The Background:
For those of you that may not remember, State Representative Chris Newton, a Republican, was indicted in the Tennessee Waltz Scandal. Newton resigned from his seat shortly after his indictment. The Polk County Commission appointed Sally Love, a Democrat, to fill the vacancy until a special election could be held. Since her appointment, Sally Love has done an excellent job representing the people of Bradley, Meigs, and Polk Counties.
Governor Bredesen has decided that Thursday, January 12th will be the date of the special election.
The Plan: Put Some Love Back In the House:
The Tennessee Federation of College Democrats is offering its support to help the Sally Love campaign turn this Republican seat into a permanent Democratic seat. Now, I know what you are thinking, “I am on Christmas break and the last thing that I want to worry about is helping someone out I know nothing about. After all, I just got done with those exams and need a break.”
Well, here our response: If Sally does not win this race, the Republicans will have set the tone leading up to the 2006 elections. We can’t let this happen.
What You Can Do:
Here is where we need your help:
- On January 12th, the Sally Love campaign needs drivers and walkers to cover the entire district.
- The campaign is paying $50 per walker and $75 per driver with $20 extra for gas if you are out of the Chattanooga area. If you want to get paid, you must be there the ENTIRE day from 7:00AM to 8:30PM.
- Up until and on January 12th, the Sally Love campaign will need help doing phone banking. If your chapter is unable to make the trip, but has the capacity to phone bank, Sally needs your help!
Electing Democrats is the most important function of the College Democrats. It is imperative you and your chapter help out in some way; please contact any member of the TFCD to find out how you can help!
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