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Our Party BlogHave your say about all things democraticOctober 21, 2008MORE THAN 350 ATTEND ESTES KEFAUVER DINNER
More than 350 people attended the 2008 Estes Kefauver Dinner last night which was capped off with the celebratory and Motown tunes of Chattanooga band Love, Peace, and Happiness.During the dinner, U.S. Congressman Jim Cooper called Barack Obama one of the most brilliant presidential candidates we've ever had and the right person for the country and the world. State Senator Andy Berke said we need to elect U.S. Senate Candidate Bob Tuke because Tuke will work for energy independence, better jobs, and more advocacy for veterans. Tuke spoke and contrasted his progressive positions with Senator Lamar Alexander's failure to lead on energy, the economy, and veterans. Pam Ladd, Co-Chair of the event, read a message from Governor Phil Bredesen. Chairman John Bailes recognized more than 20 elected officials and then presided over the 2008 Estes Kefauver Award ceremony. The award winners this year are Paul Smith and Annie Hall. The Estes Kefauver Award is given to Democrats whose energy, time, and political smarts make a difference in local politics. The evening concluded with Representative JoAnne Favors recognizing the local party's tri-state efforts in getting Obama elected and then giving a call to action. Post a Reply... Most Recent Posts: 12/14: Bailes: "I am taking a new job in California" 12/11: Holiday Fest Rescheduled: Party Rescheduled for January Inauguration 12/05: Three EVENTS FOR THE WINTER HOLIDAYS! 12/05: Obama '08: The First Open Source Campaign 12/03: Thanks to Hamilton County volunteers who helped Jim Martin 11/19: Make History Again: Help Us Elect Jim Martin to the U.S. Senate 11/11: Thanks to the Hundreds Who Worked 11/11: Celebrating Veterans Day~November 11 11/05: You Did It! You Made History! 11/04: Go Vote! 10/31: NOW FOR OUR FINAL PUSH! WHAT CAN YOU DO? 10/30: Paul Smith on High Voter Turnout: The Economy Has Awakened a Sleeping Giant 10/30: Vote Straight Down the Ticket: Obama, Tuke, Berke, Favors, and Brown 10/29: Watch HCDP's "Call To Vote" Commercial Tonight on CBS, Just Before Obama 10/29: Setting New Records: Over 55,000 Have Voted Early! 10/28: Join Us on Election Night at the Chattanooga Choo Choo 10/27: Message to the Hamilton County Democratic Party from Governor Phil Bredesen 10/27: Paul Smith~One of Our Two 2008 Estes Kefauver Award Winners 10/27: Annie Hall~One of Our Two 2008 Estes Kefauver Award Winners 10/24: Only Takes $5 to Make a Difference |
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