DPVA Steering Committee Meets
Chair Brian Moran and First Vice Chair Gaylene Kanoyton are setting a new tone of openness, activity, and organization for the DPVA. Here are some of… Read More »DPVA Steering Committee Meets
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Virginia March 2012 Primary Bill Passes Both Houses
Just in time for the DPVA meeting which will consider a presidential primary resolution, the House of Delegates yesterday by a vote of 97-1 passed… Read More »Virginia March 2012 Primary Bill Passes Both Houses
JJ Dinner this Saturday
As reported from State Party: “The Jefferson Jackson dinner is this Saturday, and time is running short to reserve your space. The Honorable Martin O’Malley,… Read More »JJ Dinner this Saturday
The Desegregated Heart
I read this Sarah Patton Boyle’s personal account of her education about race and support for the struggle against segregation a few weeks ago, and… Read More »The Desegregated Heart
DNC Feb. 24-26 DC Meeting Updates
The DNC will meet in Washington DC at the Wardman Park Marriott on Feb 24-26, 2011. Below are the updated schedule and the Resolutions package.
Thanks, Senator Webb
Jim Webb is just the kind of thoughtful and reasoned voice we need in the Senate – but we look forward to his continued contributions to public life. See below for Sen. Webb’s retirement statement, Chairman Moran’s statementand DPVA’s statement on Senator Webb’s record.Read More »Thanks, Senator Webb
DPVA to Meet, Eat, Vote on Primary on Feb. 18-19
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 to Meet, Eat, Vote on Primary on Feb. 18-19
Virginia Presidential Primary Update
Legislation is proceeding in both houses of the General Assembly to move Virginia’s presidential primary date from the second Tuesday in February to the first… Read More »Virginia Presidential Primary Update
Virginia Presidential Primary Date Bill Advances
The House of Delegates on Tuesday (99-0) adopted the House bill which will move Virginia’s presidential primary date from the second Tuesday in February to the… Read More »Virginia Presidential Primary Date Bill Advances
House Committee Advances VA Presidential Primary Bill
The House Privileges & Elections Committee yesterday unanimously (22-0) reported the House bill which will move Virginia’s presidential primary date from the second Tuesday in… Read More »House Committee Advances VA Presidential Primary Bill
DNC Communications Report – 2/4/2011
The 2012 Democratic National Convention, jobs, Egypt, START, and affordable health care, including a discussion of the recent Florida ruling. [download id = “90”]
Virginia 2011 Redistricting
Very cool maps at the Virgina Public Access Project of Congressional, State Senate, and State House districts.
Virginia 2012 Presidential Primary Bill Passes Senate
Senator Vogel’s Bill (SB 1246) has passed the Senate by a vote of 39-1, and Virginia takes a big step towards a DNC/RNC rules-compliant primary… Read More »Virginia 2012 Presidential Primary Bill Passes Senate
2012 Democratic National Convention – It’s Charlotte (NC)!
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?
I’ll take the pledge.
Virginia 2012 Primary Calendar
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
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
Highlights of that excellent State of the Union speech, which set just the right tone for moving forward.
George Allen – Not Again; I’ll Stick with Jim Webb
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 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
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
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
Actually, last week’s, but still a good one, recapping lame duck Congress successes.
CBF Reports Bay Improvement
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
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
A nice holiday charity- American Fondouk
2012 Delegate Selection Calendar Update
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.