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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Economic recovery, marriage equality, refinancing, student loans, and more.
At the June 2, 2012 Virginia Democratic State Convention in Fairfax, we will elect two male and two female representatives to four year terms on… Read More »The DNC Unity Team
War & peace, jobs, making a difference, and Forward!

I am seeking election to a second term on the DNC (Democratic National Committee) at the DPVA State Convention on June 2, and I have been contacting folks around the state to ask for their support. Many of these are people I worked with in the Young Democrats, on local committees, on the DPVA Central Committee, in support of progressive issues, as part of protect and promote the vote activities, and/or in support of Democratic local, state, and national candidates. Others are people who will be delegates to the State Convention who I have met for the first time.
I am releasing today an initial supporters list consisting of good Democrats from every corner of the Commonwealth – from Bristol to Virginia Beach to Northern Virginia. The list includes elected officials, Democratic Committee members, and other activists. It also includes leaders in the Virginia Black Caucus, the Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia, the Asian-American Caucus, the LGBT Caucus, the Veterans and Military Families Caucus, the Young Democrats, and leaders in Labor and business.Read More »DNC Re-Election Supporters List
In years in which the Democratic Party of Virginia holds a State Convention, the Convention considers resolutions (or a Platform) presented by the its Resolutions Committee. In 2001 and 2005, the Central Committee adopted platforms drafted by its Resolutions Committee (which I chaired). See DPVA Platforms.
Read More »DPVA Kicks Off 2012 State Convention Resolutions Process
DPVA has sent out a State Convention update – the Convention is still on the grounds of George Mason University in Fairfax, but has been relocated to the Arts Center. Note that CD conventions are coming up on May 12 and May 19, and elected Delegates/Alternates attend BOTH conventions. See here for details. Here is Chairman Moran’s update:
College affordability, Florida Everglades, foreign policy, veterans, and the growing economy. And President Obama’s speech on rebuilding America.
Good luck in particular to Catherine Reed, Dan Drummond, Molly Ward, George Wallace, and many other good Democrats. Here’s a message from DPVA:Read More »Get out and vote today!
Jobs, the Environment and more
Tax Fairness & the Buffett Rule, Joining Forces, and Romneycare. AND President Obama pens an Op-Ed for our own Richmond Times-Disgrace on Fighting for Women’s Economic Equality. … Read More »DNC Weekly Update 4/13 & Obama RTD Op-Ed
In the first week of September, North Carolina will welcome thousands of delegates from across the country to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. You could… Read More »2012 Democratic National Convention Chair Antonio Villaraigosa encourages Democrats to be delegates
If you want to be elected as one of the 2,500 delegates or 500 alternates to the May 12 or 19 Congressional District Conventions and… Read More »Reminder: DPVA State Convention Filing Deadline Nears
Jobs, energy, women, and Romney’s Etch-A-Sketch
DPVA has published a chart of the locations of the upcoming Congressional District (CD) Democratic Conventions. You may wish to check this DPVA page for… Read More »2012 VA Congressional District Conventions – May 12 or 19!
Our Delegate Selection Page has been updated with the forms to use to file for Democratic National Convention Delegate or Alternate and Presidential Elector. For the… Read More »Delegate Selection Forms
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Convention is less than 60 days away, and the DPVA has set up a new web page to tell you… Read More »DPVA Rolls Out State Convention – Filing Deadline Nears
Security, jobs, energy, healthcare, budget, and a bunch of reasons why President Obama is so much better than Romney. [download id = 181]
I will be joining the Virginia Young Democrats for their State Convention this weekend and giving a presentation on Delegate Selection, Sunday at 10:00 am… Read More »Virgina Young Democrats Convening this Weekend!
I am seeking re-election as one of Virginia’s two male At-Large members of the DNC at our June 2, 2012 State Convention in Fairfax. I will… Read More »DNC Re-Elect
This Tuesday, there will be a special election to fill a vacancy on the Arlington County Board. Libby Garvey is a smart and dedicated community leader who has… Read More »Vote for Libby on Tuesday!
Here are friday’s and other recent DNC updates (apologize for technical difficulties).