The latest Knox County Democrats Newsletter notes several items of interest:
• The Knox County Democratic Party is now accepting online donations at their website . Donations of even $10 or $20 can help Knox County Democrats win some local races in this important election year.
• Hillary Clinton campaign staff from Nashville will be in Knoxville this week through the end of the campaign. To volunteer or request yard signs, contact b4hillary2008@yahoo.com.
• The Barack Obama campaign needs volunteers locally and for canvassing trips to South Carolina. There's a training session for canvassers scheduled for today, 1/19, 7:00 PM at the Cansler YMCA, 616 Jessamine Street in Knoxville. (Ed. note 6:15 PM: postponed.) See the newsletter for more Obama events and volunteer opportunities.
• The John Edwards campaign is having an organizational meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the UNITE HERE! Building at 1124 N. Broadway Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917. Contact Don Daugherty at knoxrebel1@aol.com.
• Truman Day 2008 is May 15th, and will feature James Carville as the keynote speaker.
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Obama supporters will join the MLK March Monday
We are gathering in front of the Tabernacle Missionary Church at 2437 E. Magnolia at 8:30 a.m. You will recognize us by our Obama gear and signs. This a great chance to honor Dr. King and to help show everyone the large amount of support Obama has locally.
There is also a Nevada watch party on January 26th, 7 p.m. at the Downtown Brewery 424 Gay Street. I have to say the Obama supporters in Knoxville tend be a very diverse and interesting group. Here's the announcement.
COME JOIN OBAMA BACKERS FOR THIS EXCITING NIGHT OF POLL WATCHING. THE PUB OFFERS GOOD BEER AND DRINKS AS WELL AS GOOD FOOD, SNACK BASKETS AND PIZZA. JOIN THE EXCITEMENT. WE HAD A BLAST LAST TIME. contact 865-688-3801 or - 865-456-6898
A society that muzzles its poets, risks going to the dogs
Carole A. Borges
Tonights Obama Training Event - Postponed
Due to a scheduling mix-up, tonights training event at the YMCA has been postponed. See knoxdemocrats.org for phone banking and canvassing training dates this week.