President Obama ahead of GOP in Va
New, early, encouraging Washington Post poll out, here.
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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
DPVA 2012 Delegate Selection Plan Available
The Democratic Party of Virgnia today posted the draft 2012 Democratic National Convention Delegate Selection Plan for 30 day public comment, here. I will post my… Read More »DPVA 2012 Delegate Selection Plan Available
Petersburg VA Stop
On the way back from Spring Break 2011 in Florida, we stopped in Downtown Petersburg. Very quiet – especially on a sunday, but the old… Read More »Petersburg VA Stop
DPVA Chairman’s Update – 4/1/2011
Among the good things that DPVA Chairman Brian Moran is doing is providing regular updates on his travels, the party’s activities, and important issues. The DPVA’s new leadership is active and open. Below is the Chairman’s Update, which makes the point that the DPVA favors bipartisan redistricting, but not unilateral action which will undermine the Senate’s ability to protect the Commonwealth from Republican extremism.Read More »DPVA Chairman’s Update – 4/1/2011
We Are One – April 4
On Monday, April 4, Labor and Civil Rights groups across the country and here in Virginia will host various events to mark the anniversary of the assassination… Read More »We Are One – April 4
McDonnell’s Independent advisory redistricting panel offers up draft report
McDonnell’s Independent advisory redistricting panel offers up draft report…. – Shad Plank: The blog for Virginia politics. See this post for a link to the… Read More »McDonnell’s Independent advisory redistricting panel offers up draft report
Happy 150th Birthday, United Italy
March 17, 2011 marks the sesquicentennial of the Risorgimento, the unification of modern Italy. The Italian Embassy website has information and a lists of events.
President Obama on Libya
Here are some observations from the DNC on the President’s speech and our country’s actions in Libya.
- President Obama made a strong case for the success of our efforts in Libya so far, and for the more limited role that America will play going forward.Read More »President Obama on Libya
Governor Signs Virginia Presidential Primary Bill – March 6, 2012
On Friday, March 25, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed identical bills HB 1843 and SB 1246 into law, moving Virginia’spresidential primary from the second Tuesday in February to the… Read More »Governor Signs Virginia Presidential Primary Bill – March 6, 2012