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• Media takes notice of our grassroots efforts

  Jul 16, 2007 Posted by Bill Luckett      Login and comment

  Our chairman's and executive director's efforts to reach into every corner of the state have garnered notice in the state's largest newspaper. Click here for the Casper Star-Tribune's profile on the Wyoming Democratic Party, where we're at and where we're headed. The story by Jared Miller takes a look at Chairman John Millin's 23-county plan, describes some of the party's fund-raising successes, and explores the possibility of a Democratic majority in Wyoming down the road.

  That story, which ran on page A1 of the Sunday paper, was accompanied by this sidebar by Noelle Straub examining the rejuvenation of Democrats in the West through groups such as Democrats for the West, Project New West, Western Majority Project and WesternDemocrat.com. These groups are indicative of the momentum swing Western voters have given our party, evidenced by Democratic gains in recent elections and the DNC holding its 2008 National Convention in Denver.

  It is an exciting time to be a Democrat in Wyoming, and that excitement is only going to grow as we spread our message to more and more people.

• New executive director, field director on board

  Jun 15, 2007 Posted by Bill Luckett      2 comments      Login and comment
  Just a quick announcement about some new faces at party central. The state party Executive Committee has hired a new executive director and new field director, both of whom started working for the state party on June 1. Executive Director Brandon Owens brings extensive experience in rural politics to the position, having served as the campaign coordinator for the Alabama Democratic Party during the 2006 election cycle. He has over 10 years working for Democratic candidates and causes in the Southeast. Brandon worked with the Alabama Restaurant Association and founded the Alabama Beverage Licensees Association to lobby the state legislature and municipalities. He has also handled legislative matters for the speaker of the Alabama State House and the chamber's Ways and Means Committee. Brandon attended Auburn University as an undergraduate and taught classes on state and local government at the University of Alabama while completing graduate coursework. But to be sure, he is an ...continue reading