Blount County Democrats

Or, will all the House Republican members please move to the sideline so the grownups can get to work.
There has been more than a little press about the recent ‘stimulus package’ vote in the House. The bill passed 244 -188 with no Republicans voting in favor of the bill (that’s zero, zilch ,nada) Imagine that [...]

Tony Webb, Brandon Cook and I spent the better part of last Saturday morning driving to Nashville to attend the Tennessee State Association of County Chairs. This is one of the few forums where Democrats from across the state can share ‘get out the vote’ and fundraising ideas as well as renew old acquaintances. Of [...]

About 15 people attended. We brought some food and the people at Southland had some tables and chairs set up for us. (I rewarded the businesses at Southland Books by purchasing a hot cocoa from the snack bar.)
It was nice to meet the new faces and talk with familiar faces.
The conversation covered a lot [...]

Knoxville News Sentinel wrote detailed article, quoting particpants. Maryville Daily Times had a picture in today’s paper including a brief bi-line. BlountViews has an article and lots of pictures of event.

Some of the people President Obama will depend on in a nice photo shoot from NYT

Party loyalty and deep connections wins big as GOB commissioners slam dunk Peggy Lambert’s nomination/election as the District 5 replacement for Bob Ramsey’s vacated seat. Dale Huddleston, well educated and eminently qualified managed only 5 votes.

[ December 18, 2008; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Blount County Board of Commissioners meets the third Thursday of each month in room 430 of the Blount County Courthouse.  The next meeting is Thursday, January 15th, 2009 .  YOU SHOULD BE THERE !  Items of interest for this meeting include the election of County Commissioner, District 5, Seat A, to fill vacancy caused by Bob Ramsey recent [...]

Thanks to the enthusiastic response to the January 20th
Inaugural Gala announcement, the tickets are now completely sold out!

Absolutely no tickets are available, and NO tickets will be available at the door.

[ January 20, 2009; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] The Blount County Democratic Party is hosting an Inaugural Gala on January 20, 2009 at the Airport Hilton to celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama. The party will last from 7pm to 11pm, includes a live band and heavy hors d’oeuvres.