Oakland County Democrats and Republicans Choose New Leaders

On Tuesday night Oakland County Democrats paid homage to their leader, Dave Woodward, who has lead Oakland County Democrats to tremendous electoral success since taking over as county chair. Dave stepped aside on Tuesday and turned over the reins to Mike McGuinness. Mike was the campaign manager of Andy Meisner's campaign for Oakland County Treasurer.

I wish Dave the best in any new endeavor he takes on and with his talent, I hope he has aspirations for higher elected office. I also congratulate Mike McGuinness as he takes over the reins during an exciting time for Democrats in Oakland County.

Gary Peters Addresses the 48th Annual Phil Hart Dinner

The 2008 Phil Hart Dinner was a chance for Democrats in Oakland County to celebrate their huge 2008 victories. Gary Peters addressed the crowd with words about what he will do when he gets sworn in on January 6th, 2009.

New at 11:00 - Channel 4 coverage of OCDP Obama Ticket Sellout

The Oakland County Democratic Party gave away 1,000 tickets to Monday's Town Hall at Troy High School. Barack Obama is all but certain to be the Democratic nominee after the Democratic Party seated all of Michigan's delegates with 1/2 vote each. The town hall starts at 12:15 p.m. on Monday.

Over 1,000 Tickets Given Away to Barack Obama Town Hall

Tickets to Obama town hall meeting in Oakland on Monday go fast

Santiago Esparza / The Detroit News

ROYAL OAK -- Like the rush for a hot rock concert, 1,000 free tickets for a town hall meeting with Sen. Barack Obama were snatched up in an hour Saturday.

The Oakland County Democratic Party office in Royal Oak released the tickets beginning at 10 a.m. for the Monday event, but by 11 a.m., at least 500 people were turned away, said Bruce Fealk with the county party office. Some ticket seekers stood in a downpour, lining up outside theoffice for tickets. Party officials were to distribute tickets Sunday, but that give-away was canceled, Fealk said. "They're all gone. There are no more tickets," he said.

Obama will visit Troy High School on Northfield Parkway for a meeting that is to focus on economic issues. CLICK HERE to read the rest of the story.