Yesterday, election day trauma again brought calls to extend the hours for voting beyond the statutory 7 pm cut-off. This was the first earthquake-related request,… Read More »Extending Election Hours? Not Likely.
None of whom have GOP opposition! Also to Barbara Favola and Janet Oleszek – who definitely have GOP opposition and I hope will benefit from… Read More »Congratulations to Alfonso, Theo, and Adam!
Executed August 23, 1927.
At many primary polling places today, volunteers are offering petitions to place President Obama on the ballot for 2012. We need 10,000 signatures statewide. So,… Read More »Obama on the Ballot!
From now until 7 pm. Check here for your polling place information. Check here for my comments on the races. I hope you will join… Read More »Aug. 23 Primary Election Day – Polls Are Open!
George Allen told a Martinsville Bulletin reporter last week that he now opposes raising the debt ceiling, something he voted for four times during his six… Read More »Allen continues his parade of tea party panders
Here’s a link to Del. Bob Brink’s (short) address at George Mason re education, the humanities, and finding common ground in Virginia. “Virginia is a… Read More »Bob Brink on Virginia
Tuesday, August 23 is primary day – four General Assembly seats (three of which include Arlington) are up, as well as local offices, including the… Read More »Vote August 23 for Lopez, Stamos, and Others
To be honest, I really don’t care that much. I’ve always thought it was important for Democrats to nominate the best candidate, and not worry… Read More »GOP Presidential Candidate in 2012?
The Democratic National Committee will hold its Fall meeting on September 9 – 10, at the JW Marriott at Adams and LaSalle in President Obama’s hometown… Read More »DNC Fall Meeting – Sept 9 & 10, 2011
This week the News-Leader examined how cuts to Virginia’s human services budgets are putting further strain on our already crowded mental health facilities, an issue… Read More »Virginia budget cuts continue to hit home
President Obama’s efforts to put America back to work; and holding the GOP responsible for hurting the economy.
This fall (2011), we have elections for the Virginia General Assembly (the State House of Delegates and the State Senate), County Constitutional Officers (Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, Commissioner… Read More »DPVA Chair Moran Urges Focus on State Races
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A win because it avoids global economic catastrophe, but much work to do. More details here.
GOP needs to agree to raise the debt limit and stop destroying the economy for short term political gain. See the Weekly Update, click here.… Read More »DNC Communications Report – 7/29/2011
Glad to see support for the State Senate plan which would result a congressional delegation that more fairly represents Virginia. It has been suggested that… Read More »Support Fair Congressional Redistricting
The DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee met in Washington today to review and give conditional or final approval to approximately 25 state 2012 Democratic National… Read More »DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee Approves State Plans
Washington, DC– Last night, former DNC Chair Chuck Manatt passed away. In recognition of his passing, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement:… Read More »DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz’s on the Passing of Chuck Manatt
The DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee, meeting in Washington DC today, gave final approval to the Virginia Delegate Selection Plan for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. … Read More »DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee Approves VA Plan
at 9:30 at the Capitol Hilton. I’ll have a report later this morning.
The Washington Post agrees, stating that Alfonso Lopez, is “vastly more qualified candidate” than the other candidate.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Alfonso Lopez, and working with him to elect Democratic candidates and advance progressive causes, for many years. He is… Read More »Vote for Alfonso Lopez, Now
Deficit reduction and holding Republicans accountable. They ran up most of the debt, now they want immediate and unreasonable budget cuts which will send the… Read More »DNC Communications Report – July 15
#VASummit There were a number of concurrent events, which you will be able to view at the DPVA website. I think it was a very… Read More »DPVA Summit – Part 2
#VASummit The Democratic Party of Virginia, in connection with Organizing for America and the Virginia Young Democrats, is providing practical and policy training for Democratic… Read More »At the DPVA Summit part 1
I’ll be heading down to the DPVA summit this afternoon – posting updates and cross posting on the 8th District and Lee Dems blogs.
Today, we submitted the final version of the Democratic Party of Virginia’s Delegate Selection Plan for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. It is substantially similar… Read More »DPVA 2012 Delegate Plan Submitted to DNC
DPVA has posted the latest calendar of events for the first ever Virginia Summit – 2 days of training, workshops, and interacting with fellow Democrats. … Read More »Virginia Summit this Weekend
The Democratic Party of Virginia, in cooperation with Organizing for America and the Virginia Young Democrats, will be holding the first Virginia Summit on July 15th-16th at… Read More »DPVA Virginia Summit Details – July 15 & 16, 2011