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2012 Democratic National Convention – It’s Charlotte (NC)!

by DemRulz
February 1, 2011February 4, 2011

The good news is it will be easier for Virginians to get there. Here is Chairman Kaine’s long awaited announcement, just sent to DNC members:

Dear Member —

We had a tough choice to make this year. In deciding which city should host the 2012 Democratic National Convention, we were presented with strong cases by four of America’s great communities. Today, I’m excited to announce that we have made our decision.

On the week of September 3rd, 2012, Charlotte, North Carolina will host the 46th Democratic National Convention.Read More »2012 Democratic National Convention – It’s Charlotte (NC)!

A Palin-Free February?

by DemRulz
January 31, 2011

I’ll take the pledge.

Certain World Leaders – Phil Ochs has your number.

by DemRulz
January 30, 2011January 29, 2011

Virginia 2012 Primary Calendar

by DemRulz
January 29, 2011January 31, 2011

Virginia state law currently sets our presidential primary date for the second Tuesday in February. This date precedes both the DNC and the RNC window,… Read More »Virginia 2012 Primary Calendar

2011 Virginia Election Nominations Calendar

by DemRulz
January 29, 2011

The General Assembly (by a unanimous vote) has finalized the 2011 candidate nomination process calendar for General Assembly (both House of Delegates and State Senate),… Read More »2011 Virginia Election Nominations Calendar

DNC Communications Report – 1/28/2011

by DemRulz
January 28, 2011January 28, 2011

Highlights of that excellent State of the Union speech, which set just the right tone for moving forward.

FDR Overlooks Oslo Harbour

by DemRulz
January 27, 2011

George Allen – Not Again; I’ll Stick with Jim Webb

by DemRulz
January 27, 2011January 26, 2011

In 1982, George Allen beat incumbent Jim Murry for the new Albemarle County House of Delegates single member district seat by 17 votes. The guy… Read More »George Allen – Not Again; I’ll Stick with Jim Webb

DNC Winter Meeting – DC – Feb. 24-26

by DemRulz
January 26, 2011January 26, 2011

By some miracle, the DNC and DPVA did not schedule their February meetings on the same date. The DNC meets twice per year and is… Read More »DNC Winter Meeting – DC – Feb. 24-26

DPVA J-J Weekend – Feb 18-19, 2011

by DemRulz
January 26, 2011January 25, 2011

The Democratic Party of Virginia is holding its quarterly State Steering and State Central Committee meetings on February 18-19, 2011, in Richmond, in connection with… Read More »DPVA J-J Weekend – Feb 18-19, 2011

DNC 2012 Delegate Selection Plan Information

by DemRulz
January 25, 2011

The DNC has released its requirements and guidance for preparing state delegate selection plans for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. See below, and generally see… Read More »DNC 2012 Delegate Selection Plan Information

DNC Communications Report

by DemRulz
December 28, 2010December 28, 2010

Actually, last week’s, but still a good one, recapping lame duck Congress successes.

CBF Reports Bay Improvement

by DemRulz
December 28, 2010

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation today released its 2010 State of the Bay Report which concludes that there is good news and bad. The Chesapeake Bay is showing encouraging signs… Read More »CBF Reports Bay Improvement

As I said, Nina’s got Haley’s number

by DemRulz
December 23, 2010December 23, 2010

In case you missed it, here’s the story of Gov. Barbor’s recollections of his local Citizens Council.

Helping Donkeys (and other Animals) in Morocco

by DemRulz
December 23, 2010

A nice holiday charity- American Fondouk

Happy Holidays

by DemRulz
December 23, 2010December 23, 2010

2012 Delegate Selection Calendar Update

by DemRulz
December 22, 2010December 22, 2010

Josh Putnam at FrontloadingHQ and Molly Ball at Politico have posts about the evolving calendar, which appears to be moving backwards (the desired direction). Stay tuned.

Baci standing guard

by DemRulz
December 21, 2010December 19, 2010

I have been remiss in Beagle-posts. Here’s one.

Va Democratic Senators Warner & Webb Vote

by DemRulz
December 19, 2010December 19, 2010

to repeal Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell and passthe DREAM Act. It is unfortunate that the majority wasn’t enough to enact the DREAM Act, but immigration reform… Read More »Va Democratic Senators Warner & Webb Vote

Support Economic Recovery

by DemRulz
December 14, 2010

President Obama recently had a brief call with DNC, OFA members and many others to discuss the bipartisan tax plan. He made the points that the compromise… Read More »Support Economic Recovery

Message from Chairman Moran

by DemRulz
December 8, 2010

Dear Friend: I want to take a moment and tell you how grateful and humbled I am to have the opportunity to serve you as… Read More »Message from Chairman Moran

America’s First City

by DemRulz
December 8, 2010December 4, 2010

I headed to the August 2010 DNC meeting in St. Louis a bit early, crossed the River, and spent a fascinating day at the Cahokia… Read More »America’s First City

Looking in the Rear-View Mirror

by DemRulz
December 7, 2010December 4, 2010

At the recent Democratic Party of Virginia State Central Committee meeting, we recognized retiring Chair Richard Cranwell for his service to the Party. He spoke of the need to… Read More »Looking in the Rear-View Mirror

DNC Issues Final 2012 Call, Rules, Schedule

by DemRulz
December 6, 2010December 4, 2010

The Democratic National Committee Rules & Bylaws Committee met in November to adopt the final regulations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention Delegate Selection. The… Read More »DNC Issues Final 2012 Call, Rules, Schedule

Washington Post Reports on DPVA Chair Election

by DemRulz
December 5, 2010

Check it out here. Virginia Democrats are ready to move forward.

Reforming the Central Committee

by DemRulz
December 5, 2010December 4, 2010

Virginia Democrats’ renewed commitment to strenthening the party and a new Chair offer an excellent opportunity to bring the Democratic Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee into… Read More »Reforming the Central Committee

DPVA Meeting – New Chair, New Start

by DemRulz
December 4, 2010

The Virginia Democratic Party Central Committee held its quarterly meeting today and elected Brian Moran as its new Chair. Brian is an accomplished and articulate leader… Read More »DPVA Meeting – New Chair, New Start

Virginia Democratic Party Committees Meet this Weekend

by DemRulz
November 28, 2010November 29, 2010

The Virginia Democratic Party State Steering Committee and Central Committee will meet this friday night (7:30 pm) and saturday morning (10:00 am), Dec. 3-4, at the … Read More »Virginia Democratic Party Committees Meet this Weekend

Brian Moran for Party Chair

by DemRulz
November 28, 2010November 28, 2010

“All life is action and passion, it is required of a man that he should share the passion and action of his time, at peril of… Read More »Brian Moran for Party Chair

Wow – turns out the 2012 Election isn’t over yet.

by DemRulz
November 16, 2010November 16, 2010

In fact, a Public Policy Poll released today of Virginia shows that President “Obama leads all four current Republican frontrunners by healthy margins, and has… Read More »Wow – turns out the 2012 Election isn’t over yet.

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