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Updated: 12:56 PM Apr 23, 2009
Tenn. Dems to set up separate fundraising entity
Prominent Tennessee Democrats are setting up a fundraising apparatus that will be separate from state party operations. Posted: 12:56 PM Apr 23, 2009 |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Prominent Tennessee Democrats are setting up a fundraising apparatus that will be separate from state party operations.
Gov. Phil Bredesen says he hosted a meeting last week with four of the state's five Democratic congressmen and several prominent fundraisers to discuss the changes.
It was agreed to have the party led by Chairman Chip Forrester handle grass roots organizing and communications, while the separate entity will be responsible for fundraising and candidate recruitment.
Relations among state Democrats have been frayed since Forrester was elected party chairman in January, despite opposition from Bredesen and most of the Democratic congressional delegation.
Bredesen says the new arrangement reflects a desire to end the party infighting and to focus attention on the 2010 elections.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Stop the infighting? You guys are Democrats for God's sake! Thats what you do! Focus on the 2010 elections? Are you kidding? Paint the state "Red". There's nothing like a little unity is there?
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