UA students react to election results, Trump victory
The reactions reveal a stark contrast between young Democrats and their Republican peers.
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Young Democrats say that they “are committed to long term fight”
There have been two State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) meetings this month after not meeting for a year and both voted to change the Alabama Democratic Party bylaws and set a November meeting to hold new elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The problem is that they each passed a different set of bylaws and … Continued
Young Democrats urge all members to attend Saturday’s SDEC meeting
Young State Democratic Executive Committee members, who were there last week at the member-called meeting, are urging SDEC members to also attend a meeting Saturday called by Chairwoman Nancy Worley. On Oct. 5, the SDEC met without the Alabama Democratic Party leadership and passed new bylaws, demanded by the Democratic National Committee. Worley was not … Continued
Ten of the 24 Democratic presidential candidates debate: ten more tonight
Wednesday, the top candidates for the Democratic Party presidential nomination met for their first debate. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) capped the participants of the first debates at twenty, so not all of the candidates were able to participate. Those that were allowed were: former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Cory Booker, South Bend, Ind., … Continued
Eric Swalwell will make a campaign stop in Alabama on Thursday
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-California) will bring his presidential campaign to Alabama on Thursday, June 20. Swalwell will be in Birmingham for a meet and greet event with the Alabama Young Democrats. “I’m coming to share my call with the Alabama Young Democrats to go big in the problems we tackle, be bold with the solutions … Continued
Hagan has busy week of campaigning
Democratic Congressional candidate Mallory Hagan is attempting to cover a lot of ground in personal appearances as she campaigns across the 3rd Congressional District this week. “This week was a stark reminder of how important this election is for every American,” Hagan said. “As Senator McCain reminded us, “Americans never quit. Americans never surrender. We … Continued
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By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Young Democrats across Alabama hosted public watch parties for the last presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Wednesday night. The Alabama Young Democrats, a statewide organization, along with members of their Birmingham, East Alabama and North-Central Alabama chapters, hosted a joint watch party with the Hillary … Continued
Republicans and Democrats Both Hold Debate Watch Parties In Birmingham
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 19, 2019, presidential candidates Hillary R. Clinton (D) and Donald J. Trump (R) will face each other for the last debate of the 2016 presidential election in Los Vegas, Nevada: a state that is essential to both candidate’s presidential ambitions. Both Democrats and Republicans will be holding … Continued
Human Rights Campaign and Young Democrats Rainbow Caucus Applaud Moore’s Suspension
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, May 7, the Human Rights Campaign and the Alabama Young Democrats Rainbow Caucus both released statements applauding the decision by the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission to suspend Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R). HRC Alabama State Manager Eva Walton Kendrick said, “Roy Moore is an embarrassment to the … Continued
Alabama Democrats Post 2016 Delegate Selection Plan
By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 10, the Alabama Democratic Party has posted its Delegate Selection Plan for the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley said that the Plan is available on the Alabama Democratic Party’s website for a period of 30 days, beginning June 4, 2015. The … Continued