Alan Clendenin

Gwen Graham Reception

Alan Clendenin — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

I hope you can join me on Wednesday evening, May 22nd, for a reception with Senator Bob Graham and Governor Charlie Crist in support of Gwen Graham for Congress. This is going to be a VERY special evening. We are asking for a $250 contribution per person to attend this event in support of an amazing candidate! For additional information contact me at (813) 495-7751. To RSVP contact Julia Gill at julia.gill.07@gmail.com or online at www.gwengraham.com.

RSVP Now!

Alan Clendenin — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

In just 5 days, right here in Tampa, many of the most amazing political figures in Florida will come together to support Gwen Graham for Congress. You do not want to miss this! If you haven’t RSVP’d, do it RIGHT NOW! julia.gill.07@gmail.com

Hillsborough Democratic Party Kennedy King Dinner

Alan Clendenin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:01 EST

Please join us in support of the The Hillsborough County Democratic Party Saturday, May 11, 2013 Social Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:15 p.m. Tampa Convention Center 333. S. Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602 Individual Tickets to dinner - $150

DNC Weekly Update April 19 2013

Alan Clendenin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:00:01 EST

Democratic National Committee Update. President Obama in Boston: “Every one of us stands with you” President Obama on Senate Vote to Block Expanded Background Checks for Gun Sales President Obama Welcomes Wounded Warriors Taking Part in the “Soldier Ride” Issues in the News: Talking Points: Reducing Gun Violence

Chris Mitchell Appointed to Key Leadership Post

Alan Clendenin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:01 EST

House Democratic Leader Designate, Darryl Rouson, appoints Chris Mitchell to key leadership post...

Statement by Alan Clendenin on Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll’s resignation.

Alan Clendenin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:01 EST

Statement by Alan Clendenin on Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll’s resignation.

(Tampa, FL) As the Florida Republican Party of Florida attempts to wash the Jim Greer hooker and sleazy bookkeeping stench off their party, they are once again knocked back down into the gutter. Gov. Rick Scott (who made millions running a company that pleaded guilty to Medicare fraud) demonstrates, we are judged by the company we keep. And his company has been Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll.

Medicare fraud, voter registration fraud, money laundering, grand theft, and now allegations of racketeering, Floridians deserve better. Florida Republican leaders have demonstrated time after time a willful disregard of ethics and law. When will the for sale sign come off our governors mansion and Republican controlled legislature?

February 22, 2013 DNC Weekly Update

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

Click here to read the February 22, 2013 DNC weekly update featuring:

Working to Stop the Sequester

Watch our video here

President Obama Speaks on Avoiding the Sequester

Watch the President’s remarks on the sequester here.

Vice President Biden Addresses Gun Safety Conference

Vice President Biden Presents Medals of Valor to Public Safety Officers

Feb 15, 2013 DNC Weekly Update

DNC — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

President Obama Delivers State of the Union Address On Tuesday night, President Obama delivered the State of the Union Address, in which he outlined his plan for a thriving middle class and a strong America. During his speech, the President reflected upon the progress we have made as a nation and presented his vision for an even stronger future, saying:

DNC Update - February 8, 2013

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:00:01 EST

Democratic National Committee Weekly Update

Click the link below to read the DNC update containing the following stories:

President Obama Holds Roundtable in Minneapolis with Local Leaders and Law Enforcement Officials, Discusses Need to Reduce Gun Violence
The President Delivers Statement on the Sequester and Our Economic Recovery
President Obama Announces Sally Jewell as His Choice to Lead Department of Interior
The President Speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast
Issues in the News

Click here: February 8, 2013 Democratic National Committee Weekly Update

Solicitation for Committee Volunteers

Alan Clendenin — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

Dear Fellow Democrat,

On Monday February 4, 2013, Allison Tant and I met to discuss building our new Florida Democratic Party team.

To expand opportunities for you to participate in building our party, we are soliciting your help to recruit new members to our leadership team. Rather than just appoint members of our standing committees, we believe we need to expand our outreach to ensure our leadership is as diverse and multicultural as our incredible state. To reach this goal, we are soliciting volunteers and recommendations to serve on these important standing committees. Individuals should represent a cross section of our Democratic leadership and activists, who have the dedication, knowledge, skills and time to serve.

This communication is an official call for volunteers to serve on the Florida Democratic Party standing committees. Logistics will ultimately limit the size of the committees, however we will strive to include the faces, principles and values that best represent our party and our state. Individuals interested in serving on the committees must be willing to participate in telephone conference calls, attend regional meetings and travel to statewide meeting locations.

With the exception of the Judicial Council (see below) all registered Democrats in our state are eligible to serve on standing committees.

The following are the Florida Democratic Party standing committees:

Rules Committee – Open to all Florida registered Democrats
Affirmative Action Committee – Open to all Florida registered Democrats.
Committee on Clubs, Organizations, and Caucuses – Open to all Florida registered Democrats
Legislative Liaison Committee – Open to all Florida registered Democrats
Campaign Committee – Open to all Florida registered Democrats
Judicial Council – Membership in this committee is restricted to the following: Members shall consist of one (1) person from each congressional district, who may be either a member of the State Executive Committee, a county Democratic Executive Committee chair, or a county Democratic Executive Committee vice chair.

If you would like to join our incredible team submit by e-mail a brief note why you are interested and qualified to serve. alan@alanclendenin.com.

Applications must be received by February 15, 2013. Appointments will be made by February 28, 2013.

Thank you for your consideration.

Alan Clendenin
Vice Chair, Florida Democratic Party
614 W. Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 495-7751
alan@alanclendenin.com

Facts are Facts

Alan Clendenin — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:00:01 EST

FACTS ARE FACTS

On Monday, January 21st, we will be celebrating both the birth of

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the nation's strongest advocates for justice and human rights, and the inauguration of President Barack Obama, a man who is working tirelessly to build a more perfect union for our children and our children's children.

Inspired by these men, and the hundreds of men and women who are the backbone of the Florida Democratic Party, I put my hat in the ring to become the next Chairman.

I expected to travel the state presenting my vision and my qualifications, and I also expected to compete on the merits with anyone else who might be running for this position.

What I didn't expect was to find Democratic leaders in our own party practicing a campaign of disinformation, misinformation, and fear mongering that reminds me of the "Swift Boat" attacks that Republican groups launched against Senator John Kerry in 2004.

Facts are facts, or as one of my favorite Presidents Bill Clinton recently said during our convention. “I came from a place where people still thought two and two was four. It’s arithmetic.”

I am very proud of who I am, my accomplishments, and my record. So let's get a few things straight, once and for all:

Myths	Facts
Lie – Alan will direct all party resources to Senator Nan Rich’s gubernatorial primary campaign. Lie – Alan will direct all party resources to CFO Alex Sink’s (rumored) gubernatorial primary campaign. Lie – Alan will direct all party resources to Gov. Charlie Crist (rumored) gubernatorial primary campaign.	FACT –I will not allow the Democratic Party to pick favorites in a Democratic primary. I respect our Democratic candidates too much to tilt the table towards or away from any one of them. ¹
Lie – Alan will not support Charlie Crist for Governor.	FACT – I am a Democrat. I will support the choice of Democratic voters in our primary. I enjoy a respectful relationship with all three of the above-mentioned potential nominees. As Chair I will ensure our party is ready, willing and able to support the voters choice. ²
Lie – Alan will fire the <insert any one of many names> staff if he is elected.	FACT – I have not stated nor do I have any intention to ‘Fire’ staff. ³
Lie – Alan is opposed to marriage equality	FACT – I support marriage equality²
Lie – Alan said that he wouldn't " serve under a woman"	FACT – As a son and a father of two strong independent women, This one is so outrageous I don’t know what to say about it. Really? It is 2013 not 1913 . ²
Lie – Alan said that he "burn the house down if I don't get this job"	FACT – Two years ago I stepped aside when asked because I was convinced it was the right thing to do for our party. I didn’t cut a deal and I didn’t burn the house down I just stepped aside and kept doing what I do. I have always been, I am, and will continue to be a loyal Democrat. I am running to lead the party because we need to change our trajectory. My type of change does not involve matches or flames; it involves training and empowering our activists. ⁸
Lie – Alan has paid the authors of the Political Hurricane blog and paid for an ad on their site in exchange for their support.	FACT – I did not pay the Political Hurricane Blog for an ad or their support. ⁴
Lie – If Alan is elected he will fire <insert name here> and he will hire <insert a number of names here> to replace him/her.	FACT – I have not promised a job or position to anyone.
Lie – Alan is not grassroots. He doesn’t do the work.	FACT – I am a proven grassroots organizer and team member. I walk precincts, stand at polls, help organize events and just about anything else our party or candidates ask me to do.
Lie – Clendenin is a puppet of “Big Sugar” ⁵	FACT – I am not a puppet of anyone or any organization. Not ‘Big Sugar’ or any individual. I have never solicited or received a donation for or from anyone associated with ‘Big Sugar’. I do not owe anyone anything.
Lie – Alan Clendenin does not have fundraising experience	FACT – As National Chair of the air traffic controller’s legislative team I led the team effort to build the PAC.⁶
Lie – During Alan’s term he did not grow the PAC by 900%.	FACT – Under my leadership the PAC grew 900%. When I became chair the PAC brought in less than $200,000/cycle when I left the PAC was bringing in 2 million dollars a cycle. That is 900% according to my calculator. (During my term the PAC raised over 4 million dollars.) ⁷

1 - This is not just a personal value, I committed to this during a presentation on December 5, 2013 at a meeting called by the Orange County State Committeeman and attended by many party leaders.

2 – Progressive Voices You Should Know Interview

http://newmercurymedia.com/audio/alan-clendenon.mp3

3 - In July I spoke with Scott Arceneaux about this rumor. Subsequent to this discussion I have personally called Rod Smith, Scott Arceneaux and I spoke with two other concerned members of our staff in an attempt to stop this rumor. As recently as December 17, 2012 I reconfirmed this commitment verbally with Scott Arceneaux.

4 - The Political Hurricane Statement Regarding Our Position in the FDP Chairs Race

http://thepoliticalhurricane.com/2012/12/31/the-political-hurricane-statement-regarding-our-position-in-the-fdp-chairs-race/

5 - Progressive Dems United

http://progressivefloridademsunited.blogspot.com/

6 - National Air Traffic Controllers Association Constitution

National Legislative Committee Charter (10/97)

The NATCA National Legislative Committee, hereafter referred to as the Committee, will seek to advance the status, professionalism, benefits & working conditions of all air traffic controllers and other safety related employees through political action. The Committee shall assist the President, Executive Vice President and National Executive Board in defining the roles and responsibilities of the National Legislative Affairs Department. The Committee shall be the focal point for all grassroots legislative activity in the United States. By working closely with the National Legislative Affairs Department, the Committee shall serve as a resource to the membership, National Office and National Executive Board. The Committee shall coordinate grassroots efforts on national issues as directed by the National President and Legislative Affairs Department. The Committee shall identify the legislative training needs of the membership and take steps to ensure that adequate training programs are developed. The Committee shall promote the growth of NATCA PAC through member education and ongoing efforts to solicit new PAC members and increase contributions. The members of the Committee shall make recommendations to the National Legislative Affairs Department on the distribution of PAC funds.

The Committee shall receive guidance from the National President, Executive Vice President and the National Legislative Affairs Department. The Committee, through the Chairperson or his/her designee, shall brief the National Executive Board on Committee activities, including Lobby Week and other national legislative training, strategy for promoting grassroots activism, and annual goals of the committee. There shall be at least four meetings of the Committee during the calendar year, or as deemed appropriate by the National President and/or the Committee Chair.

http://nso.natca.org/NSO%20Docs/NSO_PDF/Constitution%202004.pdf

7 - National Air Traffic Controllers Association 2003 Annual Report

NATCA PAC

PAC reached record amount of $2.3 million for the election cycle.

http://www.natcamembership.org/assets/Documents/mediacenter/NATCAAR2003Final.pdf

8 – Press Release issued November 24, 2010

- Hillsborough State Committeeman and DNC member Alan Clendenin said, “The Florida Democratic Party has never, and will never be about any one individual. This election is about doing what is best for our Party and our state. Rod Smith embraced many of the reforms I proposed. He is a proven leader, committed to reorganize and rebuild the Florida Democratic Party. I fully support his candidacy and I urge all Florida Democrats to unite behind him.

Alan Clendenin for Florida Democratic Party Chair Video

Alan Clendenin — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

"Stand with me and I will stand with you. Together we will change our party, together we will change our state!” –Alan Clendenin

Click here to view a video message from Alan Clendenin

Kathy Still, Bradford State Committeewoman

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:01 EST

Paul Still, Bradford State Committeeman

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:01 EST

Mayor Daisy Black

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:01 EST

008-2012 First Vice of Miami Dade County Democratic Party, Former President State Democratic Black Caucus, Mayor of El Portal

Ian Whitney, Monroe State Committeeman

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:01 EST

Michelle Stile, 2007 OFA Organizer

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:01 EST

Ruth Ann Eaddy, Polk County State Committeewoman

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:00:01 EST

Karen Hodgen, Pinellas County State Committeewoman

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:00:01 EST

Mark Hanisee, Pinellas County Chair

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:00:01 EST

Alan Clendenin

Gwen Graham Reception

RSVP Now!

Hillsborough Democratic Party Kennedy King Dinner

DNC Weekly Update April 19 2013

Chris Mitchell Appointed to Key Leadership Post

Statement by Alan Clendenin on Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll’s resignation.

February 22, 2013 DNC Weekly Update

Click here to read the February 22, 2013 DNC weekly update featuring:

Working to Stop the Sequester

Watch our video here

President Obama Speaks on Avoiding the Sequester

Watch the President’s remarks on the sequester here.

Vice President Biden Addresses Gun Safety Conference

Vice President Biden Presents Medals of Valor to Public Safety Officers

Feb 15, 2013 DNC Weekly Update

DNC Update - February 8, 2013

Solicitation for Committee Volunteers

Facts are Facts

Alan Clendenin for Florida Democratic Party Chair Video

Kathy Still, Bradford State Committeewoman

Paul Still, Bradford State Committeeman

Mayor Daisy Black

Ian Whitney, Monroe State Committeeman

Michelle Stile, 2007 OFA Organizer

Ruth Ann Eaddy, Polk County State Committeewoman

Karen Hodgen, Pinellas County State Committeewoman

Mark Hanisee, Pinellas County Chair