Montgomery County Democratic Party

Rep. Mike Turner Fighting Republican Plan to Eliminate Veterans’ Preference

TNDP — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:20:47 +0000

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner stood up for Tennessee veterans and their families Tuesday defending the state’s “veterans’ preference” hiring policy.

Governor Bill Haslam and Republicans are proposing to eliminate preference given to military veterans and spouses of deceased and disabled veterans with a change to state personnel rules.

Haslam’s “TEAM Act,” sponsored [...]

Early Voting Underway in Tennessee

TNDP — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:09:03 +0000

Early voting for the March 6th Presidential Primary is underway in Tennessee, and you have one week — until February 28 — to cast your vote early.

If you miss early voting, Tennessee is among 10 states holding its Presidential Primary on “Super Tuesday” March 6th.

But why wait? Click here [...]

Montgomery County Democratic Party Delegate Convention

gene — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:19:34 +0000

Montgomery County Democratic Party will hold the County Delegate Convention on March 10th, at 2050 Fort Campbell Blvd. Registered County Democrats are encouraged to attend. Delegates will be selected to attend the Congressional Delegate Convention, and those selected Delegates will represent the state at the National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. in Sepember and cast vote for President Obama fo a second term as President. The doors of the County Convention will open at 11 a.m. and the Convention will start at 12:05 p.m. Individuals interested in being a Delegate to the National must send in their application to the State Democratic Party by 12 p.m. March 1st, application and information can be found at TNDP.org or call Montgomery County Chairman Gene Lewis at (931) 645-9159. Stay Safe and as always Stay Democratic.

Democrats Launch Online Petition Against Governor’s Move to Increase Class Sizes

TNDP — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:44:37 +0000

View the Petition: http://tndp.org/blog/take-action/tell-governor-haslam-class-size-matters/

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Democratic Party launched Wednesday an online petition drive opposing Governor Bill Haslam’s proposal to eliminate average class size requirements at public schools. Chairman Chip Forrester released this statement to accompany the petition:

“Parents and teachers know first hand what a difference small class sizes make [...]

Forrester: Focus All Tax Relief on Working, Middle Class Families

TNDP — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:15:58 +0000

Eliminating the Grocery Tax Should Come First

NASHVILLE – Chip Forrester, chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, urged the General Assembly Thursday to give working and middle class families top priority on tax cuts and move all tax relief efforts toward eliminating the sales tax on groceries.

“Tennessee has one of the highest grocery taxes [...]

Black History Month: Honoring Tennesseans Who Made A Difference

TNDP — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:50:29 +0000

Recommit to Progress Tennesseans Have Fought For

Today we begin our celebration of Black History Month honoring the critical role African Americans have played in making our nation a more perfect union and our state a better place for all Tennesseans.

We recognize the vast accomplishments of African Americans throughout our nation’s and our state’s [...]

Forrester Blasts House Republicans’ Vote to Raise Taxes on 160 Million Americans

TNDP — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:31:47 +0000

Following Tuesday’s vote by House Republicans to reject an extension of the payroll tax cut for the middle class passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate, Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester issued the following statement:

“In less than two weeks, 160 million Americans will be hit with a tax hike in the middle [...]

Tennesseans with Medicare save $33M this year – WSMV Channel 4

TNDP — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:29:53 +0000

Thanks to the new health reform law, tens of millions of Americans are saving money, and getting the health care security they need.

Unfortunately, Tennessee Republicans are threatening to repeal the law, taking away the many critical — and POPULAR — reforms like ensuring people with preexisting conditions are no longer discriminated against, requiring insurance [...]

Montgomery County Democratic Party Christmas Reception

gene — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:11:05 +0000

We invite you to attend our Christmas Reception on December 20th at 5pm, come and enjoy the Holiday spirit with fellow Democrats and friends. Meet us at the Trahern Mansion, 101 McClure Street, Clarksville. Remember as always stay safe and stay Democratic.

Tenn. Rep. Stewart Responds to Mitt Romney’s Plan to Voucherize Veterans’ Health Care

TNDP — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:24:28 +0000

NASHVILLE – In response to Mitt Romney’s dangerous plan to voucherize our veterans’ health care, Tennessee State Rep. Mike Stewart, a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, released the following statement today ahead of Romney’s fundraiser in Knoxville:

“Veterans’ healthcare is the moral responsibility of the American people. [...]