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State Democratic Party Chairman Addresses Wiregrass Democratic Women's Club
Posted by: JSKeppy, JSKeppy@hotmail.com, Date: Jun 29 2009 9:49 PM
Enterprise: Bringing a message of hope and encouragement, Alabama Democratic Party chairman Joe Turnham spoke before an enthusiastic crowd from the Wiregrass Democratic Women's Club.
In his remarks, Turnham spoke of the diversity of people he had met. He expressed a strong support for the military community, pointing out that it was a Democratic Congress that is appropriating funds to support that community.
"We can win elections down here. We're going to win," said Turnham. "It was a shot heard around the country when after 42 years, the Democrats won the Second Congressional District."
According to Turnham, about 70% to 75% of the Sheriffs and District Attorneys in the state are Democrats. He added that there are 7 to 10 sitting elected Republicans, many of who are in the judiciary, that have filed petitions with the party to switch and run as Democrats at the next election cycle.
Turnham said the party was taking the fight to parts of Alabama that have been traditional Republican strongholds and clubs were strengthening in Baldwin, Shelby and Lee counties with inroads being made in Elmore and Autauga counties.
For more information about the Wiregrass Democratic Women's Club, contact Christine Emerson, President, at (334) 447 3114 or email to cricket-e@hotmail.com.
