Putnam 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 [...]

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 [...]

Obama 2012 Campaign Materials Available

A.D. Maynard — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:45:33 +0000

We have new buttons, new T-Shirts, magnets, and plenty of bumper stickers at our office! Yard signs will be in shortly.

Our office hours are Tuesday 2-5 PM, Thursday 5-8 PM, and Saturday 9 AM – 12 Noon.

Also, don’t forget our $20/12 Fundraiser! This helps us purchase more materials and pay our bills for our headquarters.

Delegate Selection Convention Announced

A.D. Maynard — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:02:38 +0000

Local Democrats to host county convention to begin delegate selection.

The Putnam County Democratic Party will host a county convention at 12 noon on March 10 at the Putnam County Democratic Party Office, 111 North Cedar Avenue, to begin delegate selection for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The local convention is open to any bona fide Democrat in Putnam County.

Any Democrat wishing to become a delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention must vote in the March 6 Democratic Primary and declare their candidacy by filling out a Statement of Candidacy and Pledge of Support form available at www.TNDP.org. Completed forms must be returned by March 1, 12 noon CST.

On March 10, participants at the county convention will elect of group of county representatives to attend the Congressional district convention to be held on March 24.

Representatives elected from each county in the Congressional district, based on 2010 lines, will elect the delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Locations for the March 24 Congressional district conventions will be announced at the county convention.

Call the Putnam County Democratic Party at 931-526-DEMS (3367) for more information.

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 [...]

Executive Committee Renews Lease; Votes for Internet Service

A.D. Maynard — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:11:43 +0000

The PCDP Executive Committee voted to renew the lease for the 111 N. Cedar Ave office location for another year. This ensures us a space for the 2012 election!

The Executive Committee also discussed Internet service for the office. It was decided that it would be great to have going into the election cycle, but it was unclear whether Frontier or Charter would be the best option for us.

The Committee voted that a) we should have Internet service and b) that service should be provided by Charter.
The cost of internet will increase our phone bill by around $50 a month, so we definitely need more monthly partners!