Biden/Palin debate: Biden takes it, Palin “better than expected” but no home run

By Christine Anne Piesyk | October 3, 2008 |

Montgomery County Democratic Party

Montgomery County Republican Party

The Joe Biden/Sarah Palin debate is over and history. The verdict: Biden held his own, scored particularly well in areas of foreign policy, and, I believe, won the debate. Palin, after a spate of blundered interviews and disingenuous flubbed questions from “Katie” (Couric) and “Charlie” (Gibson), did better than expected but still managed at best a break even score, up from her previous level — which was sounding ridiculous.

Watching the man/woman voter scrolling scoreboard at the bottom of the TV screen, a tally of sorts based on Ohio voters, both candidates managed to find sharp and prolonged spikes of interest, catching the attention of listeners not by political affiliation but rather by the issues that were being discussed. What were those topics: the economy, the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the economy, the economy and the economy. The Economy encompassed middle class tax relief, health care/insurance, jobs, gas prices, and the high cost of higher education. «Read the rest of this article»

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Yard signs, buttons, bumper stickers now available at Dem headquarters

October 2, 2008 |

Montgomery County Democratic Party

The Montgomery County Democratic Party and Clarksville for Obama now have a good supply of campaign buttons, bumber stickers and yard signs available at the Democratic headquarters on the corner of Madision and University Drive. The office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, for a small donation.

Those who signed up on the waiting list will be called to pick up their signs. The Dems are also seeking volunteers to work at campaign headquarters and to assist with special events.

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Watching, waiting on Biden/Palin debate

By Christine Anne Piesyk | October 2, 2008 |

Millions of eyes will be focused on television screens tonight as the first vice-presidential debate unfolds on national TV.

Sen. Joe Biden

Gov. Sarah Palin

It’s a battle between veteran Democratic legislator Joe Biden, and political newcomer, Republican Sarah Palin.

As a political junkie, I’ve been watching their public appearances, listening to their speeches and interviews, and I know where Biden’s been, what he stands for, and the periodic verbal missteps he’s made along the way, including those most recent to the Obama campaign. It’s Palin I keep watching, only because she’s set up a pattern of world-class faux-pas’ and a blatant display of ignorance in this national and global playing field.

“But the vice-presidential debate has the potential to be incredible prime-time entertainment, especially for viewers looking for a political car wreck.” ~~ Josh Visser, CTV.ca News Staff

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Nashville’s Joy Ford wins eminent domain lawsuit against private developer

By Christine Anne Piesyk | October 1, 2008 |

Ford keeps her building and gets more land; conflict settled through private negotiation, not government force

CPRC member opposes eminent domain in downtown Clarksville

Arlington, Va.— Eminent domain will not be used against Nashville music entrepreneur Joy Ford in a hotly contested battle about the abuse of government for a developer’s private gain.  In an agreement signed Tuesday night, September 30, Ford, who has fought eminent domain since June of this year, keeps both her building and obtains more land adjacent to her building along Nashville’s storied Music Row while agreeing to give up land behind her office.

“This agreement is a magnificent victory for Joy Ford and all Tennessee home and small business owners,” said Scott Bullock, senior attorney with the Institute for Justice, which represented Ford and fights eminent domain abuse nationwide.  “By challenging eminent domain abuse, Joy Ford obtained a landmark agreement where she keeps her building and gets more and better land next to it.” «Read the rest of this article»

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Gov. Bredesen endorses Tim Barnes bid for State Senate seat

By Christine Anne Piesyk | October 1, 2008 |

District 22 candidate Atty. Tim Barnes (L) and Senate candidate Bob Tuke

Governor Phil Bredesen, Senators Thelma Harper and Beverly Marrero, Senate candidate Bob Tuke and a who’s who of state and local legislators gathered in Nashville Monday to endorse Senate District 22 candidate Tim Barnes in his election bid. Barnes will be opposed by write-in candidate and incumbent, Senator Rosalind Kurita.

Barnes lost the primary by 19 votes but that election race was voided after a hearing on election law violations by the State Democratic Executive Committee, which then ruled that the decision between both candidates would be placed in the hands of the Houston, Stewart and Montgomery County Democratic executive committees, which chose Barnes 61-4. «Read the rest of this article»

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Dover dems host Obama “house party”

By Christine Anne Piesyk | October 1, 2008 |

Folks from several middle and western Tennessee counties gathered at the Dover home of Jim and Nan Robertson for a “house party” and fundraiser in support of the presidential bid of Senator Barrack Obama. The late afternoon event filled their home and garden with friends, local candidates, and legislators, all ready to voice their support for Senator Obama.

District 75 Rep. Willie Butch Borchert addressed the crowd, urging his constituency to support change in government by voting Democratic and “supporting Obama,” adding that the McCain/Palin Republican ticket would be a vote for more of the same “Bush administration” politics.

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Montgomery County voters call to action

By Terry McMoore | October 1, 2008 |

35 days and counting until Election Day!

The Montgomery County Democratic Party and Clarksville for Obama encourage everyone age 18 and up to register to vote and to encourage their friends to register, by either going to the Election Commission of on Pageant Lane or by registering online  at www.ClarksvilleForObama.com .

The last day to register to be eligible to vote in the general election is OCT. 6^th.

The MCDP and Clarksville for Obama are also seeking volunteers to work in the Madison Street office. if you are interested, please call 552-5523.

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Clarksville Academy sponsors “spirit week”, “homecoming”

September 30, 2008 |

The Clarksville Academy Homecoming Bonfire will be held at the CA Sports Complex at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday. There will be one area for PK-5 and one area for 6-12.  There will be hayrides around the complex and the Float Boat competition for grades 7-12.

The Homecoming game vs. Community High School will take place at 7:30 P.M. on Friday, October 3.  The court will be presented at half-time and this year’s Homecoming Queen will be announced.

Homecoming dances for Intermediate and Upper School students will be held on Saturday.  The Intermediate School dance will be held in the foyer from 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. and is for students in grades 6-8 only.  Admission is $5.00 per person.  If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Burkhart.

The Upper School dance will be held from 9:00 P.M. until midnight in the Auxiliary Gym and is open for students in grades 9-12 only.  Admission is $10.00 per person.  Questions may be directed to Mrs. White. Attire for both dances is semi-formal.  No jeans allowed.  Gentlemen must wear collared shirts and khaki or dress slacks.

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