Archive for January, 2010

Nashville’s “Tea Party” Drying Up Fast

Written by Marte Lawrence on January 29th, 2010

Nashville Tea Party convention falling apart! 
Two of the convention’s scheduled speakers, Republican Congresswomen Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, have bailed out of the Feb. 4-6 event. Both claimed the House Ethics Committee advised them against attending the convention, organized by the for-profit entity Tea Party Nation.
Most Tea Party activists claim they [...]

U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s Up to Her Old Tricks Again

Written by Marte Lawrence on January 28th, 2010

NASHVILLE – U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s last-minute refusal to attend the upcoming Tea Party convention underscores her chameleon-like political persona and should be a wake-up call for those who think the congresswoman is a fiscal conservative.
 ”The congresswoman officially threw the Tea Party under the bus this morning when she announced she would not be attending [...]

Special Executive Committee Meeting January 7, 6pm

Written by on December 19th, 2009

[ January 7, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] A special Executive Committee Business Meeting will be held at the Blount County Library on January 7th, at 6 PM.

It is very important that all Executive Committee members attend to ensure a quorum will be available to conduct our business.

Everyone’s support is critical with the 2010 election activities in process.

Third Friday Party for the Party

Written by on November 30th, 2009

[ December 18, 2009; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. January 15, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. February 19, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 19, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. April 16, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. May 18, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Third Friday Party for the Party
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
@ South Land Books and Other Locations As Anounced.
610 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN

Please bring something to share. It is also polite to purchase something from the snack bar at Southland.

Blount Democrats Executive Committee

Written by on November 30th, 2009

[ December 10, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. January 14, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. February 11, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. March 11, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. April 15, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. May 13, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Blount Democrats Executive Committee meets every month on the 2nd Thursday. The meeting is held at the Blount County Library. All are welcome.

http://www.blountlibrary.org/
Map to the library at: http://www.blountlibrary.org/map.htm

Mark your calendar.

BC Democrats First Friday Luncheon

Written by on November 30th, 2009

[ December 4, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. January 1, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. February 5, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. March 5, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. April 2, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. May 7, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. June 4, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Ryans Steakhouse, Alcoa

Don’t be invisible. Wear a button or a shirt to show your support!
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