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
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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.
DNC Communications Update 1.17.2014
February 11, 2014
Christie BridgeGate continues; no GOP help for the unemployed; expanding college opportunity; new SBA head; Happy (50th) Birthday Michele Obama!
DNC Communications Update 1/10/2014
January 13, 2014
I confess that I thought CristieGate was just a third rate traffic study – there’s actually a lot of there there; fighting for unemployment insurance;
DNC Communications Update 1/3/2014
January 4, 2014
The Affordable Care Act working, GOP blocking unemployment benefits for those trying to work, more on ChristieBridgeGate, congrats to Mayor DeBlasio, and state updates
Democratic Committee Members Can’t Endorse Republicans
January 3, 2014
This is not a surprising idea, but periodically people need reminding. The Democratic Party of Virgnia Party Plan section 10.8 (reprinted below) provides that Democratic
#VAAG Recount Lessons
January 1, 2014
I had the opportunity to spend 2 1/2 days before Christmas with the Herring campaign recount team at the Fairfax County Courthouse – ground zero
Inauguration Day Approaches!
December 31, 2013
One really good thing about 2014 will be the swearing-in of a Democratic Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General, for the first time since 1989. (We
DNC Communications Update – 12.20.2013
December 21, 2013
2014 DNC Strategy update, Mo Elleithee on 2014, really unimpressive GOP candidates for 2013 (including ChristieBridgeGate), state by state ACA benefits, Newtown anniversary, and Happy Holidays! Note
#VAAG – Rules for Recount
December 14, 2013
The recount for the Attorney General’s election starts on monday morning at 7 am (for Fairfax County, Alexandria and Chesapeake), and tuesday for everyone else.
DNC Communications Update
December 14, 2013
People are signing up for the Affordable Care Act and recognizing the benefits, President Obama’s tribute to Nelson Mandela, Christie’s Bridge Scandal.
#DPVA: Resolving Resolution Issues
December 10, 2013
DPVA seems to have issues with resolutions about issues. I’ve posted on the evolution of the Party’s resolution process and a proposal to adopt quadrennial platforms.
#DPVA Picks Primary for 2014 Senate
December 8, 2013
The Democratic Party of Virginia held its quarterly meeting in Newport News, Virginia this weekend – highlights: The Party voted to choose its 2014 Senate
DNC Communications Update 12.6.2013
December 7, 2013
President Obama and Donna Brazile honor Nelson Mandela, publicizing Affordable Care Act benefits, Fast for Families, economic inequality, and Republican governors
#DPVA Steering, Central Commitees to Meet Dec. 6-7, 2013
December 5, 2013
The Democratic Party of Virginia Steering and Central Commitees will meet on December 6 and 7, 2013, in Newport News, Virginia, at the Magnuson Hotel
#VAAG: Herring Wins, Recount Next
November 29, 2013
On Monday (Nov. 25, 2013), the Virginia State Board of Elections certified Democratic Attorney General candidate Mark Herring as the official winner, completing the first
DNC Communications Updates – 11.15 & 11.22. 2013
November 28, 2013
Proud to support the Affordable Care Act, same old GOP, Mark Herring wins, Veterans Day, First Lady on college education; DNC data integration, immigration reform,
DNC Communications Update 11.8.2013
November 9, 2013
Congratulations to Terry McAuliffe and other winners and lessons from 2013 elections and onto 2014*, ENDA, Obamacare, and the President’s hometown Blackhawks and Lord Stanley’s
The Count for Mark Herring
November 6, 2013
When I left the Democratic Victory Party at Tysons last night, Mark Herring was losing the Attorney General’s race by 12,000 votes; when I woke
Election Day Nears – Tuesday, Nov. 5th (6am-7pm)
November 2, 2013
I have a real good feeling about this election day, but we win only we all vote, and vote all the way down the ticket, including for
DNC Communications Update 11.1.2013
November 2, 2013
The DNC is focused on our Virginia’s governor’s race (as well as NJ) – see Political Director Steve Waliker’s excellent blog post and report on President
Something Good about Terry McAuliffe
October 26, 2013
We all know Republican governor candidate Ken Cuccinelli is a right wing, tea-partying extremist (and his Lt. Gov and AG candidate are even further out
DNC Communications Update 10.25.2013
October 26, 2013
New DNC Program – Democratic Women’s Alliance roll-out; news from the states, including Virginia’s campaign; telling the truth about the GOP; profile of Pratt Wiley
DNC Communications Update 10.18.2013
October 20, 2013
Holding the GOP accountable during the government shutdown; special election wins in NJ and Florida; Affordable Care Act Implementation; and Bill Clinton and the DNC
DNC Communications Update 10.11.2013
October 15, 2013
GOP faction shuts down government, threatens default; Affordable Care Act opens; taking back The House; and Yellin for Fed Chair.
DNC Communications Update 10.4.2013
October 4, 2013
While President Obama provides Affordable Health Care to all Americans, the GOP shuts down the U.S. government. That pretty much sums it up. Also Breast
DNC Communications Update 9.27.2013
October 4, 2013
The President and the Secretary in Charge of Explaining Stuff on the Affordable Care Act, Health Care preview in Maryland, Affordable health care is . .