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July 30, 2024

National News

Democrats May Have a Real Chance to Reform the Supreme Court

Biden’s reversal signals a growing consensus in the party.

www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/07/29/biden-supreme-court-reform-00171667

Why Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance 'weird'

Vice President Kamala Harris and her Democratic allies are increasingly branding Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, as “weird.”

apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-trump-vance-weird-c54d506d1f533ee7aa455f7b500322c5?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

July 29, 2024

One of the advantages of refusing the Democratic nomination for president is that his decision to do that has left President Joe Biden in the position of being above the political fray and being able to act for the good of the whole country.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/july-29-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

East Tennessee congressman seeks to defund U.S. agency based on a lie • Tennessee Lookout

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, a Knoxville Republican, wants to get rid of funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media based on discredited claims.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/07/30/east-tennessee-congressman-seeks-to-defund-u-s-agency-based-on-a-lie

Local News & Arts:

Election day is this Thursday, August 1st. Polls are open from 9 am to 8 pm. This election serves as the Democratic primary for US Senate, which is contested, and the US House and TN House seats, along with a few county wide elections and judge retention questions. Check out the sample ballot and other info at mcminnelections.com. 

As we move into the General Election, we will be opening up HQ  throughout the week, canvassing more often, and hosting events all designed to harness the enthusiasm we have for our Democratic candidates. Join us!

This week's happenings

HQ Office Hours 4 pm-6 pm 

Tuesday, July 30; Thursday, Aug 1; Friday, Aug 2

Stop by to pick up Jack Allen and David Thomforde signs and get info on how you can help.

Canvassing for David Thomforde
Wednesday, July 31 4-7 pm. Text David at 423-333-8810 if you can join. 

Jack Allen's General Election Kickoff
Jack Allen will be downtown at the Sounds of Summer on Friday at 6:45 pm. Stop by to show your support!

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Sonya Massey's Murder and America's Readiness for a Woman of Color as President

Sonya Massey called 911 because she was concerned she was in danger in her home.

open.substack.com/pub/johnpavlovitz/p/sonya-masseys-murder-and-americas?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Coalition Calendar: (click on the calendar to get to web page for July.)

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