Thursday, March 30, 2006
Book Signing for Foxes in the Henhouse
Nashville, Tenn. – Come meet the Come meet the author of Foxes in the Henhouse: How the Republicans Stole Rural America and What the Democrats Must Do To Run ‘em Out.
Thursday, April 6th at 6:30 p.m.
Cooter’s Place
2613B McGavockPike
Nashville, TN 37214
Cooter’s Place
2613B McGavockPike
Nashville, TN 37214
Foxes in the Henhouse is a hard hitting treatise that national Democratic leaders are lauding as a stunningly complete political blueprint for future Democratic success. Senator Bob Kerrey, who knows a little something about winning in red states, has written the foreword. This long-needed account documents the Republicans’ rise in the South and Midwest, while it exposes the hypocrisy that marked their ascent. It then offers a thorough, detailed and logical take no prisoners plan to kick them out in many cases by turning their perceived strengths into glaring weaknesses.
“Rural strategists” Dave “Mudcat” Saunders and Steve Jarding have become famous for securing Democratic victories in places they shouldn’t have – in the reddest of red states. Dave “Mudcat” Saunders, a longtime veteran of politics in Virginia, has served as rural liaison and senior adviser for Mark Warner’s successful Virginia campaign in 2001, senior advisor to Senator John Edwards, and senior advisor to Senator Bob Graham of Florida. As a self-defined “enlisted man,” Mudcat has used his meteoric rise as a national political strategist as an example to inspire rank-and-file Democratic soldiers all across America. Mudcat’s unique qualifications to help Democrats win in southern and rural America stem in part from his vast connections, knowledge, and work in the cultures of those areas.
For information, please visit www.foxesinthehenhouse.com or www.simonsays.com.
“Rural strategists” Dave “Mudcat” Saunders and Steve Jarding have become famous for securing Democratic victories in places they shouldn’t have – in the reddest of red states. Dave “Mudcat” Saunders, a longtime veteran of politics in Virginia, has served as rural liaison and senior adviser for Mark Warner’s successful Virginia campaign in 2001, senior advisor to Senator John Edwards, and senior advisor to Senator Bob Graham of Florida. As a self-defined “enlisted man,” Mudcat has used his meteoric rise as a national political strategist as an example to inspire rank-and-file Democratic soldiers all across America. Mudcat’s unique qualifications to help Democrats win in southern and rural America stem in part from his vast connections, knowledge, and work in the cultures of those areas.
For information, please visit www.foxesinthehenhouse.com or www.simonsays.com.
Monday, March 13, 2006
TFCD Press Release: Announcing Our New Executive Board
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Federation of College Democrats (TFCD) is pleased to announce the election of their 2006-2007 Executive Board. Christy Holden, a senior from MTSU, was elected as President.
“It is a great honor to serve as President of the TFCD for another year,” Holden said. “This organization has come a long way since the spring of 2005 and we have big plans for the coming months.”
“The College Democrats are making unbelievable headway across the state’s campuses, showing that the Democratic Party is working for students now more than ever,” said Bob Tuke, TNDP Party Chairman. “College students know that the Democratic Party put the HOPE Scholarship on the table, making college a reality for many young Tennesseans.”
“It is a great honor to serve as President of the TFCD for another year,” Holden said. “This organization has come a long way since the spring of 2005 and we have big plans for the coming months.”
2006-2007 TFCD Executive Board:
- Christy Holden, President (MTSU)
- Alex Youn, Vice President (Maryville College)
- Adam Green, Communications Director (UTC)
- Landree Brotherton, Membership Director (Tusculum College)
- Margaret Franklin, Minority Affairs Director (UTC)
- Antwain Leach, Political Affairs Director (MTSU)
- Taylor Helton, Programs Director (UTC)
- Caitlin Elledge, Secretary (UTK)
- Jessica Causey, Treasurer (MTSU)
“The College Democrats are making unbelievable headway across the state’s campuses, showing that the Democratic Party is working for students now more than ever,” said Bob Tuke, TNDP Party Chairman. “College students know that the Democratic Party put the HOPE Scholarship on the table, making college a reality for many young Tennesseans.”
The Tennessee Federation of College Democrats is a group designated to unite, lead and coordinate chapters of the College Democrats of America on college and university campuses throughout Tennessee. The TFCD currently is made up of 26 chapters across the state, representing more than 2,000 students.
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Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Important Message from VP John Cage
My name is John Cage. You may or may not know me, but please allow me to introduce myself. I am a sophomore English Education major. I am from Murfreesboro, Tennessee where I have two parents who have been married for 17 years, two little brothers and two little sisters. I am very much a family person. In being a family person, I am also a people person, which led me to my position as an RA in Katherine, as well as the position of Vice President of the Tusculum College Democrats.
As Vice President of the Tusculum College Democrats, I would like to extend an invitation to you for our next meeting on Monday, March 20, at 4 PM in Niswonger 401. We have many items to discuss, among them Harold Ford Jr.’s senate race, our upcoming voter registration drive, and the nominating petition for the incumbent governor Phil Bredesen.
Midterm elections are this November, and we would love to have you help us ensure that the Democrats maintain control of the state house and regain control of the senate, as well as begin working toward regaining control of the national house and senate.
Remember, the Democrats are the party who got women the right to vote. Democrats got African Americans the right to vote. Democrats created Social Security and lifted millions of elderly people out of poverty. Democrats ended segregation. Democrats passed the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act. Democrats created Medicare. Democrats passed the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act.
And what did Republicans do? They opposed all of these landmark movements that made life the way it is today.
At the state level today, Democrats are working toward raising the minimum wage and ensuring that women receive equal pay for equal work.
Once again, Republicans are opposing this movement for economic equality.
Now is not the time to be ashamed of what you believe. Please join us on Monday the 20th, and help us ensure that the ideals that our grandparents fought for do not die in our generation.
Thanks so much for your time.
John A. Cage
Vice President, TC College Democrats
Campus Extension: 7471
tfcdpioneers@yahoo.com
http://tcdemo.blogspot.com
As Vice President of the Tusculum College Democrats, I would like to extend an invitation to you for our next meeting on Monday, March 20, at 4 PM in Niswonger 401. We have many items to discuss, among them Harold Ford Jr.’s senate race, our upcoming voter registration drive, and the nominating petition for the incumbent governor Phil Bredesen.
Midterm elections are this November, and we would love to have you help us ensure that the Democrats maintain control of the state house and regain control of the senate, as well as begin working toward regaining control of the national house and senate.
Remember, the Democrats are the party who got women the right to vote. Democrats got African Americans the right to vote. Democrats created Social Security and lifted millions of elderly people out of poverty. Democrats ended segregation. Democrats passed the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act. Democrats created Medicare. Democrats passed the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act.
And what did Republicans do? They opposed all of these landmark movements that made life the way it is today.
At the state level today, Democrats are working toward raising the minimum wage and ensuring that women receive equal pay for equal work.
Once again, Republicans are opposing this movement for economic equality.
Now is not the time to be ashamed of what you believe. Please join us on Monday the 20th, and help us ensure that the ideals that our grandparents fought for do not die in our generation.
Thanks so much for your time.
John A. Cage
Vice President, TC College Democrats
Campus Extension: 7471
tfcdpioneers@yahoo.com
http://tcdemo.blogspot.com
TFCD Conference a Success!
The Tennessee Federation of College Democrats Spring Conference held at the Hotel Preston in Nashville was a raging success. TC's own Landree Brotherton was elected as Membership Director on the state's Executive Board.
Those in attendance heard from many notable people such as State Party Chairman Bob Tuke, State House Maj. Leader Rep. Kim McMillan, John Rowley of Fletcher Rowley & Chao, and Dave "Mudcat" Saunders.
There were around 60 College Democrats in attendance, representing such colleges as UTK, UTC, Maryville, Tusculum, King, Belmont, and MTSU.
The newly elected officers for the Tennessee Federation of College Democrats include:
Those in attendance heard from many notable people such as State Party Chairman Bob Tuke, State House Maj. Leader Rep. Kim McMillan, John Rowley of Fletcher Rowley & Chao, and Dave "Mudcat" Saunders.
There were around 60 College Democrats in attendance, representing such colleges as UTK, UTC, Maryville, Tusculum, King, Belmont, and MTSU.
The newly elected officers for the Tennessee Federation of College Democrats include:
- Christy Holden - President (MTSU)
- Alex Youn - Vice President (Maryville)
- Adam Green - Communications Director (UT - Chattanooga)
- Landree Brotherton - Membership Director (Tusculum)
- Antwain Leach - Political Affairs Director (MTSU)
- Taylor Helton - Programs Director (UT - Chattanooga)
- Caitlin Elledge - Secretary (UT - Knoxville)
- Jessica Causey - Treasurer (MTSU)
- Margaret Franklin - Minority Affairs Director - (UT - Chattanooga)
Be sure to check out the TFCD website at http://www.tfcd.org
