The Democratic Party of Knox County
Invites You to the Political Event of the Year
2008 EAST TENNESSEE TRUMAN DAY DINNER
“An Evening With James Carville”

6:00 p.m. May 15, 2008
Knoxville Convention Center

$1000 Premium Tables
$600 Regular Tables
$60 Individual Tickets

Tables and Tickets are on sale now.

Make checks payable to "Democratic Party of Knox County" and mail them to:

Truman Day
8737 Brucewood Lane
Knoxville, TN 37923

Contact Info:

Judith Mallory, Event Coordinator
Telephone: 865-694-7075

Don Daugherty, Chairman
Telephone: 865-525-7028

After the SC results, John Edwards will probably not win the nomination, but his clear voice on what we are fighting for will remain.

Prior to the SC results, there was a great negativity to Barack Obama campaign in the local blogs. I would politely ask that you re-look at situation at hand:

We have a candidate that has the ability to erase many of the bitter partisan lines that have separated us from our neighbors and family over the past 18 yrs.

We have a candidate that can bring large amounts of independent voters and Bush voters over to vote for a Democrat. This would be a devastating blow to Rove's permanent majority plans. It gives us the ability to start talking about a new American majority.

We have a candidate that will immediately diffuse some of the hatred aimed at our country caused by our current administration and it's deadly ineptness.

We have a candidate that does not spin every single word that comes out of his mouth.

We have a candidate that can win in November because of his broad appeal and because is not starting with 50% of the population against him from the start.

We have a candidate that is inspiring a whole generation of young people and will save them from witnessing the ugly battles of the baby-boomers which we've been watching since 1992.

As much as we admire the Clinton's intelligence and political skills, they cannot do any of the items above. In fact, I think that if Hillary wins the nomination and faces McCain, the Democrats will have blown another great chance to lead the country into a new direction.

To throw this all away because of a subjective analysis of a lack of experience, will be an historic mistake. Obama has more legislative experience that Hillary Clinton and more public service experience than Abraham Lincoln when he ran for president.

Thank you . . .

Kevin B

Today's Atlanta paper had big front page article on recent discussions on Atlanta getting water from the TVA system.

The water is being used as a bargaining chip to get a rail line from Atlanta to Chattanooga . . . among other deals.

Interesting timing on the article, as 30,000+ Vol fans were roaming the streets today in Atlanta . . .

Knox County Democrats
Truman Day Dinner and Rally

WHO: Democratic Party of Knox County, Host
WHAT: East Tennessee Truman Day Dinner & Political Rally
WHERE: Historic Jacob Building • Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center • 3301 Magnolia Avenue • East Knoxville
WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2007 • Reception 6:00 p.m. • Dinner & Political Rally 7:00 p.m.

RECEPTION 6:00 PM -7:OO PM. Tickets are $100.00 each. Attendees receive two (2) tickets at the door to use at the open bar. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

DINNER 7:00 PM. Tickets are $50 each. Tickets for the dinner may be purchased by table (10 tickets) or individually. The cost for a table is $450. Seating is limited.

SPEAKER: Honorable Philip Bredesen has been invited along with other special guests.

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The Knox County Democrats published a new newsletter today. You can see the newsletter here:

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Harold Ford Jr. returned to Knoxville today as the local Dem party hosted him for an appreciation luncheon at the Foundry. Over 280 folks attended and gave him a standing ovation welcome. He spoke on some of the themes from the campaign such as energy independence and healthcare. He told how he was just yesterday talking to Speaker Pelosi and new majority leader Steny Hoyer to urge them not to seek retribution on the Republicans thru hearings and investigations. That will be a losing message in 2008. He urged the party to not lower themselves to the mean-spiritned approach which the Republicans ran Washington the last 12 years. He urged us all to rise above it.

He did not mention any specific future plans, other than he'll return to Washington "someday" and that 2008 is very close.

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Democratic Party of Knox County Presents

Congressman Harold Ford Jr. Appreciation Luncheon
12 PM, December 9, 2006
The Foundry (on World's Fair Park)
$25 per person
Special Guest Harold Ford Jr. and others.

Tickets can be purchased by mail. Send check, return address and contact information to:

KCDP
P.O. Box 1366
Knoxville, TN 37901

Ticket will be mailed out the week prior to the event. Order soon as seating is limited.

www.knoxdemocrats.org