DNC Atlanta Meeting Report
March 5, 2017
As evidence that we have a new DNC, here is a report on our Atlanta meeting from our new Secretary Jason Rae. There is more
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DPVA Meetings – March 3 & 4
February 26, 2017
From the National to the State level, the Democratic Party of Virginia will meet this weekend in Richmond. Issues will include the 2017 statewide office
DNC Electionz Final – Results
February 26, 2017
The Democratic National Committee met (for 13.5 hours) on Saturday and elected a progressive, action-oriented, diverse leadership team. Chair Tom Perez, Deputy Chair Keith Ellison, the
Your New DNC Chair
February 24, 2017
In less than 24 hours, we should have a new DNC Chair – this is exciting, especially for DNC members who have felt underutilized (if
DNC Officer Electionz: Endorsements
February 21, 2017
After 8 years of being an underutilized aspect of the White House political office, the DNC is ready for action, and ready to take on
DNC Officer Electionz – Update #10.1 – See you in Atlanta!
February 20, 2017
Updates: See DNC Winter Meeting details below for latest information on this week’s meeting, including agendas and meeting locations, and here’s the link to sign
DNC Candidate Forum – Houston – Jan. 28th
January 27, 2017
Here’s the info on tomorrow’s forum – you can view it on livestream HERE starting at 10 AM EST – the same site as the the
DNC – First Future Forum – Jan 14th – Watch here
January 12, 2017
Below is the info on the first DNC Future Forum featuring regional DNC meetings and officer speeches in Phoenix, AZ on Jan. 14, and here
Democratic Issue Priorities
January 1, 2017
The incoming Trump administration offers a target rich opportunity for action and resistance. Every lousy appointment or ignorant tweet justifiably incites outrage, as will Trump
DPVA Committees Meet Dec. 9-10 – UPDATE
December 7, 2016
UPDATE: The DPVA approved a primary to choose our candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General in 2017. Note that candidates must collect 10,000
From the DNC: Meeting Report
December 7, 2016
Although the full Democratic National Committee meets twice a year, its Executive Committee meets quarterly, most recently in Denver, Colorado last weekend. The DNC Rules
From the DNC: Our Fight Begins Anew
November 22, 2016
By: DNC Interim Chair, Donna Brazile There’s no last word in politics, just the next word. Two weeks ago, the American people spoke the next
DNC Elections Feb 2017 – FAQs
November 19, 2016
The DNC will meet in Atlanta Georgia on February 23-26, 2017 to elect new officers and conduct other business. The DNC issued FAQs here and
DNC Forward (updated)
November 13, 2016
Having gone from shock, to panic, to sadness, to calm resolution (with alternate periods of panic and sadness), I can finally put together some words
You Can Help Protect the Vote (from Trump)!
September 5, 2016
This year protecting the rights of Virginians to register, vote, and have their votes counted is more important than ever. The Democratic Party of Virginia
2016 Democratic National Convention Re-Cap
August 4, 2016
Below is a communication from the DNC Secretary Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake re our Convention and post-convention DNC meeting. I have also attached links to the 2016 Platform,
New Democratic National Committee Meets after Convention
July 31, 2016
The new (2016-2020) Democratic National Committee met the morning after adjournment of the National Convention (July 29, 2016). As is customary, it was a short
McAuliffe Outflanks Confederate Supreme Court Opinion on Rights
July 24, 2016
After the Virginia Supreme Court overturned Gov. McAuliffe’s blanket restoration of voting rights to over 200,000 former felons, he begin the process of issuing individual
9 Hours of Dem Rules Committee Forges Unity
July 24, 2016
The Democratic National Convention’s Rules Committee adopted the proposed Convention Agenda, Officer Slates, and Rules, and a number of resolutions and charter amendments. Most importantly,
2016 Democratic Party Platform
July 22, 2016
Below is the final draft of the Democratic Party Platform, to be voted on at the Convention on Monday. And here’s the GOP 2016 platform.
Open Primaries and Closed Caucuses
July 14, 2016
The Democratic National Committee has control over its Superdelegates, but much less control over whether a state has a primary and how it is conducted, which
Superdelegates: A Modest Proposal
July 14, 2016
After the 2016 election, the newly-elected Democratic National Committee (DNC) will take a hard look at the role of automatic, unpledged delegates or “superdelegates” (ADs)
Dem National Convention Credentials and Rules Committees
July 14, 2016
I understand that the Democratic National Convention Rules Committee will meet in Philadelphia on Saturday July 23rd and the Credentials Committee will meet on Sunday
National Convention: Caucuses and Events
July 8, 2016
In connection with the Democratic National Convention, the DNC will hold meetings and events with its constituency group caucuses and councils. A schedule is below.
National Party Conventions – Best Books (updated)
July 6, 2016
Here are some of my favorites – let me know about yours. Paul T. David, et al., The Politics of National Party Conventions, Vintage Books:
Democratic Platform Draft – Comment Now
July 4, 2016
The Democratic Party Platform Drafting Committee has completed its draft platform – the full Platform Committee will meet in Orlando on July 8-9 from 8 am to
2016 Democratic Platform Summary
June 28, 2016
Here’s a link to a DNC summary of the Democratic National Convention Draft Platform. The actual draft Platform will be released prior to the platform
#Brexit and Trump
June 24, 2016
Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon
DPVA Convention – our work is done. (for this weekend)
June 19, 2016
Thanks to all who made the Democratic Party of Virginia’s convention weekend a success, including DPVA Chair Susan Swecker, the DPVA staff, volunteers, elected officials,
DPVA Convention today!
June 18, 2016
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Convention begins at 9:30 am today – registration – and the Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus breakfast – starts at