National Voter Registration Day
September 23, 2014
On this National Voter Registration Day – Make sure that you register to vote and that your registration is current. If you have moved since
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#DNCSummer2014 – The Non-Rules Stuff
August 25, 2014
For the third straight year, I was able to enjoy my birthday with the the Democratic National Committee as it met in Atlanta for three
#DNCSummer2014 – 2016 Starts Here
August 25, 2014
The Rules for the 2016 Democratic Presidential nominating process are fixed as the Democratic National Committee met in Atlanta on August 23, 2014 and adopted
#DNC #RBC Drafts 2016 Rules
August 1, 2014
The Democratic National Committee Rules& Bylaws Committee met in D.C. today to (nearly) finish work on the draft 2016 Delegate Selection Rules and draft the
SBE Sec’y: Obtaining a Voter Photo ID Is Easy
August 1, 2014
Virginia State Board of Elections Secretary Donald Palmer posted an op-ed yesterday stressing how easy it should be to obtain a free photo ID from
Tell the SBE: An Expired Photo ID Is a Valid Photo ID
July 18, 2014
Virginia now requires voters to present photo identification to cast their votes in person. See SBE guidance. Although the photo ID requirement unnecessarily burdens a
Tell the SBE: Make my Absentee Vote Count! (Urgent)
July 18, 2014
We will post about the critically important voter photo identification/drivers license expiration issue shortly, but the Virginia State Board of Elections (SBE) is considering adoption
DNC Communications Updates June 2014
June 27, 2014
New DNC voter expansion – IWillVote.com program (more later), D-Day, EPA’s new carbon standards; Cantor loses, 2016 National Convention bids (BIrmingham, Cleveland, Columbus, Brooklyn, Philadelphia
DNC Communications Updates May 2014
June 27, 2014
Looking back at May – Benghazi, bridgegate, climate change; Marco Rubio, minimum wage, 9/11 museum; GOP primaries, women’s health, Harvey Milk; GOP governors’ scandals, “Republican
DPVA #JJVA14 Weekend Is Here
June 20, 2014
This weekend features the Democratic Party of Virginia’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner, with Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) as the keynote speaker. Also lots of meetings.
Presidential Candidate Signature Requirement Lowered
May 6, 2014
To gain access to the primary ballot, presidential candidates in Virginia have had to submit 10,000 signatures of qualified voters. This was the strictest requirement
DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee Looks Forward to 2016
May 2, 2014
[UPDATED] The DNC’s Rules & Bylaws Committee met today and approved most of the proposed Delegate Selection Rules for 2016. The Rules are substantially similar
DNC Communications Update 5.2.2014
May 2, 2014
Good news with ACA enrollment numbers and high job growth, Cantor blocking immigration reform, minimum wage should be raised, VP’s anti-sexual assault initiative, Paul Ryan,
DNC Communications Updates April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2014
May 2, 2014
Affordable Care Act enrollment numbers, GOP budget, minimum wage, Equal Pay Day, Veep BIden on voting rights, job training, YALI network, and GOP ethical problems.
DNC Communications Update 3.28.2014
May 2, 2014
Affordable Care Act, Christie Bridgegate, contraception benefit cases, immigration, the President and the Pope, and FLOTUS in China.
Help Protect Voters Without a Photo ID
March 23, 2014
To implement the photo ID legislation enacted last year (SB 1256), the State Board of Elections (SBE) is developing the process for Registered Voters who lack one of the eligible photo IDs to obtain one free of charge from their local voter registrar. The voter must complete an application form. The proposed form states that requesting a photo ID when you may already have one is a felony and requires those requesting the free ID to swear that they do not have one. Virginia Organizing, and The League of Women Voters of Virginia also oppose the inclusion of the felony statement. Such a declaration is unnecessary, unwarranted, intimidating and not required by the legislative language. Please Take Action and Submit Comments before March 24, 2014 – click here.
University Outlets Highlight DNC’s New Voter Expansion Project
March 22, 2014
Here’s a DNC update on Voter Expansion efforts at college campuses (from the 3.14.21 Communications Update), with links to cited articles: On Tuesday [March 11,
DNC Communications Updates – 3.14 & 3.21.2014
March 22, 2014
If you somehow missed President Obama’s exchange with Zach Galifiankakis on “Between Two Fearns” to promote the ACA, you can find it here; DNC goes to
DNC Communications Update 3.7.2014
March 7, 2014
@TheDemocrats update – Factivists response to CPAC meeting, #DNC14 Winter Meeting videos, raising the minimum wate, Women’s History Month, and state updates
#DNC14 Winter Meeting Report
March 7, 2014
Here is the DNC’s report on our recent meeting (I provided a summary earlier this week). The report provides information on the four initiatives discussed at the
Thanks #Mame
March 1, 2014
#DNC14 – As always, Virginia’s National Committee Woman Mame Reiley Chaired the Women’s Caucus (and ran a great meeting) and participated in the DNC Executive
#DNC14 Winter Meeting – A Year of Action
March 1, 2014
The Democratic National Committee just concluded an excellent three days of meetings, which featured new data, voter, and communications initiatives, and exhoratory words from President Obama,
#DNC Winter Meeting
February 26, 2014
The DNC is meeting in DC tomorrow through Saturday. Here is the current agenda and the first edition of the Southern Regional Caucus Newsletter. I’ll
DNC Communications Update 2.21.2104
February 26, 2014
Gov Walker’s MilwaukeeGate; Action on fuel efficiency, export/import, and innovation; and raising the minimum wage.
DNC Communications Update – 2.14.2014
February 14, 2014
President Obama to attend the upcoming DNC meeting on Feb. 28, 2014; Christie at the Bridge; support for minimum wage increase; and GOP Valentine’s Day
Baci the Beagle
February 11, 2014
When I started this blog in 2008, I promised to post about beagles. The inspiration was Baci, my first and only dog. I have probably
DNC to Meet in DC this Month
February 11, 2014
The Democratic National Committee holds two meetings per year (with the Executive Committee, the Association of State Democratic Chairs, and Rules & Bylaws holding an
DNC Communications Update 2.7.2014
February 11, 2014
DNC recognizes Black History Month, with a post from DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins and a video from DNC National Director of VOTER PROTECTION
DNC Communications Update 1.31.2014
February 11, 2014
President Obama’s State of the Union Address; Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker is the new Chris Christie; Lilly Ledbetter Act anniversary; small tent at RNC meeting;
DNC Communications Update 1.24.2014
February 11, 2014
Please don’t let Huckabee talk about sex; Christie Bridgegate continued; protecting students; and opportunities in 2014.