Chip Forrester Makes Promises
I’m going to talk about politics. If that isn’t your thing, here is a picture of a bag of eggs.
So Chip Forrester was voted as Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party yesterday. I was talking to Left Wing Cracker about it before the vote and we discussed one thing that I also saw from commenter Jen from East Tennessee mention on this long thread at Kleinheider’s house.
We were wondering if folks outside Nashville will be able to have more accessibility to information about the party. Apparently Jen has the same questions from the east side.
Here’s my thing; I don’t care who is in charge as long as Nashville gets the message that we WANT a party in the East. So far I charge the TNDP with 140+ years of malpractice in terms of East Tennessee. Who is going to fix that? From what little I’ve heard from Forrester, he’s indicated at least an interest. If he can’t get along with the powers that be then perhaps the powers that be will get the message that Forrester won because a lot of democrats feel neglected.
Another commenter who is called looking to 2010 wrote this back to Jen.
Jen: I can guarantee that Chip is reaching out to rural counties and especially East TN. I spoke with someone from the Bristol area today and he is chomping at the bit to get y’all involved. Plans are in the works, so be looking for contact shortly.
Re: Chip and his appeal to rural counties – you really don’t get it, do you? Seriously, am I missing something or did we fricking lose all over the state with the leadership we had? Do you not think he has a plan to involve everyone? There are networks all over TN just waiting to be activated, and the outreach has already begun. Just wait and see before you moan and bitch.
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Everyone has a seat at the table – and the rural county voices WILL be heard and you will be put into play and get the support you need.
Let’s quit this childishness and join together – I don’t expect kum bay yah, but I do expect us to act like adults.
Alrighty. Here’s my two cents. First of all, I’m glad to hear voices in the Eastern Division of the state saying the things that the Western Division is also saying. Not just about rural counties but about there being democrats outside of Nashville. But it also concerns me that that this sentiment is all over the state.
I hope Forrester takes those issues into account. Guidance and leadership is all that folks outside of the capitol are asking. A unified network of information is needed immediately. And, Mr. Forrester, don’t let the elected folks that want to keep everything somewhat dark stop you from getting us the information. That’s what grassroots are all about. Use free tools to keep a dialog running at all times.
You have the technology … USE IT!
As for Forrester’s win, I honestly only know what I’ve read about him. He in an unenviable job right now and I wish him well.
Let’s hope his tenure is more inclusive of Tennesseans all across the state.
And a tip of the hat to Mary Mancini, who live twittered the meeting as it unfolded.
With that said, I’m doing the unforgivable and linking to myself two posts I wrote. One from September 11, 2008 and one from November 6, 2008.
I want to see Forrester get busy. And I also want him to remember that we aren’t going to let him off the hook if he doesn’t keep his word about reaching out to ALL Tennesseans.
Another liberal Nashville lawyer as party chair. Tuke and Sasser both promised they were going to pay all sorts of attention to rural TN. It never happened. Forrester won’t either. He promised everyone the moon and the stars to win this election, and he’s going to be a disaster. The party turned its back on three men that know how to win in rural TN, Bredesen, Tanner, and Davis. I should throw in Gordon, too. And why? This party is finished in Tennessee. Remember that the same people that elected Forrester are the same people that stole a legitimate election last year. What are they thinking?
[...] Newscoma » Blog Archive » Chip Forrester Makes Promises writes January 25th, 2009 8:13 am [...]
[...] I linked to a thread yesterday where, and correct me I’m wrong, where apparently there are a few people have lost it. It’s filled with name-calling and insults amongst democrats and republicans alike regarding new chair Chip Forrester at the TNDP. [...]
Thanks for the coverage at kleinheiders. People are insane over there on this.
The debate (even the bullshit from the cons) keeps interest up among the grassroots/netroots. That in itself is a good thing for TN Democrats.
We can make a comeback in 2010 if we organize and pull more people into politics, in general. I think Chip gets that, even if the bizpigs don’t.
YES WE CAN