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Our Party BlogHave your say about all things democraticMay 13, 2008GOVERNOR BREDESEN DEMONSTRATES RESOLVE & ACCOUNTABILITY IN RESPONSE TO RECESSION
Yesterday, Democratic Governor Phil Bredesen told Tennessee legislators and Tennessee voters that the best way to deal with a RECESSION is to follow the Golden Rule of Economics: "To live within our means." This principle is at the heart of fiscal accountability, and it is also at the core of future prosperity. I am proud of our Governor for leading on these difficult issues. Let's face it, these are troubling economic times, made more complicated by rising gas prices and food prices, huge federal debt, and a war seemingly without end.But as the Governor said yesterday, "We need to act decisively and conservatively. This is not a time for a lack of resolve; this is not a time for wishful thinking." I like Governor Bredesen's "reality principle" and gutsy-ness ~ a leader in whom all Tennesseans can put their trust. Bredesen is proposing $468 million in cuts from the state budget. Here are some of the effects of budget cuts? 1. Tuition for colleges and universities go up 2. Delay in "medically needy" people signing up for TennCare 3. 2,011 state jobs bought out 4. High health insurance costs for state employees 5. Land conservation purchases delayed 6. Smoking cessation programs dropped Click HERE for a poll about Bredesen's leadership. For more information about the Governor's leadership through this difficult economy, click HERE for the Chattanooga Times Free Press coverage. The image above is property of the Chattanooga Times Free Press. THIS POST HAS 0 REPLIES REPLY TO THIS May 12, 2008"VOTE FOR CHANGE" REGISTRATION DRIVE DREW OVER 50 VOLUNTEERS TO HEADQUARTERS
I am proud to say that Democrats locally had great success on Saturday, May 10. State Rep. Tommie Brown kicked off the voter registration drive, and Justin Wilkins, an Obama Delegate from our Congressional District 3, coordinated with us at the Hamilton County Democratic Party to stage the drive this past weekend. Here's what Justin had to say about the kickoff:Over 50 local grassroots volunteers for the Obama campaign participated in Chattanooga's "Vote for Change Kickoff," registering more than 140 new voters in Southeast Tennessee. "Vote for Change" was a kickoff to a six-month voter registration drive aimed at getting millions more Americans registered to vote and involved in the democratic process ahead of the November election. Volunteer groups in Chattanooga, Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and over 100 other cities across the country (in every state) joined in this unprecedented voter registration and mobilization drive. The local "Vote for Change" began at 10:30 a.m. with a diverse group of over 50 volunteers at the Hamilton County Democratic Party Headquarters. Representative Tommie Brown delivered a moving introduction. She shared her story about the importance of voting and registering more Americans, regardless of party or candidate along with the power of giving more people a voice in the direction of their country. Following the introduction teams were dispatched to over 30 locations around the city in groups of two to six. For more information about joining the local Chattanoogans for Obama group visit TN.BarackObama.com or call our Volunteer Headquarters at (423) 285-8828. THIS POST HAS 0 REPLIES REPLY TO THIS May 12, 2008JOIN U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE BOB TUKE MONDAY, MAY 19, AT UTC PATTEN HOUSE
A Hamilton County Democratic Party Announcement: Luncheon for Bob Tuke, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate in Tennessee What: Tuke for Tenneessee Luncheon Reception with Democrat Bob Tuke for U.S. Senate, hosted by Chattanooga Attorney Lee Davis. When: Monday, May 19 ~ 11:30 - 1:00 Who: All are welcome Purpose: To meet Bob Tuke, former Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman, because he wants your vote and your help. Where: UTC Patten House (801 Oak Street in the Fortwood Section ~ click HERE for map). Contact: Send emails to Jennifer@davis-hoss.com or lee@davis-hoss.com, or call 423-266-0605. THIS POST HAS 0 REPLIES REPLY TO THIS May 12, 2008FOUR BIG DEMOCRATIC EVENTS TO ATTEND THIS WEEK
1. BECK FOR SHERIFF Kickoff ~ May 12 ~ Bessie Smith Hall at 5 - 7 p.m.2. DISCUSSIONS IN DEMOCRACY ~ May 12 ~ Headquarters at 6 - 8 p.m. ~ "Peak Oil. Peak Credit. Peak America." Presented by David White. 3. JFK LUNCHEON ~ May 13 ~ The Cellar at Noon ~ $12 ~ Speaker will be Greg Beck, Democrat for Sheriff. 4. GREATER CHATTANOOGA DEMOCRATIC WOMEN ~ May 13 ~ I.B.E.W. at 6 p.m. THIS POST HAS 0 REPLIES REPLY TO THIS May 7, 2008FIRST MARILYN LLOYD DINNER ON JUNE 16TH
You Are Invited to OurFIRST 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. THIS POST HAS 0 REPLIES REPLY TO THIS May 7, 2008JIM 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." But Mr. Hammond is the mugwump who has decided to flip-flop, as he did yesterday at a sheriff's forum.At the North Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce sheriff's forum, Mr. Hammond defined himself as a "mugwump." When asked to explain why he was running as a Republican now after running for sheriff twice before (and losing) as a Democrat, Mr. Hammond chose to be politically slick rather than to stand on conviction. He flip-flopped. He said that he ran as a Democrat in 1994 and 1998 because his former boss was a Democrat. But that doesn't sound like conviction. He went on to say that he did not believe he had voted for a Democrat in the last twenty years. But his voting record indicates the opposite. What Mr. Hammond, in fact, did in 1994 and 1998 was take the support and money of Democrats to run for sheriff. Now he's telling us he was never a Democrat. Now he's telling us he was lying to the voters in 1994 and 1998. But we need a sheriff who can talk straight with us. By his own definition, Mr. Hammond is a "mugwump." By his own definition, Mr. Hammond is a man who can't decide where he stands. By his own definition, Mr. Hammond has flip-flopped and undermined the public trust. For now more than ever, we need our next sheriff to know exactly where he stands. THIS POST HAS 0 REPLIES REPLY TO THIS May 3, 2008YOU 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. LOCATION: Valleybrook Golf & Country Club (180 Hixson Pike--click HERE for map) HOST COMMITTEE: Chris Anderson, Pat Branham, Jacqueline Dowell, Larry Hattley, Martha Lee, Lisa Lemza LTC (R), Brenda Nunn, Sylvia Phillips, Sandy Smith,, Rodney & Lynn Strong SUGGESTED DONATION: $50.00 (Please make checks payable to "Beck for Sheriff") NOTE:If you are not able to attend but want to support Greg Beck please send your check to P.O. Box 16172, Chattanooga TN 37416. For more information please call Brenda Nunn 364-3532 or Sandy Smith 991-8856. THIS POST HAS 0 REPLIES REPLY TO THIS May 1, 2008COMMISSIONER 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.Commissioner Beck's plan is as follows: I. Restore public confidence in the office of Sheriff in Hamilton County, II. Team up with the International Brotherhood of Police to address employee concerns, III. Improve safety and crowded conditions in the Hamilton County Jail through cost-effective solutions, IV. Define "standards of excellence" for the Sheriff's Department, and V. Maintain a new direction through ongoing strategic planning, which involve all municipalities. Commissioner Beck will provide steps to achieve these five objectives during his campaign appearances. Mr. Beck has served as a County Commissioner since 2004 and has experience as an officer in the Hamilton County Corrections Department. He is currently serving as Court Officer for the City of Chattanooga. THIS POST HAS 1 REPLY REPLY TO THIS April 29, 2008COMMUNITY 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. The Chattanooga Vigil will run from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at City Hall on Lindsay Street. Contact organizers at 423-320-3636, or 706-217-8696 if you are traveling from Dalton, Georgia."Hundreds of women and men have been detained after last week's immigration raids in Chattanooga. Families are currently separated in jails across the South. They will wait in detention centers for months while they await deportation. Few of those detained or released have the money for the legal support needed to help guide them through the complex immigration system. Come stand with us in silence and prayer." ~ Rev. Michael L. Feely "ALL LABOR THAT UPLIFTS HUMANITY HAS DIGNITY…" ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. How can I help now? Many families were dependent on the income of those detained, and are not yet prepared to support themselves. Those still held in detentions centers face legal fees and exorbitant bond costs. DONATE: Food, Money for Legal Defense, Tickets, Bail, Basic living expenses, Pro Bono Legal Aid, Support or financial donations to the organizations of Chattanooga aiding the victims. BRING DONATIONS TO THE VIGILS TO BE DELIVERED TO VICTIMS OR Contact 615.833.0384 to find out where donations can be sent. Also, the "Help the Kids" fund was established by La Paz de Dios, a nonprofit organization of Chattanooga. To contribute to this fund send to: La Paz de Dios, P.O. Box 3306, Chattanooga, TN 37404 THIS POST HAS 0 REPLIES REPLY TO THIS April 25, 2008REP. 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. The resolution recently was passed by Rep. JoAnne Favors, D-Chattanooga, who also attended Howard. The resolution also honors fellow Chattanoogan Reggie Torian, who joined the group later. The three continue to perform. Mr. Gooden, a founding member of The Impressions, whose original members included singer Curtis Mayfield, told lawmakers that 'this is the icing on the cake for me.' Mr. Cash was an original Roosters member who didn't join The Impressions until 1960, because his parents said he was too young to leave Chattanooga. 'We've been in the business some 50 years now and have sold some 50 million records. But hey, this day, you have made my heart happy,' he said. 'I am so very much excited about this opportunity,' said Rep. Favors, who also is sponsoring pending legislation that would name a mile-long segment of Interstate 24 near the now-Howard School of Academics and Technology as The Impressions Highway." THIS POST HAS 1 REPLY REPLY TO THIS Other Posts04/22: On Earth Day, Chairman Bailes Kicks off new series for "Discussions in Democracy" focused on natural resources04/21: Sen. Berke focuses on Solving Water Issues for Tennessee, Not Fighting with Other States 04/11: Senator Berke & Commissioners Brooks and Mackey Speak out on Water 04/11: Staggering News: McCain Will Continue Bush/Cheney Preemptive Warmaking (Guest Article by Naman Crowe) 04/08: Democratic Women's Club Tonight: Dr. Sam Bernard from TN Suicide Prevention Network 04/08: JFK Club Today: Mag Lev High Speed Train Project 04/06: Stuart James does not qualify to run, says he will support Rep. JoAnne Favors 04/06: Thanks to Our Five Democrats Qualified to Run for Office 04/01: Representative Favors and Stuart James will both run in District 29 State House Primary Election 03/18: Sheriff Nominating Process & Caucus Were Fair and Friendly--By Rita Fehring 03/18: Political Education Seminar & Luncheon with the "Campaign 2008 Caucus" and Rep. JoAnne Favors 03/15: Greg Beck elected as Democratic nominee for sheriff 03/07: Commissioner Greg Beck and Businessman Jim Winters Qualify for Democratic Nominating Caucus 03/07: Dan Challener of Public Education Foundation to speak to JFK Club on March 11 03/07: Come to "Souper Tuesday" on March 11 ~ Greater Democratic Women's Club 03/06: Candidate submissions for Democratic sheriff due tomorrow 03/04: More Americans Identify as Democrats~41.5 % Democrat, 31.8% Republican 02/28: State Republican Party Should Erase from Website Appeals to Racism, Hatred, & Division 02/25: Hamilton County's Pat Branham & Justin Wilkins will be national delegates to Denver 02/22: Hamilton County Democrats raise bar for selecting sheriff nominee 02/19: How to Get to the Congressional District Convention 02/15: "Day on the Hill" with Rep. JoAnne Favors 02/13: Obama takes lead with Potomac Sweep 02/11: Hamilton County selects 68 Democratic delegates to go to 3rd District Convention 02/08: Delegates to Denver: Democrats Invited to County Convention at Iron Workers Hall Tomorrow 02/06: On the Resignation of Sheriff Billy Long 02/06: Hillary Clinton Wins Big in Tennessee; Barack Obama Wins Big in Hamilton County 02/06: Tennessee Democrats Get Out More Voters for Presidential Primary 02/06: Tennessee Breaks Record of Voter Turnout in a Presidential Primary 02/04: Hamilton County Democratic Party to hold County Convention 02/01: Governor Mabus to Stump for Barack Obama in Chattanooga Today 02/01: Hamilton County EARLY VOTING Results: Democrats Capture 59.4 Percent of Vote 02/01: HCDP Will Provide Rides to Polls on Election Day, Feb. 5 01/31: Last Day for EARLY VOTING 01/30: View John Edwards Speaking About Ending His Political Campaign 01/30: Special Report on WDEF-TV Tonight: Chairman John Bailes Discusses Religion & Politics 01/30: Hamilton County Voter Turnout 01/30: John Edwards Will Drop Out of Presidential Race 01/30: Florida Primary~Hillary Clinton Wins Popular Vote 01/28: John Edwards Energizes Hundreds of Voters at IBEW Today 01/27: South Carolina Primary ~ Obama Wins Big & Democrats Bring Out 100,000 More Voters Than Republicans 01/25: Chairman John Bailes on Tennessee Insider Tonight & Sunday 01/25: Hillary Clinton in Nashville on Saturday, January 26 01/25: John Edwards in Chattanooga on Monday, January 28 01/25: Only a Few Days Left: Sign Up IMMEDIATELY to be a DELEGATE! 01/25: Upcoming Presidential Campaign Training & Meetups 01/23: Contacts for Presidential Candidate Meetups at Headquarters 01/21: MLK Unity Events Today~Jan. 21, 2008 01/21: A Special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 01/20: President Bill Clinton in Nashville on Monday Night |
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