Welcoming Dr. Angela Merkel
EJ & I greet the German Chancellor.
DemRulz
Fall Democratic Party Meetings
The Democratic National Committee will hold its Fall Meeting on September 9-10, 2011 – location undetermined, but rumored to be Chicago. The Democratic Party of… Read More »Fall Democratic Party Meetings
DPVA Delegate Selection Plan
In response to DNC Rules and Bylaws Staff Evaluation, the DPVA has submitted a slightly revised version of its Delegate Selection Plan (attached). The RBC… Read More »DPVA Delegate Selection Plan
DPVA Does Blacksburg
The Democratic Party of Virginia held its Steering and Central Committee Meetings in Blacksburg, Virginia this weekend – visiting the Fightin’ Ninth Congressional District for the first time in memory. The trip was a bit of challenge, but if you are going to be stuck on a Virginia interstate for hours, I-81 has nice scenery, and the weather was beautiful. Once we got there, we received a very warm welcome from the Montgomery County and other SW Va Democrats and were happy to be at Va. Tech. I liked the new format which included workshops in addition to the business meeting. Highlights included:Read More »DPVA Does Blacksburg
DNC Communications Report – 6/3/2011
Response to May jobs report and the resurgence of the American auto industry and more. CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee said: “There are always bumps on the… Read More »DNC Communications Report – 6/3/2011
DPVA General Assembly Election Guidance
General Assembly District Committees need to notify the State Board of Elections of their nominating processes by this friday – there are other deadlines coming… Read More »DPVA General Assembly Election Guidance
DNC Communications Report – 5/27/2011
After a brief hiatus, here is this week’s DNC Communications Report – including the President’s trip to Europe, Chrysler loan payback, new auto fuel economy labels,… Read More »DNC Communications Report – 5/27/2011
DPVA Quarterly Meeting (June 3-4) Update
DPVA has provided the following information to Central Committee members and City and County Chairs regarding its upcoming quarterly meetings. We are dedicating the meetings to our recently departed, long-term Vice Chair Ray Colley, and it is especially appropriate that we are meeting in Ray’s native Fightin’ Ninth Congressional District. Read More »DPVA Quarterly Meeting (June 3-4) Update
Remembering Ray Colley, Part 2
Family and friends of former Democratic Party of Virginia Vice Chair Ray Colley will gather for visitation today, Tuesday, May 24th from 6-8 pm, and a memorial service… Read More »Remembering Ray Colley, Part 2
Brink for Delegate Kick-Off
Please join me on May 22nd at the beautiful home of Robert Christie and Kevin Ceckowski to Launch Delegate Bob Brink’s Re-Election Campaign. Enjoy drinks… Read More »Brink for Delegate Kick-Off
Virginia Congressional Redistricting
The Virginia General Assembly returns to Richmond on June 9-10 to draw Virginia’s new Congressional districts. See Post article. The House has passed a GOP/incumbent-protection… Read More »Virginia Congressional Redistricting
DNC Feb 2011 Meeting Resolutions
I may not have posted the final version of the package. Here it is.
DPVA Submits Delegate Plan to DNC
The Democratic Party of Virginia today submitted the final draft of its 2012 delegate selection plan to the DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee. The RBC will… Read More »DPVA Submits Delegate Plan to DNC
Remembering Ray Colley
From 2001 to 2009, I was privileged to serve as the Vice Chair for Rules (2nd Vice Chair) of the Virginia Democratic Party, but when… Read More »Remembering Ray Colley
DPVA Adopts 2012 Delegate Selection Plan
On May 9, the DPVA Steering Committee held a conference call and approved the draft 2012 Delegate Selection Plan. The Committee considered several public comments,… Read More »DPVA Adopts 2012 Delegate Selection Plan
President Obama ahead of GOP in Va
New, early, encouraging Washington Post poll out, here.
DNC Elects New Chair
A great day for Democrats with an inspiring speech by Interim Chair Donna Brazile, a fired up speech by new Chair Wasserman-Schultz, a phone call from… Read More »DNC Elects New Chair
DNC to Elect New Chair On Wednesday
I will be tweeting (@DemRulz), but the DNC will provide a live webcast at 3 pm; check here the day of the meeting. For more,… Read More »DNC to Elect New Chair On Wednesday
VA 2012 Delegate Selection Plan Public Comment
DPVA sent out a reminder that the 2012 Draft Delegate Selection Plan for the national convention is online here – Comments must be submitted by May 4, 2011. … Read More »VA 2012 Delegate Selection Plan Public Comment
2012 Nominating Process
Rhodes Cook at Sabato’s Crystal Ball provides a nice overview of the 2012 process, although if he had been reading, e.g., Frontloading HQ, he would know… Read More »2012 Nominating Process
DPVA – June Quarterly Meetings
DPVA Chair Brian Moran has announced the upcoming quarterly meetings, which will feature a new (and likley much mproved format) and the Juneteenth lunch. I am delighted… Read More »DPVA – June Quarterly Meetings
DNC Chair Election – May 4, 2011
The DNC will hold a special meeting to elect a new Chair on Wednesday, May 4 at 3 pm at The Fairfax at Embassy Row, 2100… Read More »DNC Chair Election – May 4, 2011
My Favorite Revolutionary War Snake
No, not that one. This one:
Happy Earth Day!
Here is President Obama’s proclamation and check out http://www.whitehouse.gov/EarthDay for activities.
Join the DPVA!
By which, of course, we mean send money. (Almost) nobody likes fundraising, but building a strong political organization that wins elections costs money. Here’s the pitch:Read More »Join the DPVA!
DPVA Chairman’s Report – April 18, 2011
I am glad that he’s doing this kind of report, traveling the Commonwealth, spreading the message, building organization, and raising money. Here is Chairman Brian Moran’s Report:
Amazing Spiderman
On friday, I saw the Julie Taymor version of Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark , which closed this weekend – visually, it was spectacular –… Read More »Amazing Spiderman
Poyekhali CAPS!
(I think thats “Let’s Go CAPS” in Russian). Also, I don’t know I missed it, but this is priceless.
Chesapeake Bay Restoration
In the light of current Congressional funding debates, here is a very timely UVa/Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service Virginia News Letter article on Chesapeake… Read More »Chesapeake Bay Restoration