DNC Endorsement Updates
First, I am very happy to announce major new endorsements for the DNC Unity Team , including Congressman Bobby Scott, State Senator Louise Lucas, State… Read More »DNC Endorsement Updates
May 2012
Please Support the DNC Unity Team on Saturday
Mame Reiley, George Wallace, Doris Crouse-Mays, Frank Leone
- We are united in our years of experience working to build the Democratic Party and elect Democratic candidates.
- We are united in support of Democratic values and principles and working to support and advocate for all Democratic candidates.
- We are united in our commitment to DNC support for building state parties and winning elections for Democrats in the Commonwealth and across the nation.
- We are united in our efforts to win Virginia for Barack Obama and elect Tim Kaine and our Democratic candidates in 2012 and beyond.
Please join us for a reception at the Mason Inn, Friday Night from 9 pm to 11 pm – we look forward to seeing you in Fairfax this weekend!Read More »Please Support the DNC Unity Team on Saturday
Diversity and the DNC
This may cost me some votes, but here are the facts. At this Saturday’s Virginia Democratic Party Convention, delegates will elect four members of the… Read More »Diversity and the DNC
Promoting and Protecting the Vote
I have spent many years working to protect the right to vote, including supporting legislation and State Board of Election rules that make it easier for… Read More »Promoting and Protecting the Vote
Building on the 50 State Strategy, especially in Virginia
Under former DNC Chair Howard Dean, the DNC adopted a “50 state strategy,” which included DNC funding of staff assigned to state parties. The strengthened… Read More »Building on the 50 State Strategy, especially in Virginia
Dem Rules and DemRulz
Since I interned at Americans for Democratic Action in the 1980, I have been involved with Democratic Party rules issues. I have worked with many… Read More »Dem Rules and DemRulz
Working to Build an Accessible Democratic Party
I have long worked to ensure that our Democratic Party and its activities are accessible to all Democrats. I have worked with folks like Ed… Read More »Working to Build an Accessible Democratic Party
Working to Build a Diverse Democratic Party
The Virginia Democratic Party’s diversity is a key component of our electoral success. I have worked hard over the years to advance the Virginia Democratic… Read More »Working to Build a Diverse Democratic Party
Next Stop: State Convention, June 2
The DPVA has successfully completed its 11 Congressional District Conventions. From what I saw (I attended the 1st, 8th, 10th, and 11th CD conventions) and heard,… Read More »Next Stop: State Convention, June 2
DNC Communications Update 5/18
Barnard Address, fallen police officers, Congress To Do List for small business, GottaVote.org (more on that later), and veterans and military families for Obama
DPVA CD and State Convention News
Last Saturday (May 12), I attended the 1st and 10th Congressional District Conventions in Fairfax and Frederickburg. This Saturday (May 19), the remaining Congressional Districts will hold their conventions and our Unity Team for the DNC, Mame Reiley, Doris Crouse-Mays, George Wallace and I, or folks helping us, will cover those conventions. The CD conventions will elect 69 National Convention Delegates and 7 Alternates (2/3 of the total elected Delegates and 3/4 of the Alternates) and chose Presidential Electors, and some CDs will consider also resolutions. (See CD Convention details below.)Read More »DPVA CD and State Convention News
DNC Communications Update 5/11
Economic recovery, marriage equality, refinancing, student loans, and more.
The DNC Unity Team
At the June 2, 2012 Virginia Democratic State Convention in Fairfax, we will elect two male and two female representatives to four year terms on… Read More »The DNC Unity Team
DNC Communications Update – May 4
War & peace, jobs, making a difference, and Forward!
DNC Re-Election Supporters List
I am seeking election to a second term on the DNC (Democratic National Committee) at the DPVA State Convention on June 2, and I have been contacting folks around the state to ask for their support. Many of these are people I worked with in the Young Democrats, on local committees, on the DPVA Central Committee, in support of progressive issues, as part of protect and promote the vote activities, and/or in support of Democratic local, state, and national candidates. Others are people who will be delegates to the State Convention who I have met for the first time.
I am releasing today an initial supporters list consisting of good Democrats from every corner of the Commonwealth – from Bristol to Virginia Beach to Northern Virginia. The list includes elected officials, Democratic Committee members, and other activists. It also includes leaders in the Virginia Black Caucus, the Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia, the Asian-American Caucus, the LGBT Caucus, the Veterans and Military Families Caucus, the Young Democrats, and leaders in Labor and business.Read More »DNC Re-Election Supporters List
DPVA Kicks Off 2012 State Convention Resolutions Process
In years in which the Democratic Party of Virginia holds a State Convention, the Convention considers resolutions (or a Platform) presented by the its Resolutions Committee. In 2001 and 2005, the Central Committee adopted platforms drafted by its Resolutions Committee (which I chaired). See DPVA Platforms.
Read More »DPVA Kicks Off 2012 State Convention Resolutions Process
DPVA State Convention Update
DPVA has sent out a State Convention update – the Convention is still on the grounds of George Mason University in Fairfax, but has been relocated to the Arts Center. Note that CD conventions are coming up on May 12 and May 19, and elected Delegates/Alternates attend BOTH conventions. See here for details. Here is Chairman Moran’s update:
DNC Weekly Update – 4/27
College affordability, Florida Everglades, foreign policy, veterans, and the growing economy. And President Obama’s speech on rebuilding America.
Get out and vote today!
Good luck in particular to Catherine Reed, Dan Drummond, Molly Ward, George Wallace, and many other good Democrats. Here’s a message from DPVA:Read More »Get out and vote today!