Topic: Voter Registration

Obama candidacy: Writing a new page in American history

By Terry McMoore | June 8, 2008 |

Senator Obama has accomplished an incredible first for the African-American community, and for the United States. Barack Obama is the first African American to be nominated for President on a major party ticket.

This historic event shows just how far this country has come to healing the racial divides that have plagued our history as a nation. But along the way the campaign provided some painful reminders of just how much further we have to go to achieve true equality for all Americans.

This is a day that should make us all proud, and then it should make us redouble our efforts to protect those rights that many have given their lives to secure. And for 100 years, that’s exactly what the NAACP has done.

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MCDP women host voter registrations

May 30, 2008 |

The Montgomery County Democratic Women are sponsoring two voter registration events, according to Gene Lewis, chairman of the MCDP.

On Saturday, May 31, the Democratic women will be at Krogers at Dover Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. On June 2, they will host a voter forum at the Public Library on Pageant Lane at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to take this opportunity to learn about the upcoming elections and register to vote.

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‘Nation for Change’ rally draws Team Obama to Nashville

By Turner McCullough Jr. | April 22, 2008 |

Despite wind and rain, Nashville’s ‘Nation for Change’ participates in simultaneous nationwide event.

Members of the Clarksville Team Obama attended the Nashville Nation For Change Obama rally Saturday. On the plaza behind the state capitol, members of Nation for Change held a rally in support of Senator Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Regional and local speakers addressed the supporters. Several performers were also on hand to entertain.

Rev. Jerry Jerkins of Clarksville (at left) next addressed the rally. He enthused the crowd with his message that “Senator Obama reflects that new morning has arisen! There’s a fire growing in the hearts of America!”

Randall Dunn, state coordinator of Nation For Change, kicked off the rally with a welcome message. He reminded everyone that this event was part of a simultaneous nationwide rally and thanked everyone for their continued support of the Obama campaign and the staging of this event. «Read the rest of this article»

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Clarksville Team Obama sets local campaign agenda

By Terry McMoore | March 31, 2008 |

Clarksville’s Team Obama, is a local grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Barack Obama in his run for the White House. They have identified the following items as their goals for the 2008 election.

Clarksville Team Obama has the following goals:

• Team to hold weekly meetings every Thursday evening at The New York Pizza Depot (NYPD) Restaurant, 3297 Fort Campbell Bvld.(across from Gate 3 of Fort Campbell Military Post). Meetings start at 7:00 p.m.
• Register at least 500 new voters monthly throughout the city, county and Fort Campbell areas.

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House GOP Review for 03/27/2008

By Tennessee Republicans | March 29, 2008 |

The House GOP Review is a weekly feature that gives Tennesseans an in-depth look at what our Republican state legislators have been working on this week, and a glimpse into what’s planned for the coming week at our state house

DUI package delayed by committee

The Criminal Practice and Procedure Subcommittee considered DUI bills this week, many of which were proposals rolled out by Republicans at the beginning of session as part of a comprehensive package to discourage drunk driving in Tennessee. Although they were pleased that some elements of the package received the committee’s approval, GOP leaders were disappointed as some of the proposals were delayed or effectively killed. Some of these elements may have hope with other sponsors, but the Republicans stressed that each portion of the comprehensive package is crucial to solving the problem and saving lives.

Among the proposals that were granted approval by the subcommittee were versions of the automatic license revocation and use of the ignition interlock devices. «Read the rest of this article»

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ACLU sues over Tennessee’s felon disenfranchisement law‏

By Terry McMoore | March 3, 2008 |

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN), joined by the national ACLU Voting Rights Project, filed a lawsuit today in federal court challenging the state’s 2006 law that made the restoration of voting rights for people convicted of crimes contingent on the payment of all outstanding legal financial obligations (LFOs), namely restitution and child support fees.

According to the ACLU’s lawsuit, requiring some individuals to bear anundue financial burden before voting is tantamount to a poll tax in violation of the constitutional right to vote and the Fourteenth Amendment’s equal protection clause. “The legal financial obligations provision creates an undue burden on the voting rights of the economically disadvantaged,” said ACLU-TN Cooperating Attorney Charles Grant, of Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz. “Although not intended, these provisions harken back to a time when Blacks, the poor and other marginalized groups were required to pay poll taxes for the privilege to vote. We are hopeful the courtwill protect the rights of all Tennessee voters, not just the ones who can afford to buy back their franchise.” «Read the rest of this article»

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MCDP offers voter information, registration

By Christine Anne Piesyk | November 3, 2007 |

The Montgomery County Democratic Party held a public information and voter registration rally at Veteran Plaza on Pageant Lane today as part of the statewide Walk the State Blue initiative.

MCDP Chairman Gene Lewis said the Democrats across the county were launching individualized action aimed at promoting the Democratic Party and “showing what we can do as a party for the people.” The MCDP was publicizing key issues on the Democratic agenda and registering voters for the Presidential Preference Primary Election on February 5, and the ensuing 2008 presidential election. (Pictured left, Tiffany Myers registers to vote.) «Read the rest of this article»

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MCDP rallies to ‘Walk the State Blue’

By Christine Anne Piesyk | November 2, 2007 |

Montgomery County Democratic Party will join the “Walk the State Blue” movement as they host a meet-and-greet rally and voter registration Saturday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at Veteran Plaza on Pageant Lane.

Walk the State Blue is a statewide Democratic initiative involving all Tennessee counties to “take back” their counties and turn the state of Tennessee “blue.”

The MCDP will offer information on the local party and issues that concern not just Democrats but all Americans. Voter registration will be available for all local citizens who need to register to vote in the Presidential preference on February 5, 2008.

Gene Lewis, MCDP chairman, said this is the first of several events to be sponsored by the party in the coming months. Refreshments will served.

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