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Barack Obama's Coattails in the South
Senator Barack Obama's appeal to African-American and youth voters may reshape the political landscape of the South this November. Stateline columnist Louis Jacobsen writes: Some Democrats hold out hope that Obama could actually win one of the six Southern states...Wilcox County, Alabama
John McCain is touring through areas with a history of economic and social justice problems (which Republicans traditionally ignore) to portray the presumptive GOP nominee as "not that kind of Republican." He will visit places Republicans actively vote against the...How to Become a Delegate - Alabama
Summary of state processMore McCain Staffers Jumping Ship? AL Chairman Attends Thompson Fundraiser
Sign #41 your candidacy is dead: your top campaign official in Alabama decides to attend a fundraiser for another candidate.Howard Dean to Address Grassroots Activists in Birmingham
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean will headline a DNC grassroots fundraising rally at the Sheraton Birmingham on Thursday, May 24. Dean will highlight the success of the DNC’s 50 State Strategy in the Democratic victories last November, thank grassroots activists for their support, and address the Democratic Party’s plan for keeping its majority and taking back the White House in 2008.The Rudy You Don't Know Doesn't Seem to Know the Meaning of Strong Leadership
When Rudy Giuliani addresses the joint session of the Alabama state legislature this afternoon, he will likely try to tout his strong leadership as a reason to support his candidacy. But, strong leaders don’t change their position on a key issue four times in 24 hours.Timeline of a Catastrophe
A year ago today, President Bush was attending pricey fundraisers and eating cake while the Gulf Coast was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. President Bush: Bush In Arizona Campaigning Hard To “Pre-Sell” A Political Victory at 12pm ET. Bush talked to...The Felons Right to Vote
A Jefferson County judge ruled that an unclear Alabama state law allows felons to register to vote. State law says that felons do not have the right to vote if they have committed crimes of moral turpitude, however, moral turpitude...MUST READ: Republican Justice Department Plays Politics with Americans Right to Vote
An editorial in today's New York Times outlines how the Bush Justice Department is playing partisan politics again with the enforcement of voting rights and election law. Yesterday, a federal judge, appointed by President Bush, stripped Alabama's Democratic Secretary of State of very important duties in "a one-sided proceeding that felt a lot like a kangaroo court," giving them to the Republican governor prior to both being up for re-election. This extraordinary, partisan step against a Democrat stands in stark contrast to the Justice Department's "forgiving approach" when dealing with Republican Secretaries of State. Despite President Bush's signing of the Voting Rights Reauthorization just last week, this action is part of his administration's troubling pattern of putting its desire to influence elections ahead of the need to protect the voting rights of all Americans.The Justice Department Plays Politics (Again)
The news of changes in the policies of The Justice Department justs keep getting worse. Not only are they replacing career civil rights professionals with political appointees, but they are actively subverting the Democratic process. From The New York Times:...Alabama's Salt of the Earth
In seven days of intensive research performed by the Democrats.org team, we have determined Lucy Baxley is neither a farmer, nor a thief. The Democratic candidate for Governor in the state of Alabama, Baxley appears to have a keen interest...Tuesday Primary Results
On Tuesday, Democrats in eight states voted in Democratic primaries. We now have Democratic nominees in Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota. We haven't talked much about these races because it is DNC policy to stay strictly neutral in the primaries. But now we can, and we look forward to covering the races on Democrats.org.Cheney and Bush Administration Fail to Fulfill Katrina Promises
In the midst of sagging approval ratings for the Bush Administration and their failed policies including the mishandling of Hurricane Katrina, Vice President Dick Cheney will be at Louisiana State University today. Meanwhile a majority of New Orleans residents remain displaced, the rebuilding effort continues to be slow and hurricane season is around the corner.Bush Promises to Gulf Coast Remain Unfulfilled
In an ongoing attempt to fight low public opinion of his mishandling and failed response to Hurricane Katrina, President Bush will visit the Gulf Coast today for a photo-op.Editorial Pages Unload on Post Security Failings
Newspapers across America are weighing in on President Bush's efforts to bypass a mandatory 45-day review of the deal to let a foreign company manage six of the nation's largest ports, and the continuing vunerability of our nations ports.Polls ... Polls ... Polls ...
The first set of primaries are but a week away. It almost makes me feel as I did as a boy when the "Boys of Summer" took the field for the first time each year. Being a die-hard Chicago Cubs...Dean: Bush Has Left America Unprepared
This week, Republican members of the House of Representatives will release a report that is highly critical of the Bush Administration’s response to Hurricane Katrina.White House Was Warned About Katrina
In the 48 hours before Hurricane Katrina hit, the White House received detailed warnings about the storm's likely impact, including eerily prescient predictions of breached levees, massive flooding, and major losses of life and property, documents show.Letter From A Birmingham Jail
The text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail.Dean Commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dean: "The principles in which he believed and to which he dedicated himself flowed from a fundamental respect for the dignity of each human being. Dr. King gave voice and vigor to a movement and to a dream of his beloved community. In doing so he gave back to America its founding promise."McCain's Bob Jones University?
Despite criticizing President Bush for campaigning at Bob Jones University in the 2000 Presidential campaign, Arizona Republican Senator and potential 2008 presidential candidate John McCain will begin his Thanksgiving recess today in Alabama endorsing a candidate who has addressed, and even praised, a prominent white supremacist organization.Bush's Speech: Touts Inspector Generals Overseeing Reconstruction, Doesn't Mention Karl Rove
Did Karl Rove, as the official in charge of reconstruction efforts, sign off on assigning no-bid contracts worth at least $100 million to companies such as Bechtel Inc., Fluor Corp. and Kellogg Brown and Root? If not, who did?Dean Congratulates Sam Jones, First Black Mayor of Mobile, Alabama on Victory
Yesterday, Mobile County Commissioner Sam Jones was elected the first black mayor of Mobile, one of Alabama's largest cities, defeating City Councilman John Peavy by nearly 7,000 votes in a runoff.Bush's Speech: Bush Touts New Jobs, Doesn't Mention Lower Wages
With $100 million handed out in no-bid contracts to corporate cronies, why is the Administration cutting wages for the working people in the Gulf that are victims of the storm?Democratic Governors Respond with Help
All over the country, Democratic Governors have pledged massive resources -- first responders, shelter, supplies, and much more -- to help Gulf Coast residents.Hurricane Katrina Timeline
It starts with Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco declaring a state of emergency and ends with President Bush blaming local officials for not doing enough.Democrats on the Ground: Helping the Displaced in Texas
We got the email below today at Democratic Party headquarters, and we wanted to share it with you to give you one example of what Democrats are doing on the ground to help those who have been displaced by Katrina.Another Republican Smears the Victims
Add Arizona Senator Jon Kyl to the chorus of Republicans blaming the victims of Katrina and the relief disaster to its aftermath.President Bush's Responsibility
Drum shows how it was Bush's essential governing philosophy -- rewarding cronies and dismantling and privatizing essential services like FEMA -- that lies at the heart of the disaster.CNN: Chertoff 'in Direct Contradiction With the Facts'
CNN's Tom Forman blasted Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff for lying to the public about the administration's efforts in the relief disaster following Hurricane Katrina.FEMA Chief Joins GOP Chorus of Blame-the-Victim
Thousands upon thousands of people had absolutely no way to get out of the city. Is the man charged with responding to disasters seriously blaming them for dying?Important Katrina Resources for Alabama
Hurricane information can be found on the Alabama Emergency Managment Agency's website. Their resources include daily situation reports, press releases, safety tips on what to do after the storm, maps, and other information.Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco Calls for Day of Prayer
Dean: "I want to join Louisiana Governor Blanco's call for a Day of Prayer and ask all Americans to join leaders in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama in prayer for the victims, families, relief workers and all others affected by Hurricane Katrina."Dean's Letter: 'Do Something Now'
Gov. Dean sent a message to millions of Americans asking everyone to do what they can to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina.Hurricane Relief: How You Can Help
Hurricane Katrina has taken a devastating toll on the Gulf coast states: hundreds may be dead and thousands more are homeless today. Please take a moment to contribute and support the American Red Cross' relief efforts.Sweet Home Alabama
Another update from the road from Gov. Dean's trip director, Fred Baldassaro.Empty Apology and Hollow Rhetoric
Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman today apologized for the "Southern Strategy," his party's despicable decision to ignore and demonize minorities for electoral gain in the 1960s and 1970s. Mehlman's empty apology for 30 year old political tactics lacks credibility in the face of President Bush's failed policies.Alabama
Alabama Democratic Party 501 Adams Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 800-995-3386 (toll free) 334-262-2221 (local) 334-262-6474 (fax) http://www.aladems.org/ Chair: Joe Turnham Vice Chair: Nancy Worley Executive Director: Jim Spearman...Money Laundering 101: Abramoff to Norquist to Reed
Tom Delay patron Jack Abramoff has embroiled himself in another scandal involving Indian gaming, and again, this scandal involves the right wing lobbying industry.
