOSES FIVE-POINT STRATEGIC PLAN FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Today, Democratic nominee for sheriff Greg Beck is proposing a "Five-Point Strategic Plan" for the sheriff's department. Mr. Beck, also a County Commissioner, believes the sheriff's department needs a strategy that is cost-effective and progressive in resolving concerns of public trust. [More]

April 29, 2008

COMMUNITY VIGIL TONIGHT AT CHATTANOOGA CITY HALL
If you believe all people deserve to be treated with dignity, you are invited to join Rev. Michael L. Feely for a vigil that will span the state, from Chattanooga to Nashville to Memphis. [More]

April 25, 2008

REP. JOANNE FAVORS HONORS IMPRESSIONS STARS SAM GOODEN & FRED CASH
Yesterday in the Tennessee House of Representatives in Nashville, Representative JoAnne Favors proudly honored Sam Gooden and Fred Cash for their work with the legendary musical group called The Impressions. As Andy Sher of the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports, "[S]uccess began in 1958 with the hit 'For Your Precious Love.' The group, a merger of the Chattanooga-based Roosters and Chicago's Northern Jubilee Gospel Singers, has a long list of musical achievements including 1960s hits such as 'People Get Ready' and 'Keep on Pushing,' which became anthems of the civil rights era. [More]

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