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Ashley Judd Breakfast

Ashley Judd Excited Tennessee Delegation

On September 4, 2012 By

This morning we held our second delegate breakfast of the convention. We had a great lineup of speakers, including TNDP Vice-Chair Elisa Parker, Mike McWherter, Tennessee native and health care reform expert Nancy-Ann DeParle, as well as Tennessee delegate to the convention, Ashley Judd.

DeParle is a great example of a Tennessean who has [...]

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DNC 2012: The Convention Begins

On September 4, 2012 By

Tennessee delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. wrapped up their Labor Day festivities on Monday with an eye toward today’s official opening.

On tap for the convention’s first day is First Lady Michelle Obama who is tonight’s most notable speaker. She’ll be joined by San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, who is [...]

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DNC 2012: Tenn. Delegate Ashley Judd fighting for equality, fairness

On September 3, 2012 By

Star of television and movies, Ashley Judd, a delegate to the Democratic National Convention for the state of Tennessee, was featured in The Tennessean today.

“I’ve been a Democrat for a very long time,” Judd said. “Family lore says that my beloved great-aunt, Pauline, who lived on a farm in Lawrence County in [...]

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Lynn & Sue Nelson

Democratic National Convention ‘Golden’ for Tennessee Delegate & Wife

On September 2, 2012 By

Maury County Husband and Wife, Lynn & Sue Nelson, Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary at DNC Convention

A romance that started five decades ago is being celebrated this week at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. As organizers gear up for this week’s activities, one Tennessee couple marked their Golden Anniversary.

Tennessee delegate Lynn [...]

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Democratic Convention is here!

On September 2, 2012 By

It’s Sunday, September 2, and it’s the Tennessee Democratic Party’s first day in Charlotte, North Carolina for the Democratic National Convention.

Our delegates are arriving by bus, plane, and car. The final preparations are being made to the convention center. And the buzz is palpable.

There’s a great deal of excitement in the [...]

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TNDP Executive Committee Re-Elects Three Tennesseans to the DNC

On January 7, 2012 By

NASHVILLE — The Executive Committee of the state Democratic Party re-elected three Tennesseans to the Democratic National Committee on Saturday.

At the executive committee’s winter meeting, Bill Owen of Knoxville, Will Cheek of Nashville and Gale Jones Carson of Memphis were elected to new four-year terms.

Members of the Democratic National Committee are responsible for [...]

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Democratic National Committee Features Mrs. Cooper’s Voter ID Story

On December 5, 2011 By

Democrats believe that our democracy is stronger, not weaker, when voters are able to cast their ballot and have their vote counted.  Unfortunately, Republicans across the country have engaged in a full-scale attack on the right to vote, seeking ways to restrict or limit voters’ ability to cast their ballots for their own partisan advantage.  [...]

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Forrester Elected to DNC Executive Committee

On June 7, 2011 By

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Chip Forrester, the chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, accepted a larger role in the national Democratic Party Friday with his election to a governing body with national influence.

Forrester will serve a term on the Democratic National Committee’s Executive Committee, the policy-making arm and governing body of the national party.

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GOP [Hearts] Cheney

On May 20, 2009 By

The GOP gives its support to the party’s most visible spokesman, former Vice President Dick Cheney.

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John McCain’s New Kind of Campaign

On July 31, 2008 By

I think the failed presidential campaign of Fred Thompson might have been more creative:

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