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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...Mississippi Gets the Change They Deserve
Last night -- in a special election -- Democrats picked up another House seat in yet another distract that has been reliably Republican for over a decade.Democratic Voter Registration Off the Charts
Democrats have turned out in record numbers across the country and voter registration figures are through the roof. Democrats increased their numbers in the past seven primary states by 1 million voters while Republican voter registration figures "mainly ebbed or stagnated," reports the Washington Post.Game On in Mississippi
The special election for the seat of retired Senator Trent Lott (R-Mississippi) is on or before March 19, a judge ruled. Republican Governor Haley Barbour exceeded his constitutional authority by scheduling the special election for November.Dean: Yesterday's Elections Offer Good News For Democrats
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on Tuesday's elections, which offered good news for Democrats, both in terms of yesterday's gains and the long-term goal of winning in 2008 and beyond to build a permanent Democratic Majority.Become a delegate - Mississippi
Summary of state processCongressman Bennie Thompson Delivers Democratic Radio Address
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina's one year anniversary, Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson, Ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, delivers this week's Democratic Radio Address.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...Hurricane Katrina: Recovery Still in Progress
August 29, 2006 marks the one year anniversary of the natural disaster that changed the lives of Americans all across the country, Hurricane Katrina. As we reflect on the aftermath of this deadly event, we remember the things that did...Resolution Commemorating the Life of Victoria Gray Adams
The following timely and urgent resolution was passed by the Democratic National Committee at its meeting on August 19, 2006. Submitted by: Wayne Dowdy, Chair, Mississippi Carnelia Fondren, Vice Chair, Mississippi Johnnie Patton, Mississippi Everett Sanders, Mississippi Virgie Rollins, Chair,...It's a Family Thing
In Lee County, Mississippi, The Democratic Reunion was a family affair. One Mom desribed how her whole family pitched in to make the event a success and how her daughter is growing up "blue": It was a typical sticky Mississippi...The Democratic Reunion: Mississippi
Future Democrats join in The Democratic Reunion From the Daily Journal: Mississippi Democrats will gather around the state today as part of a national push for the November elections. "We want to get out and reach voters in person,"..."Dean's List": A Look at the 50-State Strategy
US News and World Report on The 50-State Strategy: Here's what the front line of Howard Dean's revolution looks like: two dozen senior citizens seated inside this gated community's clubhouse listening intently as operatives from the state Democratic Party pitch...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.50 State Canvass: Success Stories
Democrats all over the country went out into their neighborhoods and communities and talked about the bold Democratic agenda for change. All across the country, in all 50 states and territories, Democrats showed up and talked about our core values and beliefs. Here are some of their stories.Dean on Reports that Second RNC Chair, Mississippi Governor Embroiled in Phone Jamming Scheme
A new Associated Press report today reveals that -- while Republican National Committee Chairman and former White House Political Director Ken Mehlman has refused to provide the American people crucial information about potential RNC and White House involvement in a criminal scheme to disenfranchise New Hampshire voters -- one of his predecessors was a key financial backer of GOP Marketplace, the Republican telemarketing company hired to jam the phones.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.Spring Meeting & Fifty State Strategy Collide
Bringing it back to the 50 State Strategy, I had the occassion to spend a few minutes earlier today with DeMiktric Biggs, one of the organizers hired by the DNC in Mississippi. Like the previous stories from Utah, Ohio and...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.In the States: Mississippi
Just got back from the training with Joe. Some of you asked for a transcript from Governor Dean's appearance on Face the Nation, and we are doing our best to provide not only that, but video as well. Until then,...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."Mississippi Chairman Takes on Republican Corruption
Mississippi Democratic Party Chair Wayne Dowdy today said that the indictment of House Republican Leader Tom DeLay on conspiracy charges shows that the Republican Party's culture of corruption in Washington reaches all the way to Mississippi. The indictment alleges that Tom DeLay illegally laundered corporate contributions through the Republican National Committee to fund local political campaigns. Chairman Dowdy noted that Representatives Chip Pickering and Roger Wicker have accepted $11,565 and $14,526 from Tom DeLay and his political action committees.DNC Staffers Volunteer on the Gulf Coast
After some fast-track training at the National Headquarters of the American Red Cross, we were warned to be prepared for fast deployment. They weren't kidding, either.Bush's Speech: Tonight You're Not Alone, Two Weeks Ago I Was Busy Eating Cake
Why was Governor Blanco unable to get through to the President? Why did the "Western White House" fail to respond in the case of the biggest natural disaster to ever hit the United States?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?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 Mississippi
The Mississippi Emergency Managment Agency has a very simple resource page up here. They're asking for doctors to call 601-987-3079; EMTs to call 601-576-8085; and nurses to call 601-497-8022. Missing persons should be reported to missingpersons@seoc.ms.gov.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.Mississippi Organizers Plan to 'Change Lives for the Better'
As part of the Democratic Party's50 State Strategy, organizers who were hired to work in their home states are brought to Washington for an intense seminar on the best-practices they should use as they travel around their state and work to build the Democratic Party.50 State Strategy Success Story: Organizers in Mississippi
Thanks to you, our 50 State Strategy is hiring organizers to lay the groundwork now for victories in upcoming elections. Here are some people already hard at work in Mississippi.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.Mississippi
Mississippi Democratic Party 832 North Congress Street Oxford, MS 39202 888-674-3367 (toll free) 601-969-2913 (local) 601-354-1599 (fax) http://www.msdemocrats.net/ Chair: Wayne Dowdy Vice Chair: Carnelia Pettis Fondren Executive Director: Keelan Sanders...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.
Bush Gets the Blues in Mississippi
President Bush had to go to Mississippi yesterday to shore up support for his plan to privatize Social Security. He made a presidential visit to a state he won by 20 points in the last election, and where the Governor, both Senators and half the House members are Republicans. Yet, even after his speech, former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott criticized his newest proposal and the state's senior Senator, Thad Cochran, said he wasn't yet sold on the idea of drastically slashing earned benefits, even for hard-working, middle class Americans.
