Sen. Tom Carper and Rep. John Carney share a light moment before they speak to the Democrats at the jamboree. BY DENY HOWETH
September 4, 2013
Democrats gathered at Cape Henlopen State Park Aug. 24 for the annual Sussex Democrat Jamboree to celebrate and invigorate upcoming campaigns. A picnic lunch was enjoyed by politicians and voters, and speeches concluded the jamboree.
Sen. Tom Carper and Rep. John Carney share a light moment before they speak to the Democrats at the jamboree. BY DENY HOWETH
Barbara Vaughn, former Lewes city councilwoman, greets Sen. Tom Carper at the Democratic Jamboree. BY DENY HOWETH
Lt. Gov. Matthew Denn shares the stage with his two sons Zack, left, and Adam. BY DENY HOWETH
Marie Mayor, co-owner of Lavender Fields and political activist, greets Democrats at the jamboree. BY DENY HOWETH
Lewes locals stand for the National Anthem. BY DENY HOWETH
Greg Fuller, former Sussex County Register of Wills, sings the national anthem, while emcee Mitch Crane, left, chairman of the Sussex County Democratic Committee, and Marie Mayor look on. BY DENY HOWETH
Delaware State Treaurer Chip Flowers talks about integrity in elected offices. BY DENY HOWETH
Sen. Chris Coons reflects that on the year he was born, some 250,000 people marched on Washington, D.C. for equality and rights, and the day of the jamboree was the 50-year anniversary. While great strides have been made, there is still a lot to do, he said. BY DENY HOWETH
Sen. Chris Coons talks to a crowd of almost 300 Democrats. BY DENY HOWETH
Sen. Tom Carper listed the successes of the Democratic administration. BY DENY HOWETH
Sen. Tom Carper speaks to a crowd of about 300 Democrats. BY DENY HOWETH
Sen. Tom Carper talks with guests at the Democratic Jamboree. BY DENY HOWETH
Rep. John Carney gets the crowd warmed up during the jamboree. BY DENY HOWETH
Rep. John Carney speaks with Sheryl Swed, vice president off Delaware Botanic Gardens. BY DENY HOWETH
Taube Carpenter, left, and Linda Cavanaugh enjoy a festive cake at the jamboree. BY DENY HOWETH