DNC Communications Update – 7/13/12
Middle-Class tax cuts, transportation and student loan bills, and “another terrible week for the Romney campaign.”
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DNC Announces Convention Committees & Meetings
The DNC has announced the schedules, officers, and DNC-appointed members of the 2012 National Convention Standing Committees – Rules, Credentials, and Platform. The Platform Drafting Committee… Read More »DNC Announces Convention Committees & Meetings
RT: 15 Tips for Attendees of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC
Via our friends at DemConWatch, here is some excellent guidance from the excellent Texas Burnt Orange Site, http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/12399/15-tips-for-attendees-of-the-democratic-national-convention-in-charlotte-nc:
15 Tips for Attendees of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC
by: Karl-Thomas Musselman Wed Jun 20, 2012 at 09:00 AM CDT
This list has been making the rounds among delegates and others who earned their tickets to the 2012 Democratic National Convention to officially nominate Barack Obama for a 2nd time. Full credit to its original creator, Texas DNC Member-Elect Glen Maxey, for whom this will be his 11th national convention (if you count one of the three mid-term conventions the Democratic Party held in the 70’s and 80’s). While Texan in focus, it’s applicable to anyone going to Charlotte and makes an entertaining read for those seeking some insight as to what the experience is like.Read More »RT: 15 Tips for Attendees of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC
Sign Up Now as a Convention Nomination Night Volunteer
The Democratic National Convention Committee today released information on how to volunteer for the September 6, Thursday night Convention session, at which the party will… Read More »Sign Up Now as a Convention Nomination Night Volunteer
8 Gates to the Convention
How do you get those treasured convention credentials – Guest, Honored Guest, Alternate, Floor, Delegate, VIP, Podium? This will be my fifth Democratic Party National… Read More »8 Gates to the Convention
Obama up by 8 points in VA
Today’s PPP poll shows President Obama leading Romney by 8 points in Virginia. With Constitution Party candidate Virgil Goode included, Obama’s lead increases to 14 points. … Read More »Obama up by 8 points in VA
Democratic National Convention Updates
I’ll be doing a series of posts about the Democratic National Convention from now until its conclusion on September 6th – you can follow convention… Read More »Democratic National Convention Updates
Rural Virginians for Obama
The Obama campaign has set up a Rural Americans for Obama group. Under President Obama’s leadership, over 50,000 rural small businesses now have access to new… Read More »Rural Virginians for Obama
DNC Communications Update – 7/6/2012
Bus tour, health care, jobs, Romney’s problems, and more.
Act Now for Affordable Health Care for Virginians
Health care reform is real, Constitutional, and will benefit Virginians, and we need it now. Here’s Delegate Jennifer McClellan’s message: Right now families all over… Read More »Act Now for Affordable Health Care for Virginians
DNC Communications Update 6/29/2012 – Health Care Win
Affordable Care Act upheld, Military Family Licensing Act, Better Buildings, and American Jobs; also President Obama’s remarks on the Supreme Court ruling. This is the… Read More »DNC Communications Update 6/29/2012 – Health Care Win
DNC Communications Update – 6/22/2012
Diplomacy (G-20), Title IX, student loans, Latino officials, Romney outsourcing, deficit reduction, and economic growth.
DNC Communications Update – 6/15/2012
Immigration reform executive order, rural council, sub-sarahan Africa, Shimon Perez, health care, jobs, small business, and competing views of America’s future set out in Ohio – here’s ours – Read More »DNC Communications Update – 6/15/2012
Va GOP Convention
Clearly the biggest news was the friday vote by the GOP Central Committee to reverse its decision of two years ago and hold a convention… Read More »Va GOP Convention
DNC Communications Update – June 8, 2012
Paycheck Fairness, college affordability, jobs, small business & more.
Vote Jim Moran Tomorrow!
Virginia’s 8th District Democratic Congressman Jim Moran is facing a primary tomorrow. Congressman Moran has been a passionate and progressive leader who has served this… Read More »Vote Jim Moran Tomorrow!
Results of the 2012 VA State Democratic Convention
Over 2,000 Democrats assembled for the state convention on Saturday, June 2nd at George Mason University Center for the Arts.
The Steering Committee of the Democratic Party of Virginia convened Friday evening for their regular quarterly meeting, followed by the Democratic Asian-Americans of Virginia Reception as well as a tribute to Senator Jim Webb. At the Webb dinner Arlington Democrat and early Brigade organizer Mary Detweiler recalled the history of the Brigade Movement. Senator Donald McEachin and former Congresswoman Leslie Byrne each reminisced about the Election in 2006. It was a great event and truly a great tribute to Senator Webb.Read More »Results of the 2012 VA State Democratic Convention
DNC Communications Update June 1
Memorial day, jobs, and response to Romney, including our own Sen. Louise Lucas
DNC Communications Update May 1 (605.8 KiB, 932 hits)
Thanks from the DNC Unity Team
At yesterday’s state Democratic Convention, delegates from around the Commonwealth heard speeches from party leaders, elected national convention delegates, chose electors, and elected four members to… Read More »Thanks from the DNC Unity Team
DNC Endorsement Updates
First, I am very happy to announce major new endorsements for the DNC Unity Team , including Congressman Bobby Scott, State Senator Louise Lucas, State… Read More »DNC Endorsement Updates
Please Support the DNC Unity Team on Saturday
Mame Reiley, George Wallace, Doris Crouse-Mays, Frank Leone
- We are united in our years of experience working to build the Democratic Party and elect Democratic candidates.
- We are united in support of Democratic values and principles and working to support and advocate for all Democratic candidates.
- We are united in our commitment to DNC support for building state parties and winning elections for Democrats in the Commonwealth and across the nation.
- We are united in our efforts to win Virginia for Barack Obama and elect Tim Kaine and our Democratic candidates in 2012 and beyond.
Please join us for a reception at the Mason Inn, Friday Night from 9 pm to 11 pm – we look forward to seeing you in Fairfax this weekend!Read More »Please Support the DNC Unity Team on Saturday
Diversity and the DNC
This may cost me some votes, but here are the facts. At this Saturday’s Virginia Democratic Party Convention, delegates will elect four members of the… Read More »Diversity and the DNC
Promoting and Protecting the Vote
I have spent many years working to protect the right to vote, including supporting legislation and State Board of Election rules that make it easier for… Read More »Promoting and Protecting the Vote
Building on the 50 State Strategy, especially in Virginia
Under former DNC Chair Howard Dean, the DNC adopted a “50 state strategy,” which included DNC funding of staff assigned to state parties. The strengthened… Read More »Building on the 50 State Strategy, especially in Virginia
Dem Rules and DemRulz
Since I interned at Americans for Democratic Action in the 1980, I have been involved with Democratic Party rules issues. I have worked with many… Read More »Dem Rules and DemRulz
Working to Build an Accessible Democratic Party
I have long worked to ensure that our Democratic Party and its activities are accessible to all Democrats. I have worked with folks like Ed… Read More »Working to Build an Accessible Democratic Party
Working to Build a Diverse Democratic Party
The Virginia Democratic Party’s diversity is a key component of our electoral success. I have worked hard over the years to advance the Virginia Democratic… Read More »Working to Build a Diverse Democratic Party
Next Stop: State Convention, June 2
The DPVA has successfully completed its 11 Congressional District Conventions. From what I saw (I attended the 1st, 8th, 10th, and 11th CD conventions) and heard,… Read More »Next Stop: State Convention, June 2
DNC Communications Update 5/18
Barnard Address, fallen police officers, Congress To Do List for small business, GottaVote.org (more on that later), and veterans and military families for Obama
DPVA CD and State Convention News
Last Saturday (May 12), I attended the 1st and 10th Congressional District Conventions in Fairfax and Frederickburg. This Saturday (May 19), the remaining Congressional Districts will hold their conventions and our Unity Team for the DNC, Mame Reiley, Doris Crouse-Mays, George Wallace and I, or folks helping us, will cover those conventions. The CD conventions will elect 69 National Convention Delegates and 7 Alternates (2/3 of the total elected Delegates and 3/4 of the Alternates) and chose Presidential Electors, and some CDs will consider also resolutions. (See CD Convention details below.)Read More »DPVA CD and State Convention News