The DNC is meeting in DC tomorrow through Saturday. Here is the current agenda and the first edition of the Southern Regional Caucus Newsletter. I’ll report on the meeting, including providing information on the Project Ivy data and technology program and other DNC initiatives. Stay tuned @demrulz
Gov Walker’s MilwaukeeGate; Action on fuel efficiency, export/import, and innovation; and raising the minimum wage.
President Obama to attend the upcoming DNC meeting on Feb. 28, 2014; Christie at the Bridge; support for minimum wage increase; and GOP Valentine’s Day cards.

When I started this blog in 2008, I promised to post about beagles. The inspiration was Baci, my first and only dog. I have probably been remiss about beagle posting (as well as other posting). After 15 1/2 wonderful years, we lost Baci a few weeks ago. Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts.
The Democratic National Committee holds two meetings per year (with the Executive Committee, the Association of State Democratic Chairs, and Rules & Bylaws holding an additional two meetings). The next meeting will be from February 27-March 1, 2014 at the Capital Hilton (16th & K Sts.) Washington DC. I’ll be attending and posting/tweeting items of..
DNC recognizes Black History Month, with a post from DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins and a video from DNC National Director of VOTER PROTECTION Pratt Wiley (who helped us out on election day); everybody hates Chris Christie; GOP obstructionism; raise the minimum wage!
President Obama’s State of the Union Address; Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker is the new Chris Christie; Lilly Ledbetter Act anniversary; small tent at RNC meeting; and more on the old Chris Christie.
Please don’t let Huckabee talk about sex; Christie Bridgegate continued; protecting students; and opportunities in 2014.
Christie BridgeGate continues; no GOP help for the unemployed; expanding college opportunity; new SBA head; Happy (50th) Birthday Michele Obama!

Frank Leone
VA DNC Member
I am proud to represent Virginia as one of our five 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 Virginia politics, and useful links and references. More about me, click here.

Frank Leone
@DemRulz
- https://t.co/7G8naHrxx8. Know what he’s holding in his right hand?
about 16 hours ago - Va. House panel expands felon rights proposal to allow voting after release https://t.co/lhYNO4TPOM via @mercuryvirginia @DPVAvote
about 16 hours ago - And it’s not both sides https://t.co/C7hJrgbUWJ
about 2 days ago