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

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No easy choices. The Governor has decided to cut the state budget rather than to raise taxes. What does this illustrate about Democratic leadership?

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May 13, 2008

GOVERNOR 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. [More]

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. [More]

May 12, 2008

JOIN 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. [More]

May 12, 2008

FOUR BIG DEMOCRATIC EVENTS TO ATTEND THIS WEEK
1. BECK FOR SHERIFF Kickoff ~ May 12 ~ Bessie Smith Hall at 5 - 7 p.m. 2. [More]

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]

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