Brett Carter kicked-off his campaign for the 6th Congressional District to replace Bart Gordon last week on the square in Gallatin. Surrounded by friends, family, and supporters, Brett described his plans for economic recovery in the 6th District and his reasons for running. Brett told the crowd about his disappointment with the current bickering in Washington. “We need […]
Portland/Middle TN Strawberry Festival – May 15 2010
This Saturday, come out and enjoy a Portland tradition: the 2010 Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival, now in its 69th year! Visit Strawberry Lane for the best strawberries of the season, join in the parade, and take the kids to KidsTown to visit with Ronald McDonald and Corey Brewer. Check the website for run down of all the […]
Ben Leming campaign kickoff
The SCDP is invited to a reception in support of Congressional Candidate Ben Leming, Tuesday May 4th, 4:30 – 6:30pm, at the home of Ms. Dixie Taylor-Huff, 6025 U.S. Highway 231 S, Castalian Springs, TN 37031 (about 11 miles outside of Gallatin, at the intersection of Hwy 231 and Hwy 25.) Campaign contributions greatly appreciated […]
Carter Candidacy Announcement
In case you missed it late last week, The Gallatin News Examiner published Brett Carter’s candidacy announcement. Says Carter: We have a lot of problems today, and voters deserve someone who will work across party lines to solve the issues that matter most to the middle class. Read the whole thing here.
Congressional candidate’s wife holds online press conference
from the Murfreesboro Post Annapolis, MD – Despite being 700 miles away, Sarah Leming held a press conference for media and supporters in Tennessee’s 6th District today to explain why her husband Ben Leming wants to serve in the U.S. Congress. “Ben has served all his life and see’s this as an opportunity to continue […]
Civility Dinner – April 15
This year on tax day, while the Tea Party swarms over Hendersonville City Hall spreading their doom and gloom about our great country, the Sumner County Democratic Party will be doing something a little bit different. We’ll be welcoming you and your neighbors to an old-fashioned covered dish dinner. We’ll bring the BBQ and drinks. […]
Democratic Candidates Bring the Best to 6th District Seat
A native of Gallatin (class of ’93), Army National Guard Capt. Brett Carter has joined Marine Capt. Ben Leming as a Democratic candidate for US Congress in the 6th District. Both men have served their country in Iraq and bring the strength of character to stand up for the people of Sumner County and all […]
Marine Capt. Ben Leming Candidacy Official
Marine Seeks Congressional Seat Murfreesboro Veteran Files As Democrat http://www.wsmv.com/news/22997222/detail.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Marine Capt. Ben Leming of Murfreesboro has filed a petition to run as a Democrat for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Bart Gordon.Adviser Jeff Clark told The Associated Press on Monday that Leming, 34, got permission from the secretary of […]