state. democratic candidates vying for jeff sessions former senate seat are all coming together for an event to rebuild the party's image. tammy leitner is in alabama and last time we spoke they were just about to gather and speak. now they have in part, what are you hearing? >> reporter: the forum is well underway. they are calling this the summer revival. they are talking about a range of topics from health care to education, they have people from five counties here. i'm here with miranda joseph, you drove in about an hour to get here. why did you come today? >> i came to hear the candidates and hear their stance on particular issues. >> reporter: and what do you think is the main problem with the democratic party here in alabama? >> i'm hoping in the future that we get more youth involved, more young women and young men to hear the stances of the democratic party here in alabama. >> reporter: and there is not been a democrat in that senate seat for well over 20 years. can you change that? >> oh, definitely, we can.