DPVA December 2012 Meetings
The Democratic Party of Virginia Steering and Central Committees met in Williamsburg on December 7-8. Here is an article and some highlights of the meetings. Thanks… Read More »DPVA December 2012 Meetings
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DNC Communications Upate 12/7/2012
Barack breaks bread with Boyko Borisov of Bulgaria, nuke threat reduction, economic growth and deficit reduction, tribal nations, middle-class tax cut, and jobs. Forward!
DPVA Meetings this Weekend
The Democratic Party of Virgninia State Steeering Committee will meet tonight from 7-9 pm in the Sadler Center, Chesapeake Room, on the Campus of William… Read More »DPVA Meetings this Weekend
Presidential Inauguration 2013 Kick-Off
Here’s our first report on the 2013 Presidential Inauguration: 1. The 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) just announced the Preliminary Schedule of Events for Inaugural… Read More »Presidential Inauguration 2013 Kick-Off
DWS to Continue as DNC Chair
President Obama has asked Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to seek reelection as Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Story here. The election will be held… Read More »DWS to Continue as DNC Chair
DNC Communications Update 11/30/2012
The DNC Weekly Communications upate is back! In this issue, fighting for middle class tax cuts and avoiding the fiscal cliff.
Virginia Voter ID – Reality Check
Not too long ago, Virginia did not require any type of voter identification. Then it required voter ID, but voters lacking an ID could sign… Read More »Virginia Voter ID – Reality Check
President Obama: We Want Hockey!
I was going to set up a petition asking President Obama to intercede with the NHL owners and end the hockey lock-out, but some guy… Read More »President Obama: We Want Hockey!
FAST Voting Act
Virginia Congresman Gerry Connolly is sponsoring in the House and Virginia Senator Mark Warner is co-sponsoring (with Delaware Senator Chris Coons) in the Senate, the… Read More »FAST Voting Act
Voting Reform – Federal Help
Voting systems are a state (and local) responsibility, although one that they have not been handling well. They could benefit from federal guidance and assistance,… Read More »Voting Reform – Federal Help
Voting Reform
Here is a reprint of an excellent recent Washington Post op-ed regarding some approaches to resolving voting problems.
What Obama can do about all those voting problems
By Greg Sargent
During his victory speech, President Obama surprised and delighted a lot of observers with an offhand reference to fixing our voting problems. After noting that people had waited in line for a very long time, he drew applause when he said: “By the way, we have to fix that.”
Good idea. Let’s do it.Read More »Voting Reform
New DPVA Chair
Democratic Party of Virginia Chair Brian Moran announced yesterday that after two years of hard work building the party and helping to elect its candidates,… Read More »New DPVA Chair
DNC to meet in DC on January 22, 2013
President Obama will be inaugurated to his second term (!) on Monday, January 21, 2013. The Democratic National Committee will meet the next day, Tuesday,… Read More »DNC to meet in DC on January 22, 2013
Political Reform – “We have to fix that”
I couldn’t be happier with the results of election day – the re-election of President Obama, the election of Tim Kaine, and Democrats picking up… Read More »Political Reform – “We have to fix that”
OFA-VA Voter Protection Hotline
If you haven’t voted yet, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 6, 2012, between 6 am and 7 pm is your last chance! You can find your polling location by… Read More »OFA-VA Voter Protection Hotline
Virginians: Taking Back the House
Prior to the 2010 election, Virginia Democrats had a 6-5 majority in the US House of Representatives. After a bad election and worse GOP-controlled redistricting,… Read More »Virginians: Taking Back the House
Protecting the Vote
We will have a number of Voter Protection training sessions around the Commonwealth tomorrow – sign up with Victory Counsel here. As you know, the… Read More »Protecting the Vote
Virignia Voter Registration Deadline Monday
October 15, 2012 – that’s it. Make sure that you, your family, friends, and fellow Democrats are registered to vote! Register to Vote – if… Read More »Virignia Voter Registration Deadline Monday
College Student Voter Registration and ID
Virginia college students can register to vote in their college communities – the VA State Board of Elections has information. The Deadline is this Monday,… Read More »College Student Voter Registration and ID
“Io sono In”
Happy Columbus Day! And join the Italian-American Democratic Leadership Council and support the re-election of President Obama!
Romney Debates Himself
Check out this excellent #DNC2012 video at about 1:44 – Kennedy – Romney debates show Romney the flip/flopper, trying to convince people that they should… Read More »Romney Debates Himself
Voting Rights Victory in Pennsylvania!
Check out Will Crossley’s DNC Blog story, which has a link to the opinion.
DNC Communications Update – 9/29/2012 – 36 days edition
President Obama addresses the UN (can you imagine Romney standing up there – heaven help us), campaign rallies in Ohio and VIRGINIA, addressing Clinton’s Global… Read More »DNC Communications Update – 9/29/2012 – 36 days edition
It’s National Voter Registration Day!
For Virginia Voters: Register to Vote – if you are not registered, you must do so by October 15, 2012 – see here for more… Read More »It’s National Voter Registration Day!
The Four Pillars of Protecting and Promoting the Vote
Legislate, Litigate, Educate, Advocate. For more on recent litigation successes, go to the DNC blog and follow Will Crossley’s posts, with the VOTING RIGHTS or VOTING… Read More »The Four Pillars of Protecting and Promoting the Vote
You’ve Got What It Takes to Vote In Virginia
There has been a lot of reporting on the GOP efforts to restrict voting rights since the 2008 election. The GOP strategy is simple (and sometimes,… Read More »You’ve Got What It Takes to Vote In Virginia
More on the Eminent Domian Constitutional Amendment
On November 6, 2012, Virginia voters will consider two somewhat complicated amendments to Virginia’s Constitution. It is important that Virginians understand these amendments prior to… Read More »More on the Eminent Domian Constitutional Amendment