DPVA Quarterly Meetings – Feb 19 & 20
February 6, 2016
The Democratic Party of Virginia Steering and Central Committees will hold their first meetings of 2016 on February 19th, 7:30 pm, and February 20th, at
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Presidential Primary Voter Registration Deadline – Monday Feb. 8
February 6, 2016
To vote in the March 1st Virginia Presidential Primary, you have to be registered to vote by Monday, February 8, 2016. Go to the Department
DPVA Organization and the New Congressional District Lines
February 6, 2016
Federal courts have found that the GOP-dominated General Assembly implemented an unconstitutional racial gerrymandering of Virginia’s Third Congressional District and have provided a much fairer
New 2016 Convention Delegate Selection Page Is Up!
January 31, 2016
I have been posting materials on the 2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate Selection process on the DemRulz References page, but I just set up a
Register to Vote by February 8th for the March 1 Presidential Primary
January 31, 2016
Virginia’s presidential Primary will be held on March 1, 2016 – at your usual voting place, polls open from 6 am to 7 pm. If
Va GOP Asks to Drop Loyalty Oath
January 31, 2016
The Republican Party of Virginia State Central Committee yesterday unanimously asked the Virginia State Board of Elections (SBE) to drop the requirement that GOP primary
Va Voter Bills – UPDATE
January 15, 2016
A number of the bills mentioned in the prior post will be heard Tuesday, Jan 19, at 7:30 am by a House Privileged & Elections
VA General Assembly Voting Bills
January 15, 2016
It’s that time of year again, and the Virginia General Assembly is hard at work. Here are a number of good bills that will make
GOP Loyalty Oath Myths
January 3, 2016
Virginia will hold its Presidential Primary on March 1, 2016 – Republicans have decided to limit their primary to voters who sign a statement saying
Presidential Primary Ballot Set – GOP Calls for Loyalty Oath
December 16, 2015
The Virginia State Board of Elections held a drawing today to determine the ballot order of the candidates for the March 1, 2016 Presidential Primary.
Updates
December 3, 2015
Although I have gotten a little behind on this site, I have been providing information through other social media on a daily basis. So although
DNC Issues Victory Task Force Report
December 3, 2015
Here is the recently issued DNC Victory Task Force Report. Among other things, it reports on the current version of 50 State Strategy, which involves
DPVA Committees Meet this Weekend
December 3, 2015
The Democratic Party of Virginia Steering and Central Committees will hold their quarterly meetings this weekend in Richmond. These will be the first meetings in
DNC Summer 2015 Meeting
August 30, 2015
The Democratic National Committee met last week in Minneapolis – the meeting featured addresses by 4 of the 5 Democratic Presidential candidates, committee work, messaging,
DNC Communications Update 8.21.2015
August 30, 2015
GOP presidential candidates on immigration, health care, the middle class, and teachers, but still no references to Jim Gilmore. Also – yet another nod
DNC Communications Update 8.14.2015
August 14, 2015
The GOP hates women, social security, and new citizens, but likes war in Iraq. But no mention of Jim Gilmore. And DPVA makes the In
2016 Primary Petition Time
August 13, 2015
The Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary will be on March 1, 2016, but presidential candidates seeking to get on the ballot in Virginia must file the
#DNC to Meet in Minneapolis
August 13, 2015
The Democratic National Committee meets twice a year – the last two summer meetings have been in Phoenix (113 degrees/dry heat) and Atlanta (100 degrees/
DNC Communications Update 8.7.2015
August 7, 2015
What we learned from the GOP debates, DNC Presidential debate schedule, Obama’s climate plan, and GOP awful statements on voting rights (which, like civil rights
#DNC Announces Six Presidential Candidate Debates
August 6, 2015
For Immediate Release August 6, 2015 Democratic National Committee Announces Six Primary Debates WASHINGTON – Today, Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced
Happy Voting Rights Act Anniversary Eve
August 5, 2015
Here’s some great news re the awful Texas Voter ID law. Please join the DPVA Voter Protection Council to help protect and expand the vote.
DNC Communications Update 7/31/2015
August 3, 2015
Happy 50th Anniversary to Medicare/Medicaid, and info on the GOP presidential candidates’ regressive views. Kudos to DPVA for making the “In the States” page: On
Support the Simpler Voter Registration Form!
July 29, 2015
The Virginia State Board of Elections recently proposed an updated, simpler voter registration form. Among other things, it still has a boxes to check to
The ADA, the DPVA, and Voting
July 26, 2015
I was fortunate to attend the Democratic Party of Virginia disAbility Caucus luncheon this Saturday in Fairfax, which recognized the 25th Anniversary of the Americans
DNC Communications Updates July 2015
July 26, 2015
Here are the DNC Communications Updates for July 3, 10, 17, and 25, 2015 – mostly information about the lousy GOP Presidential candidates.
DNC Communications Update 5.29.2015 & June 2015
July 26, 2015
Here are the May 29 and the June DNC Communications Updates – mostly information on the various terrible GOP presidential candidates.
DPVA Winning Weekend
June 28, 2015
The Democratic Party of Virginia’s first-even NoVa JJ was a big success on friday night at George Mason – great speeches by Sen. Kaine, Sen.
Virginia GOP Picks Presidential Primary
June 28, 2015
The Republican Party of Virginia State Central Committee voted yesterday (by a vote of 42-39-1) to participate in the March 1, 2016 primary. The Democratic
DPVA Weekend – Hillary and more
June 25, 2015
The Democratic Party of Virginia will hold its annual JJ dinner at the Patriot Center, featuring Hillary Clinton on Friday, June 26 – tickets are
DNC Communications Updates 5.15. & 5.22.2015
May 22, 2015
Women’s Health Week, job market, immigration, latest stupidity and pathetic records of GOP presidential candidates