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
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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
Virginia Election Year – 2011
Yes, every year is election year in Virginia, and every year is important. Here is a recent article from Chairman Brian Moran and a statement from the Democratic Party of Virginia — Fighting for Middle Class Families in 2011 Read More »Virginia Election Year – 2011
DPVA 2012 Convention Delegate Selection Plan Commentary
The Democratic Party of Virginia has posted its draft 2012 National Convention Delegate Selection Plan (“Plan”) for 30-day public comment (ending May 4, 2011) at the DPVA website, so please submit your comments. As the drafter of the 2004 and 2008 Delegate Selection Plans, and someone who has been involved with the 2012 draft Plan, I offer an overview of the process and identification of important changes from our 2008 plan. Read More »DPVA 2012 Convention Delegate Selection Plan Commentary
Virginia Congressional Redistricting
The Post reports that the General Assembly will consider a congressional redistricting plan on monday. Republican delegate Janis has introduced a bill that looks a… Read More »Virginia Congressional Redistricting
Democratic Black Caucus of VA Supports Second Majority-Minority District
Today, the the Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia joined the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus in supporting the creation of a second majority-minority congressional district during the current redistricting process. Read More »Democratic Black Caucus of VA Supports Second Majority-Minority District
New DNC Chair Designee – Congresswoman Schultz
Politico reports that Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has gotten the nod from President Obama to be the new DNC Chair. The DNC should hold a special meeting within a month to elect the new chair.
UPDATE: Special DNC Meeting to be held May 4, 3:00 pm, in Washington DC
Kaine’s In!
But we will miss him at the DNC. Tom Periello would make a great DNC Chair, by the way. Here is Gov. Kaine’s email to DNC members:Read More »Kaine’s In!
“Cherries in blossom”
Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Book, at 228 (April 4 , 1795)
Bipartisan Redistricting Commission Final Report
has been posted (finally), here. It looks similar to the draft released on friday. It seems like it’s too late to have an impact on… Read More »Bipartisan Redistricting Commission Final Report