Jobs, UK and Turkey visits, new Energy Secy, law enforcement tribute, First Lady address, mother’s day. Personal comment on the current “scandals” – jobs, deficit, immigration – that’s what Congress needs to focus on; they should do what they need to do to address other issues, but should focus on governing, not just trying to score political points. read more →
While the GOP/Tea Party is holding a convention in Richmond to chose its statewide candidates, Virginia Democrats are holding a number of Congressional District conventions to elect members of the Democratic Party’s State Central Committee, consider resolutions, and do other business. Specifically, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th CDs are meeting on Saturday, and the 9th CD is meeting next Saturday (May 25). For details on the locations, times, and calls to the Conventions, see below and for more information, go to the DPVA Website. For.. read more →
Jobs, Affordable Care Act, South Korea Prez, teacher appreciation, military mothers (and Prince Harry), and President Obama’s OSU speech. read more →
In Arlington, we don’t nominate party candidates for school board, but the Democratic Party does endorse candidates. This year, we are selecting one candidate and you have an opportunity to vote tomorrow - Saturday, May 11, 11am-7pm, at Washington-Lee High School (1301 N Stafford St Arlington, VA 22201). I ask you to join me in supporting Barbara Kanninen for Arlington County School Board. I first met Barbara (and her husband, Kevin Wolfe) during the Obama primary campaign in 2008 and I worked with Barbara in 2012 when she headed up the.. read more →
President Obama in Mexico, more jobs, veteran hiring, Jewish American and AAPI Heritage months, new cabinet members, science speech, and Markey for Massachusetts. read more →
Boston & reducing gun violence; West, Boston, GWB Library, Planned Parenthood, Teachers & STEM. read more →
Northern Virginia Labor Federation Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Join us this friday – let me know if you would like to join an 8th Congressional District Democratic Committee table. read more →
President Obama’s budget, reducing gun violence, equal pay day read more →
50 years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King wrote his letter from the Birmingham Alabama jail, explaining his philosophy of nonviolent resistance. Here is the letter and commentary. “We must use time creatively, and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” read more →
Frank Leone
VA DNC Member
I am proud to represent Virginia as one of our four elected members of the Democratic National Committee. This site features my regular reports from the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Virginia , occasional news and comment regarding Virignia politics, and useful links and references. More about me, click here.
