Written by Marte Lawrence on December 1st, 2010
For the past two years, I’ve had the honor and privilege to serve as Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party. Last month, I announced my campaign for re-election, and I hope to earn your consideration and support today.
It would be an understatement to say that the November elections were difficult for all [...]
Written by Marte Lawrence on October 21st, 2010
I was targeted by the Nixon White House, and the smears of 2004 were no picnic, but something’s happening right now in our politics that’s disturbingly different than anything I remember.
Hatred is a word mainstream candidates don’t use, period. But when Sharron Angle’s campaign announced her fundraising [...]
Written by Marte Lawrence on October 13th, 2010
I’m coming across some interesting resources in my research classes. These are some of the more interesting election law “blawgs” I have come across. I thought I would post links for my fellow politicos who choose to follow such things. Makes for some very enlightening reading.
http://electionupdates.caltech.edu/
http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/blogs/tokaji/
http://www.votelaw.com/blog/
Written by Marte Lawrence on October 11th, 2010
Early Voting Information for the November 2, 2010 Election
October 13th – 28th, 2010
Blount County Courthouse
Election Commission Office
383 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37804
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Everett Recreational Center
318 South Everett High Road
Maryville, TN 37804
Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Two other important dates to remember are:
October [...]
Written by Marte Lawrence on October 11th, 2010
Ok once again you need to be watching MSNBC. They have been dropping bombs on the Republican Party and the many extremists that are running for office in the Republican Party (Tea Baggers).
So far MSNBC has exposed the following: (watch Hardball, Keith Olbermann, & Rachel Maddow)
1. The Republican Party wants to privatize Social Security.
2. Some [...]