Democratic Party

Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman, Bill Gwatney Shot

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:14:34 -0500

Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman, Bill Gwatney has been shot and is in critical condition. The gunman has been arrested and in custody after going to the office, asking for Gwatney and shooting him, Reports say three shots were fired.

Democratic Party Adopts National Platform

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:07:42 -0500

At its meeting in Pittsburgh today, the full Platform Committee recommended that the Convention adopt the Democratic Party's national Platform "Renewing America's Promise" when it is presented in Denver later this month.

Mazen Asbahi Resigns from Obama’s Outreach Campaign Programs

Odur Joe — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:41:45 -0500

Mazen Asbahi has resigned from Obama’s campaign team. The attorney who had volunteered to bolster Barack Obama’s relationship with Muslim and Arab-Americans resigned after several reports linking him to a fundamentalist imam. Mazen Asbahi is an associate with a Chicago law firm called Schiff Hardin.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Dumps Clinton Delegate For Refusing To Support Barack Obama

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:35:18 -0500

In early June a Wisconsin Democratic delegate, Debra Bartoshevich, that was to be seated at the Democratic convention in August, stunned her party by announcing that she would vote for John McCain rather than cast her vote for Barack Obama.

Obama, Clinton Prepare for Final Week of Primaries

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:56:32 -0500

U.S. Democratic Party Senators Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama are gearing up for the final two primaries in the race to become their party's presidential nominee.

Michigan Proposal: Delegation At Half Strength

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 31 May 2008 18:13:33 -0500

Again, 69 pledged delegates to Clinton, 59 pledged delegates to Obama, each delegate gets a half vote. About two dozen Clinton protesters causing a ruckus, and they're being asked to leave.

Democrats Deny Florida Delegates, Stressing Rules

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 31 May 2008 17:49:54 -0500

The Democratic Rules Committee voted to deny the right of Florida delegates the right to seat in the National Democratic Assembly emphasizing rules and how important it is to follow the rules. But the delegates will participate with One Half votes.

Democratic Committee Meets To Decide On Michigan, Florida

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 31 May 2008 08:05:50 -0500

The Rules and Bylaws Committee of the Democratic Party will consider two challenges concerning the seating of delegations from Florida and Michigan. The streaming video of the meeting is starting at 9:30 AM.

Obama, Clinton Stress Party Unity

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:20:34 -0500

In the U.S. presidential race, both Democratic contenders have stressed party unity before two primary contests that could prove decisive in deciding which of the two will face the presumed Republican nominee, Arizona Senator John McCain, in the November election.

Democratic Voters Don't Like The Nomination Process

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 03 May 2008 10:35:52 -0500

Democratic voters may have mixed feelings about their party's candidates for the presidency, but they are united on another point: they don't like the nomination process.

Toward Democratic Debate In Philadelphia Before Pennsylvania Primary

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:55:19 -0500

Tonight, on April 16, is the last presidential Democratic debate before the Pennsylvania primary on April 22nd. The democratic Debate in Philadelphia is being hosted by ABC and broadcast from Pennsylvania's own National Constitution Center.

Montana Democratic Party Has Some Ticketing Problems

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:22:38 -0500

There is some frustration with the Montana Democratic Party over ticketing problems for the Mansfield-Metcalf dinner.