The Slow Schism Heal

By Kleinheider Posted on May 7, 2009 at 8:18 am

Jackson Baker on the after effects of an important speech by Lincoln Davis to the health of the Democratic Party in the state:

That act, Davis’ speech itself, and the very fact of his being there signaled to many in the crowd the pending resolution of a schism between Forrester and the party’s liberal wing, on the one hand, and, on the other, the party’s conservative establishment, represented by Davis, the state’s other congressmen (except for Memphis’ Steve Cohen, who stayed out of the factional dispute), and Governor Bredesen.

That much healing remains was indicated by the fact that the only congressman attending was Davis, who happens also to represent Monteagle in Congress. Conspicuously absent were representatives of the governor’s office.

As a result of a recent working compact between the party’s two wings, Forrester and his team will focus on party organization and grassroots efforts, while candidate recruitment and fund-raising will be the province of the establishment, with Bredesen and the congressional representatives having direct oversight.

permalink

Tags: Chip Forrester, Lincoln Davis, Monteagle, Phil Bredesen, TNDP Summit  

Comments