Archive for August, 2009

First Friday Luncheon- New Hosts-Hot Topic- HealthCare Stories

Written by Marte Lawrence on August 30th, 2009

The First Friday Luncheon for September will be Friday September 4, 2009 at Ryans.  The Blount County Democratic Party First Friday Luncheon previously hosted by Joe Gallagher is beginning a new era.  It will begin in September being hosted by Lee Erickson and Jerry Cavaney.  As a first topic for our new hosts they will [...]

Republicans are At it Again

Written by Marte Lawrence on August 18th, 2009

The following is sponsored by some Tellico Village residents this Saturday.
Can we have a show of force for Public Option? Or will we just let them hog the stage?
Will you attend this with your banner/flag/and poster signs?
RECESS RALLY
Nationwide Rally against socialized, government controlled healthcare!
12:00 noon, August. 22nd
Rally at entrance to Courtyard of
Federal Building, Downtown Knoxville
On [...]

Congressional Candidate Robin Smith Up to Her Old Tricks

Written by Marte Lawrence on August 10th, 2009

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester wants congressional candidate Robin Smith to remember that the $1.3 trillion national debt we are now facing is a direct result of the failed policies of the past Republican administration.
“Mrs. Smith once again shows her partisan stripes by trying to place blame where it is not warranted,” [...]

TNDP Memo: News and Analysis from the Tennessee Democratic Party

Written by Marte Lawrence on August 5th, 2009

  The TNDP has written these discussion points about current issues facing our state and nation. We plan to distribute these on a regular basis.Feel free to forward to your friends and colleagues. If you have any questions or comments, please write to keith@tndp.org 

What Health Insurance Reform Means for You :Reform isn’t only about the people [...]