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
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#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
VPC: 2014 Voter Protection Achievements in Virginia
May 22, 2015
Cross-posted from DPVA Voter Protection Council Blog, 5/21/2015, By Georgina Cannan, Voter Protection Council Co-Chair Voter protection is an important part of any campaign and it
DPVA Launches Voter Protection Council
May 22, 2015
At its March 2015 State Central Committee meeting, the DPVA established a permanent, volunteer Voter Protection Council. (Charter below) The VPC will work year round
#DPVA Submits 2016 Delegate Selection Plan to DNC
May 9, 2015
The Democratic Party of Virginia has timely submitted its 2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate Selection Plan to the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee.
DNC Communications Update 5.8.2015
May 9, 2015
Due to a technical glitch, I didn’t get the 5.1 update, but here is 5.8 – the DNC will host 6 presidential debates in 2016;
#DNC Communications Update April 2015
April 26, 2015
Climate change, equal pay, economic recovery, AG Lynch, and facts on the GOP presidential candidates.
DNC Communications Update – March 2015
April 26, 2015
Middle-class economics, voting rights, social security, minimum wage, Affordable Care Act, GOP presidential candidate clown car.
Va #Voting Bills – Veto Session Actions
April 26, 2015
Here are the actions the General Assembly took during the veto session on some of the voting bills that we have been following (courtesy of
Need #DPVA Platforms
April 7, 2015
I received a call from a researcher at Columbia University who is putting together for analysis a set of state convention platforms/resolutions and is trying
Va #Voting Bills – Governor’s Actions
April 7, 2015
Here are the actions Governor McAuliffe has taken on some of the voting bills that we have been following (courtesy of Project Vote). Thank you
DPVA Requests Public Comment on 2016 Delegate Selection Plan
April 4, 2015
At its March 2015 meeting, the Democratic Party of Virginia voted to adopt a National Democratic Convention delegate selection procedure similar to the ones adopted
General Assembly Voting Bills Update – Veto Version
March 4, 2015
Here are some of the bills the Virginia General Assembly acted on that affect voting (courtesy of Project Vote). You can go to the Virginia
DPVA to Vote on Presidential Primary
March 4, 2015
The Democratic Party of Virginia meeting this weekend will vote on a series of resolutions concerning the 2016 Democratic National Convention delegate selection process. The
#DPVA Committees to Meet March 6-7, 2015
February 28, 2015
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Steering and Central Committee will meet next weekend at the Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Virginia
#DNC2015 – DNC Meeting Report
February 28, 2015
In addition to the Victory Task Force and the 2016 Delegate Selection Plan Workshop, the DNC’s Winter Meeting on February 19-21 had the usual activities of
#DNC2015 – Democratic Victory Task Force
February 28, 2015
After the unpleasant 2014 election results, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz appointed a Democratic Victory Task Force, chaired by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, to identify
#DNC2015 – 2016 Delegate Selection Workshop
February 28, 2015
The recent Democratic National Committee meeting featured an excellent workshop on the 2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate Selection process led by Virginia’s own Patrice Taylor.