Accompanied by daughters Malia and Sasha, President Obama took what he called “another executive action that does not require Congressional approval,” and pardoned “Liberty” (and… Read More »“We Can’t Wait . . . to Pardon this Turkey”
Jobs, Asia, Health Care, Energy – busy week. (and happy birthday VP Biden!)
On this Veterans’ Day, putting veterans back to work, funding Head Start, and making government more efficient.
Dear friend,
As the dust settles from the 2011 campaigns I want to offer you my gratitude for your unwavering support of our Democratic candidates and the causes that bring us together as a party. Having driven about every inch of this Commonwealth over the last several weeks I had a chance to witness first hand just how hard you were working right up to when the polls closed on Tuesday.Read More »DPVA Chair Message – Working Together
In Virginia, elections don’t end on election day. After the polls close at 7 pm, the precinct poll workers count their ballots and report the… Read More »Hitting the Canvass
They close at 7 pm tonight. This is the first post-2010 General Assembly redistricting election so your precinct may have changed. Check with the State Board… Read More »Virginia! Polls Are Open!
Jobs, avoiding medcine shortages, fixing the Euromess, fighting for choice, Fort Monroe VA National Monument!, jobs, middle class security
Jeremy Bird, National Field Director for Obama for America sent out this email today. DPVA Vice Chair Gaylene Kanoyton has also been working with the… Read More »OFA Wants You to Help Get Out the Vote in Virginia
From the DPVA:
On November 8th Virginians will go to the polls and choose their local and state elected officials. While Virginia has an important election every year, the outcome of the 2011 elections, particularly in the Virginia General Assembly, will dramatically affect the future for Virginia and the families who live here.Read More »What’s at Stake: 2011 Virginia Legislative Elections
Mission Accomplished in Iraq, American Jobs Act, and more.
When a player commits a penalty and gets injured (like Beagle in last night’s Caps game), the penalty is served by a substitute (in that… Read More »NHL Rulz
Jobs, flip-floppy Romney, and Creating Pathways to Opportunity.
The 18th Kennedy-King Dinner, sponsored by the 8th District Democratic Committee is the premier Northern Virginia Democratic Event – this year will be extra-special because it… Read More »Kennedy King Dinner this Thursday!
Jobs, Cute Kids, Jobs, Holding Republicans Accountable, Trade (=Jobs)
Jobs, education, jobs, fighting terrorism, and holding Republicans accountable.
The DPVA Central Committee met in Woodbridge this morning and endorsed the Senate-passed Congressional redistricting plan that provides for two opportunity districts, called for a primary to nominate he next… Read More »DPVA Central Committee Approves Redistricting, Primary, Convention Decisions
The DPVA Steering Committee met last night and endorsed the Senate-passed Congressional redistricting plan that provides for two opportunity districts. The SC also recommended nominating the… Read More »DPVA Steering Comte supports Dem redistricting, 2012 Senate Primary, NoVa Convention
I would like to share the attached statement from State Senator Mamie Locke in support of the DPVA Resolution favoring the Senate-endorsed Congressional redistricting plan. … Read More »Sen. Locke Supports DPVA Redistricting Resolution
The Democratic Party of Virginia Steering and Central Committee meetings tonight and tomorrow will consider a couple of important political issues. (Text below) First, it… Read More »DPVA to Vote on Congressional Redistricting Resolution, 2012 Primary
Here is the final resolutions report from last weekend’s DNC meeting, including the resolution honoring Virginia Democrat Ray Colley (No. 17). This package also includes… Read More »DNC Fall 2011 Resolutions Report
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Central and Steering Committees will meet in Woodbridge, Virginia on Sept. 16-17. I believe that this is the first meeting… Read More »DPVA to Meet this Weekend
It’s about time Congress heard from mainstream Americans who want to put the country back to work. The DNC has a great American Jobs Act… Read More »Support the American Jobs Act!
Jim Messina – national campaign manager gave a reelection campaign update to DNC members. Highlights: • We will run a 50 state strategy; have staff everywhere; … Read More »DNC Meeting – Obama Campaign Update
Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz presided over her first DNC meeting and gave a strong speech supporting passage of the American Jobs Act and the reelection… Read More »DNC General Meeting – Fall 2011
The DNC is divided into four regional caucuses – Virginia is part of the Southern Region. Some highlights of this morning’s meeting: • DPVA Chair… Read More »DNC Southern Caucus
I really appreciate all the work the DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee has done over this cycle, and over today’s three hour meeting, but here… Read More »DNC Rules and Bylaws Commitee – Comment
The DNC RBC met for almost three hours today and approved 19 state delegate selection plans,completing their work of approving 56 total plans. One state (CT) will… Read More »DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee Meeting Report
The DNC Resolutions Committee met and endorsed 17 resolutions. Nine were commemorative and included resolutions honoring Virginia’s own Ray Colley, former DNC Chair Chuck Manatt,… Read More »DNC Resolutions Committee
Today’s DNC day in Chicago began with a nice walk to the Obama national campaign headquarters, in the Prudential Building overlooking Lake Michigan. The staff… Read More »Visiting Obama HQ (Chicago)