Blount County Democrats

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,” [...]

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

UPDATE:  Unfortunately Kim has had to cancel her appearence at the Loudon County Picnic.  However, the ladies are still inviting everyone to come enjoy good company and food.  They have elected not to attempt to obtain a speaker at this late date to replace Kim McMillan.
Come to a free picnic … beans, hot dogs and [...]

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2009

TNDP Chair Asks Thompson To Promote Honest Health-Care Debate
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester said former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson should be embarrassed for allowing his radio show listeners to believe that health-care reform legislation now moving through Congress promotes suicide.  ”Making the wild leap that the bill promotes [...]

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President Clinton To Speak at Jackson Day

NASHVILLE – President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker at the Tennessee Democratic Party’s annual Jackson Day Dinner that will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville on Saturday, Aug. 29.
“We are very pleased to have President Clinton be the [...]

Federal Judge “Puts the Brake” on Unjust Firing Forrester Praises Ruling that Preserves Rutherford County Election Administrator’s Job
 
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester said he applauds a federal judge’s ruling today that stops the firing of the Rutherford County election administrator. “This decision puts the brake on what appears to be a [...]

The following is courtesy of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee:
Tennessee Republicans preparing a redistricting power grab

We’ve known all along that the stakes couldn’t be higher in Tennessee’s closely-fought legislative elections next year, but state Republicans finally revealed their level of rank opportunism when State Rep. Gerald McCormick announced a Republican goal to gerrymander at least [...]

 The White House, Washington
Dear Friend,

Last week, I announced United We Serve – a nationwide call to service challenging you and all Americans to volunteer this summer and be part of building a new foundation for America.
And when I say “all,” I mean everyone – young and old, from every background, all across the country. We [...]

The Blount County Democratic Women’s Club will host their Annual Hot Dog Picnic in the Park on Tuesday evening July 7, 2009 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Pavilion in Pearson Springs Park.  We will begin set up at 5:00 p.m. for those of you who are willing to help with set up.  We will [...]

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, June 17, 2008
Contact: Chip Forrester
chip@tndp.org
615-327-9779 (office)
Appropriate Response to Inappropriate Email
NASHVILLE – Today, House Speaker Kent Williams, at the urging of House Democratic Caucus Chair Mike Turner, asked Blake Graves to resign his position as an employee of the Tennessee House of Representatives for using his state email account to send an inappropriate [...]