Tennessee Federation of College Democrats

College Democrats Kickoff Statewide Fall Election Campaign Efforts

September 4th, 2006

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NASHVILLE (Sept. 4, 2006) — College Democrats organizations across Tennessee will hold kickoff events this week as part of their statewide strategy to work towards victory for Democrats in the elections in November.

“College Democrats all across the state are ready to work hard from now through November 7 to ensure Democrats are elected across the state,” said Christy Holden, Tennessee Federation of College Democrats President. “We have been planning our statewide efforts for months and are anxious to get started early this semester.

“Hundreds of students will be on the ground phone banking, canvassing, and turning out student voters for Democratic candidates statewide; we even have members managing campaigns and field organizations for key state races.”

“College students are an important part of our formula for victory in November,” said Bob Tuke, Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman. “These students represent the future of the Democratic Party in Tennessee. And based on the enthusiasm and passion that I see from them, the future is bright indeed.”

The Tennessee Federation of College Democrats is responsible for coordinating the week of kickoff events.

About Tennessee Federation of College Democrats
The Tennessee Federation of College Democrats of America (TFCD) is a group designated to unite, lead and coordinate chapters of College Democrats of America on university campuses across Tennessee. The TFCD currently is made up of 28 chapters representing 2,385 students.

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Obama in Memphis!

February 13th, 2006

We would like to pass along the following invitation from the Harold Ford, Jr. for U.S. Senate Campaign.

Please join

U.S. CONGRESSMAN HAROLD FORD,JR.

for a Campaign Lunch Rally
with special guest
 
U.S. SENATOR BARACK OBAMA (D – ILLINOIS)
 
University of Memphis  Holiday Inn
Grand Ballroom
3700 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
 
Monday, February 20, 2006
11:30 a.m.
 
Please RSVP by Friday, February  17th
Phone: (901) 259-7163 
(901) 201-1929
 
or via email

Rashana Lincoln ~ rlincoln@fordfortennessee.com
Camellia Meehan ~ cmeehan@fordfortennessee.com

*RSVP required to  attend

Ford to Host Open House

February 3rd, 2006

Bredesen Is On the Move

January 31st, 2006

The campaign to re-elect Governor Phil Bredesen said it raised $2.7 million during its seven-month fundraising period in 2005, bringing the campaign’s total funds raised to $5.7 million since 2003.

In documents filed today with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance, the Bredesen campaign reported more than $4.4 million in cash on hand as of December 31, the end of the most recent reporting period. The re-elect campaign has received contributions from every county in Tennessee.

“I’m pleased to be headed into this election year with a broad base of financial support and the resources necessary to run a successful statewide campaign,” Bredesen said. “I’m particularly gratified by the grassroots support I’ve received from all 95 counties.”

In each of the past three years, the Bredesen re-elect campaign has raised funds from June through December following a self-imposed blackout period during legislative sessions. During each month of active fundraising, the campaign raised an average of about $272,000.

Bredesen’s re-elect campaign is believed to be Tennessee’s first gubernatorial campaign to voluntarily limit its annual fundraising window. The campaign will maintain the self-imposed blackout period — unless credible opposition emerges and begins fundraising during that period. In that case, the Bredesen campaign would exercise its legal right to do the same.

Assuming there is opposition, the Bredesen re-elect campaign has set a total fundraising goal of $15 million. The November 7 general election is 280 days away.

Source: Bredesen for Governor

TSU College Democrats to Host Student Forum

October 31st, 2005

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

October 31, 2005
For Immediate Release

Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee State University College Democrats calls upon all Nashville and Middle Tennessee area students to participate in a non-partisan student question and answer forum with special guest, United States Senate candidate, Congressman Harold Ford, Jr.

“The 2006 elections are going to be huge for all college students across Tennessee,” said TSU College Democrat President Joseph Samuels. “Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. is just one of the many prime democratic candidates representing the voices of students rather than corporate America.”

Ford was sworn in to represent the Ninth District of Tennessee in 1996 at age 26, and is now serving his fifth term in the House of Representatives. Ford sits on the House Budget Committee and the House Committee on Financial Services.

Who: Tennessee State University College Democrats
What: Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. Question and Answer Forum
When: Friday, November 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Tennessee State University, T.E. Poag Auditorium

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