DNC Communications Update 9.13.2013
September 14, 2013
#DNC Remembering 9/11, First Lady’s Drink Up campaign, DNC Chair @DWStweets honors 19th Anniversary of Violence Agains Women Act (which VA GOP Gov. candidate Ken
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A DPVA Resolutions Solution
September 11, 2013
Virginia Democrats have been debating the proper role of party resolutions at least since the 1964 Richmond Mosque convention, at which the party voted to
Give ‘Em Hell, Terry!
September 9, 2013
Harry S Truman famously said that he never gave the Republicans hell – he just told the truth and they thought it was hell. The
DNC Communications Update 9.6.2013
September 6, 2013
President Obama to St. Petersburg (I hope he has some time to look around; its an extraordinary place); President Obama visits Sweden; Happy Rosh Hashanah
DNC Communications Update 8.29.2013
September 6, 2013
President Obama and other March on Washington activities; Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz at DNC meeting and around the county; Arthur Ashe Kids Day; Women’s Equality Day;
President Obama Addresses #MOW50
September 6, 2013
I was able to join the slightly soggy crowd on the Lincoln Memorial grounds for the 50th Anniversary March on Washington for for Jobs and
DNC Communications Update 8.23.2013
September 6, 2013
As folks head back to school, President discusses college affordability; DWS explains what we were doing in Arizona in August (see DNC meeting post); 1972
DNC Meeting Report #DNCAZ13
August 24, 2013
So what did we accomplish at the DNC’s two-day summer meeting in Phoenix? The full DNC meets twice a year, and here are some of
#DNCAZ13 Rules & ByLaws Meeting
August 22, 2013
The Democratic National Committee meetings started this morning with the Association of State Democratic meeting, which included discussion of support from the DNC for state
Virginia DNC Members
August 18, 2013
At this week’s Democratic National Committee Meeting, the DNC will elect 75 At-Large DNC members and ratify Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz’s appointments to the Rules & Bylaws,
DNC Communications Update 8.16.2013
August 18, 2013
New and much needed student loan legislation, Disabled American Veteran’s Convention, 78th Anniversary of Social Security, and congratulations to Cory Booker!
DNC Meeting – By the Time I Get to Arizona
August 9, 2013
The Democratic National Committee will meet on August 22-23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The full DNC meeting will consider the Chair’s nominations for the DNC’s Credentials,
DNC Communications Update – 8/9/2013
August 9, 2013
President Obama thanks the Troops, a better bargain for the middle class, new DNC Voting Rights website, Donna Brazile on the Voting Rights Act, Florida voter
Today: 48th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
August 6, 2013
Recent actions of the Supreme Court and GOP-led state governments highlight the importance of the Voting Rights Act in preserving that most fundamental of rights
DNC Communications Update 8/2/2013
August 5, 2013
President Obama continues his fight for the Middle Class tour, important meeting with civil rights leaders on protecting voting rights, economic recovery continues, DNC Director
DNC Communications Update 7/26/2013
July 27, 2013
Obama economic tour – focusing on the middle class, Michelle at La Raza, Louisville, Bidens in India, Vietnam prez, a better bargain for the middle class.
Terry Wins 1st Debate
July 20, 2013
Democrat Terry McAuliffe clearly won today’s debate. Terry talked about issues that are important to Virginians, like jobs, transportation, education, health care, and human rights.
DNC Communications Update 7/19/2013
July 19, 2013
Implementing the Affordable Care Act, DWS at the NAACP Convention, Points of Light (nice socks), Trayvon Martin statement, Live from the White House, Urban Alliance,
1st Gov Debate – Saturday!
July 19, 2013
Tune into PBS Newshour – http://www.ustream.tv/pbsnewshour – tomorrow, Saturday July 20 from 11 am – 12:30 pm to see Terry’s first debate with the other guy,
DNC Communications Updates 6/28, 7/12/2013 & VRA Statement
July 16, 2013
Apparently, the DNC took the 4th of July off (as did I), buy here are the updates on Africa trip, DOMA ruling, climate change, immigration
DNC Communications Update – 6-21-2013
June 21, 2013
President Obama in Berlin, G-8 Summit, reducing gun violence, a woman’s right to choice, and help Markey for Senate, here.
DPVA Jefferson-Jackson Weekend, June 28-29
June 20, 2013
It’s almost here! The Democratic Party of Virginia’s weekend of meeting, eating, learning, working, and staying up really late. Most events will be at the
DNC Communications Updates – 6/7 & 6/14/2013
June 20, 2013
New Education Initiative, Sen. Lautenberg & Mrs. Evers, nominees, mental health, LGBT Pride, employment, and Chile; Immigration reform, Sen Markey! – Election is June 25th! (I
Democrats – Vote June 11
June 10, 2013
On June 11, Virginia Democrats will chose our candidates for Lt. Governor and Attorney General – Terry McAuliffe was unopposed for the Governor nomination, so
Vote Herring for Attorney General – June 11
June 6, 2013
Virginia’s Attorney General is responsible for running the Commonwealth’s law firm, representing Virginia in court, providing legal advice to government officials, and supporting legislative initiatives. The
Vote Chopra for Lt. Governor – June 11
June 5, 2013
At one point I was concerned that combining the energy of Aneesh Chopra and Terry McAuliffe would cause a rift in the space-time continuum, but I’ve concluded
DNC Comunications Updates – 5/24 & 5/31/2013
June 4, 2013
(Sorry I got behind). Here are the recent DNC Communications Updates – Oklahoma, counter-terrorism, Dream Act, Myanmar, Navajo Tech and Morehouse colleges and VA’s Extreme
DNC Communications Update – 5/17/2013
May 17, 2013
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
Democratic Party Congressional District Conventions this Saturday!
May 17, 2013
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