Announcements
Grocery Tax Cut in Trouble
With one day remaining in the legislative session, the bill to remove the state sales taxes on groceries is in trouble. A vote on Thursday fell one shy of bringing the bill up for debate, leaving only one day left for consideration.
Most of the Senate's Republican minority have vehemently opposed the measure and have blocked debate. They've also tried to tack on amendments in an attempt to kill the measure.
The chance to pass this bill is not yet over! Please contact your Senator and encourage them to vote yes. Click here for your Senators contact information.
June 3rd Primary Draws Near
In less than a month, Alabama voters will go to the polls to decide the general election nominees for the Democratic Party. The deadline for registering to vote will be May 23, and the last day to apply for an absentee ballot will be on May 29.
For your convenience, we have uploaded and listed sample ballots for each county here and you can also find a compiled list of Democratic candidates here.
Candidates should remember that the 10-5 day report is due between May 27-29.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or your county chair. If you are a candidate interested in obtaining voter file access, you should email brannon [at] aladems.org.
Alabama Democrats Say Hold Exxon-Mobil Accountable
Alabama Democratic Party Chair Joe Turnham today called on democrats and republicans alike to support HB 326 sponsored by Democrat John Knight that would tax oil and gas based upon gross value at the point of production. Companies like Exxon-Mobil need to pay their fair share of taxes just like Alabama consumers. With record profits being reported by big oil and with Alabama citizens, truckers and small business owners being hammered by record prices at the pump, this bill makes sense by requiring corporate responsibility." Turnham explained.
Turnham said revenue from big oil and gas interests should be used to fund children's health care, veterans care, roads and bridges and corrections. Turnham said the recent 8-1 decision by the republican Supreme Court to overturn two different jury awards of $4.5 billion against Exxon-Mobil and Exxon-Mobil's legal attempts to receive tax refunds from Alabama citizens shows that special interests are in charge of our courts. We can help change this in 2008 with the election of a new democratic justice on the Alabama Supreme Court.
We salute Rep Knight for attempting to rectify this awful situation and restoring accountability of big oil to Alabama taxpayers.
2008 JJ Dinner
The Alabama Democratic Party cordially invites you to attend our spring fundraising dinner featuring the first female Speaker of the House. This is a historic occasion as it has been decades since the last sitting U.S. Speaker of the House visited the state. We hope you will join us.
Who: Speaker Nancy Pelosi
What: 2008 Jefferson Jackson Dinner
When: Fri. May 2, 2008 5:30 pm
Where: Cahaba Grand Conf. Ctr., Birmingham (map)
Tickets/Sponsorships: Click here
Abrams Verdict: Siegelman Released From Jail
March 31, 2008
Dean of AL House Passes 1st Pro-troop Resolution of Session
March 25, 2008
HJR338
By Representative Holmes
RFD
Rd 1 25-MAR-08
COMMENDING AMERICAN FORCES IN IRAQ, THEIR FAMILIES, AND GENERAL DAVID PETRAEUS.
WHEREAS, noted with utmost admiration and deep appreciation is the devoted service and inspiring sacrifice of our American Armed Forces in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, these young women and men are bravely committed to the mission assigned, and without complaint or compromise have fulfilled their duties and responsibilities in an exemplary manner; and
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Turnham Discusses Top Dem Issues on FTR
March 14, 2008
Please click the link below to view the recently aired episode of "For the Record" which features Chairman Joe Turnham answering questions about the Democratic race for President, whether or not a "brokered" convention is possible, the role of "super delegates" and more.
For the Record with Joe Turnham
Candidate Qualifying Closed
Qualifying for the June 3rd Democratic Party Primary officially closed at 5pm on Friday, April 4, 2008.
Click the following link for a list of qualified candidates:
2008 Qualified Democratic Candidates
Despite what seemed to be a year with fewer races than average, the Democratic Party has qualified well over 600 Democratic candidates throughout the state. Couple this strong showing of candidates with the national excitement, as well as some very competitive Alabama Congressional races, and it looks to be a huge year for the Democratic Party!
Congradulations to those candidates and incumbents who did not draw opposition, and good luck to everyone else. If you have any questions feel free to contact your county chair, or click here for the state party's contact info.
Aladems Mourns Death of Johnnie Carr
"Johnnie Carr, a civil rights leader who helped organize a 381-day boycott of Montgomery buses by blacks, has passed away at age 97."
"Her family said she was hospitalized earlier in the month after suffering a stroke."
"Carr was president of the Montgomery Improvement Association and helped lead the boycott of city buses when seamstress Rosa Parks, a childhood friend of Carr's, refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus to a white man."
"Parks' arrest on Dec. 1, 1955, eventually led to a Supreme Court decision ending segregation in public transportation."
-Associate Press
The life's work of Johnnie Carr will forever be remembered by the Alabama Democratic Party.
Siegelman Story to Show on 60 Minutes Sunday
February 22, 2008
From the 60 minutes press office...
REPUBLICAN OPERATIVE SAYS KARL ROVE ASKED HER
TO TAKE COMPROMISING PICTURES OF DEMOCRATIC
ALABAMA GOVERNOR - "60 MINUTES" SUNDAY
A Republican operative in Alabama says Karl Rove asked her to try to prove the state's Democratic governor was unfaithful to his wife in an effort to thwart the highly successful politician's re-election. Rove's attempt to smear Don Siegelman was part of a Republican campaign to ruin him that finally succeeded in imprisoning him, says the operative, Jill Simpson. Simpson speaks to Scott Pelley in her first television interview, to be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday, Feb. 24 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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Candidate Qualifying to Begin
The State Democratic Executive Committee will meet on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 11:00am in Montgomery at the Madison Hotel.
On the agenda will be the final elections for Delegates to the DNC Convention and the opening of qualifying for public offices up for election this November.
The qualifying deadline for persons wishing to run for pledged PLEO or At-large delegate was WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, at 5PM. The following persons have qualified:
Candidates who wish to qualify for PUBLIC OFFICE on the opening day can do so by attending this meeting to receive a qualifying packet from the state party staff. After qualifying is opened, the Democratic Party Qualification Form, and other qualifying info, will be posted here.
2008 Election Results
February 5, 2008
Please find below, links to Official Election Results.
2008 Alabama Delegation to the Democratic National Convention
Official 2008 District Level Delegates and Alternates
Official 2008 Delegate Breakdown
Official 2008 Delegate Vote Totals
Official 2008 Statewide Presidential Vote Totals
Then There Were Two
Democrats have an excellent choice in either Senators Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama.
Various polls seem to give an edge to Clinton; however, the race is very close.
Edwards withdrawal from the contest last Wednesday adds an unknown dynamic to the race. Who will Edwards' supporters vote for today?
Only you, Alabama Democratic Party voters, can make the choice of who the next President of the United States of America will be!
Barack Obama Town Hall Meeting in Bham on Sunday
January 24, 2008
"Stand for Change" Town Hall with Barack Obama in Birmingham
Bartow Arena
University of Alabama at Birmingham
617 13th Street South
Birmingham, AL
Sunday, January 27
Doors open: 12:00 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
James Fields for House District 12 Campaign Commercial
January 24, 2008
Rembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word." - MLK, Jr. The Alabama Democratic Party honors Dr. King's legacy and believes it is incumbent on us all to continue his struggle for freedom, justice, and equality for all people. Our office will be closed Monday to observe the holiday, but all ADP staffers will be scattering around the state to attend services in memory of this American hero.
Poll Test
Russellville Democrat Will Be Missed
Margaret Ann Flippen Wright passed away yesterday and the Alabama Democratic Party wants to send our condolences to her family, including Art Richey who currently serves as President of the Alabama College Democrats.
Mrs. Margaret Ann was always a staunch "Yellow Dog" Democrat all of her life in spite of some of her family usually voting the other way. She was always an advocate for the underdog and the needy. She personally helped a lot of needy folks over many years. She was a teacher for many years in the Huntsville area. She was a perfect example of what a real life Democratic Mother looked like in the children's book Why My Mommy is a Democrat?
She will be greatly missed, and we salute her years of service to her community and the ideals she lived by.
VOTE TODAY!
CHECK BACK HERE FOR ELECTION RESULTS Below are links to sample ballots (pdf format) for each Congressional District for the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary. Voting in our Primary is easy. First choose your presidential candidate, then vote for one, two, three or up to four delegate candidates by gender who are "committed" to your presidential candidate. 
Congressional District 1
Congressional District 2
Congressional District 3
Congressional District 4
Congressional District 5
Congressional District 6
Congressional District 7
Instructions on How to Vote
Alabama Congressional Districts
List of Local Board of Registrars
Labor Champion Asa Trammell Will Be Missed
It is with the great sadness that I am notifying you that Asa G. Trammell, past President of the Alabama AFL-CIO, passed away Monday, January 7, 2008.
Brother Trammell served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Alabama AFL-CIO from 1963 through October 1983 and was elected President at the 1983 convention and served through 1993 when he resigned to become Labor Commissioner of the State of Alabama. He served as Labor Commissioner until January 1995. He was also the recipient of the 2001 Labor Hall of Fame Award for the Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundation.
Graveside services will be held 1:00pm, Friday, January 11, 2008 at Memory Hill Gardens Cemetery & Mausoleum, 2200 Skyland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. Their telephone number is (205) 556-6182
2008 Democratic National Convention Information
The 2008 Alabama Delegation will be staying at the Double Tree Hotel in Stapleton, just outside of downtown Denver. If you are a member of the delegation, you can email us at info [at] aladems.org to recieve a link for which you can make your hotel reservations.
More info to come soon...
ENEWS Update 2007-12-20
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Thank you so much for being a part of our Democratic family this year! As 2008 approaches our attention rightly turns to our religious holidays and spending time with loved ones. We must also be mindful that in places like Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina there are big decisions about to be made regarding who our next president will be. Please remember Alabama’s early primary date of February 5 and be thinking about who you will support when that day comes. A link to all candidates’ websites can be found by clicking here. Those of us here at the headquarters wish you and your family a blessed Holiday Season and a victorious New Year in 2008!
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Delegate Candidates and Qualifying
Below is a link to the UNOFFICIAL list of those who have qualified for election as a DNC Delegate candidate to the 2008 convention. Qualifying is now closed for the February 5, 2008 Presidential Preference Primary.
Click here for 2008 Delegate Candidates.
For more information about the delegate selection process, please click the following link to view the 2008 Alabama Delegate Selection Plan (Adobe Acrobat [.pdf] format - 1.21MB!).For more information about becoming a delegate, and campaigning for the position, please click here for the Delegate Packet.pdf.
The following presidential candidates are duly qualified for the Febrary 5th ballot:
- Joe Biden
- Hillary Clinton
- Chris Dodd
- John Edwards
- Barack Obama
- Bill Richardson
ENEWS Update 2007-12-04
2008 Delegate Candidate Qualifying:
If you are considering a run for delegate to the 2008 convention in Denver, you need to hurry up!! The deadline to have your forms in at the Alabama Democratic Party headquarters is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 at 5:00 PM. That is the time your forms must be in our hands; simply having a postmark prior to that is not sufficient. This is the last reminder you’ll receive to come to our office or go online at www.aladems.org to find the necessary forms and get them back to us BEFORE 5:00 PM on FRIDAY of this week. If you have questions, please give us a call at (800) 995-3386. Thank you.
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Alabama Clerk Who Served 60 Years Dies in Prattville
12/3/2007, 6:33 p.m. ET
The Associated Press
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Fred Posey, who set a record for public service in Alabama by spending 60 years as Autauga County circuit clerk, died Monday. He was 95.
Posey died from natural causes at an assisted living home, said his successor, Whit Moncrief.
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Convention Hotel Selected
It's official! Alabama's delegation to the 2008 Democratic National Convention will be staying at the Doubletree Hotel in Denver along with the delegations from Georgia, South Dakota, and North Dakota. ADP Chairman Joe Turnham called the Doubletree a beautiful and accommodating hotel, and said he is excited about the prospect of Alabama's delegates spending time with fellow southerners and our friends from the Dakotas.
The Doubletree is located at 3203 Quebec Street in Denver, Colorado. We encourage all those interested in attending the convention next year to qualify with the Alabama Democratic Party as a candidate for delegate in their congressional district. Candidates must pledge their support to a particular candidate or check "uncommitted" at the time they qualify. You can get the form through our website, or simply give us a call at (800) 995-3386 to learn more. The filing deadline is December 7th at 5:00 pm.
ENEWS Update 2007-11-15
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT:
The Alabama Democratic Party is fortunate to have the state ’s youth on its side. Not only are high school students getting involved and founding Democratic clubs, but the Alabama College Democrats have a strong and growing presence on the state’s campuses. With chapters at the Capstone and on the plains of Auburn leading the way, many other universities and two-year schools like Tuskegee, Birmingham-Southern, Troy, North Alabama, Northwest-Shoals, Alabama State, Alabama A&M, and others have established Democratic clubs as well.
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ENEWS Update 2007-11-01
Chairman’s Corner:
As November arrives and we roll our clocks back one hour, it makes us reflect on how seasons change and how precious life is in all its diverse complexities. As I travel the state for the Democratic Party, I am reminded that Alabama Democrats are more like a big family than a political alliance. We grieve when we lose long time volunteers and party activists as we have this year.
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ENEWS Update 2007-10-17
Children’s Health Care:
President Bush has vetoed the bipartisan SCHIP bill passed by Congress which would provide health insurance to 6.6 million poor children already enrolled, and expand it to cover an additional 4 million. SCHIP, known as ALL KIDS in Alabama, combines the best of public and private health coverage to get medical care to children in need. The expanded program would reduce the number of uninsured children in our state by as much as 65%.
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Jefferson-Jackson 2007
Our JJ dinner this fall will be on November 30, 2007 at the BJCC in Birmingham. Our featured speaker will be former presidential contender - and a strong candidate for a high-level position within the next Democratic administration - retired General Wes Clark. Click here to reserve your tickets today!
ENEWS Update 2007-10-04
Presidential & Delegate Candidates:
Moving up Alabama's presidential primary date is paying dividends for Alabama Democrats. Over the past few months our state has been visited by Democratic candidates for President regularly with more to come. Senators Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd, John Edwards, and Barack Obama have already made stops (some more than one) in Alabama. Edwards made his most recent appearance for a September 30 fundraiser in Birmingham, where 173 people turned out to support his campaign.
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