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.

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Chip Forrester’s Crew Will Light Your Soul On Fire

By Kleinheider Posted on May 4, 2009 at 11:14 pm

A favorable review of the TNDP Summit in Monteagle:

I have attended many political events in my life, but I have never attended an event to where my soul was on fire. This happened to me when I attended the TNDP 2009 Summit at Monteagle, TN. For me, this was a revival of faith, hope, motivation and a call to action to fight and win. I met many interesting and diverse people and was in liberal heaven sharing conversation with democrats and fellow liberals in the moutains of Tennessee. I even gained a new respect for those with more conservative viewpoints.

This event was a divine intervention for a call to action in what is probably one of the most important elections in Tennessee political history. The Summit was exactly what Tennessee Democrats needed. It was a perfect blend of fellowship, diverse viewpoints, speakers, motivation, celebration, training, and education for a political event.

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Rep. Lincoln Davis Lays Hands On Chip Forrester

By Kleinheider Posted on at 7:42 pm

The highlight of the TNDP Summit in Monteagle: Rep. Lincoln Davis puts his arm around the chairman of his party and says the following.

“I’m not completely through yet set back down. Also about a year and three or four months ago, many of us thought Hillary Clinton was gonna be the nominee — and she would have been a good one.

But there was this young fella, who knew how to organize at the grassroots level. We’ve got a chairman who understands that, too. And those of you in this room understand that. It is the grassroots organization that will win back the majority in Tennessee. Chip, thank you.”

Forces allied with Davis have long been suspected (along with those of the governor) of being the instigators behind the recent discord within the party.

See the exact moment at this link.

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The TNDP Summit: Uniting The Clans

By Kleinheider Posted on May 3, 2009 at 7:31 pm

Rep. Mike Turner relays a highlight from the TNDP summit this weekend in Monteagle:

Highlight of the event is when Lincoln Davis after giving one of the most inspiring speeches that I have ever heard put his arm around Chip Forrester and said united we will win in 2010.

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