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)
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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
Democratic National Platform Drafting Process begins
June 10, 2016
From the DNC: Wednesday marked the beginning of the platform drafting process with the first session of the Mid-Atlantic Democratic Platform Forum taking place in
DPVA State Convention Weekend – Schedule
June 6, 2016
Here’s an updated schedule of events for the very busy DPVA June 18 State convention weekend In Richmond. All Virginia Democrats should be part of
DNC Platform Process – How You Can Participate
June 5, 2016
The Democratic National Convention meeting in Philadelphia on July 25-28 will adopt a national party platform that will set forth the principles and issues that
DPVA State Convention – June 18th – Be There!
June 5, 2016
The next step in Virginia’s National Convention Delegate Selection process is our state convention, which will be held in Richmond on June 18 at the
DPVA Launches 2016 Convention Page – Delegate Filing Deadlines in April
March 27, 2016
DPVA has posted an new webpage — http://vademocrats.org/convention-2016/ — with important information on how to run as a state and national convention delegate. The site includes
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
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