Vote Jim Moran Tomorrow!
Virginia’s 8th District Democratic Congressman Jim Moran is facing a primary tomorrow. Congressman Moran has been a passionate and progressive leader who has served this… Read More »Vote Jim Moran Tomorrow!
News
DNC Communications Update June 1
Memorial day, jobs, and response to Romney, including our own Sen. Louise Lucas
DNC Communications Update May 1 (605.8 KiB, 883 hits)
Thanks from the DNC Unity Team
At yesterday’s state Democratic Convention, delegates from around the Commonwealth heard speeches from party leaders, elected national convention delegates, chose electors, and elected four members to… Read More »Thanks from the DNC Unity Team
DNC Endorsement Updates
First, I am very happy to announce major new endorsements for the DNC Unity Team , including Congressman Bobby Scott, State Senator Louise Lucas, State… Read More »DNC Endorsement Updates
Please Support the DNC Unity Team on Saturday
Mame Reiley, George Wallace, Doris Crouse-Mays, Frank Leone
- We are united in our years of experience working to build the Democratic Party and elect Democratic candidates.
- We are united in support of Democratic values and principles and working to support and advocate for all Democratic candidates.
- We are united in our commitment to DNC support for building state parties and winning elections for Democrats in the Commonwealth and across the nation.
- We are united in our efforts to win Virginia for Barack Obama and elect Tim Kaine and our Democratic candidates in 2012 and beyond.
Please join us for a reception at the Mason Inn, Friday Night from 9 pm to 11 pm – we look forward to seeing you in Fairfax this weekend!Read More »Please Support the DNC Unity Team on Saturday
Dem Rules and DemRulz
Since I interned at Americans for Democratic Action in the 1980, I have been involved with Democratic Party rules issues. I have worked with many… Read More »Dem Rules and DemRulz
DNC Communications Update 5/18
Barnard Address, fallen police officers, Congress To Do List for small business, GottaVote.org (more on that later), and veterans and military families for Obama
DPVA CD and State Convention News
Last Saturday (May 12), I attended the 1st and 10th Congressional District Conventions in Fairfax and Frederickburg. This Saturday (May 19), the remaining Congressional Districts will hold their conventions and our Unity Team for the DNC, Mame Reiley, Doris Crouse-Mays, George Wallace and I, or folks helping us, will cover those conventions. The CD conventions will elect 69 National Convention Delegates and 7 Alternates (2/3 of the total elected Delegates and 3/4 of the Alternates) and chose Presidential Electors, and some CDs will consider also resolutions. (See CD Convention details below.)Read More »DPVA CD and State Convention News
DNC Communications Update 5/11
Economic recovery, marriage equality, refinancing, student loans, and more.
DPVA Kicks Off 2012 State Convention Resolutions Process
In years in which the Democratic Party of Virginia holds a State Convention, the Convention considers resolutions (or a Platform) presented by the its Resolutions Committee. In 2001 and 2005, the Central Committee adopted platforms drafted by its Resolutions Committee (which I chaired). See DPVA Platforms.
Read More »DPVA Kicks Off 2012 State Convention Resolutions Process
DPVA State Convention Update
DPVA has sent out a State Convention update – the Convention is still on the grounds of George Mason University in Fairfax, but has been relocated to the Arts Center. Note that CD conventions are coming up on May 12 and May 19, and elected Delegates/Alternates attend BOTH conventions. See here for details. Here is Chairman Moran’s update:
DNC Weekly Update – 4/27
College affordability, Florida Everglades, foreign policy, veterans, and the growing economy. And President Obama’s speech on rebuilding America.
DNC Weekly Update 4/20 and Earth Day
Jobs, the Environment and more
Reminder: DPVA State Convention Filing Deadline Nears
If you want to be elected as one of the 2,500 delegates or 500 alternates to the May 12 or 19 Congressional District Conventions and… Read More »Reminder: DPVA State Convention Filing Deadline Nears
DNC Weekly Update – 4/6
Jobs, energy, women, and Romney’s Etch-A-Sketch
2012 VA Congressional District Conventions – May 12 or 19!
DPVA has published a chart of the locations of the upcoming Congressional District (CD) Democratic Conventions. You may wish to check this DPVA page for… Read More »2012 VA Congressional District Conventions – May 12 or 19!
Delegate Selection Forms
Our Delegate Selection Page has been updated with the forms to use to file for Democratic National Convention Delegate or Alternate and Presidential Elector. For the… Read More »Delegate Selection Forms
DPVA Rolls Out State Convention – Filing Deadline Nears
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Convention is less than 60 days away, and the DPVA has set up a new web page to tell you… Read More »DPVA Rolls Out State Convention – Filing Deadline Nears
DNC Weekly Update – 3/30
Security, jobs, energy, healthcare, budget, and a bunch of reasons why President Obama is so much better than Romney. [download id = 181]
Virgina Young Democrats Convening this Weekend!
I will be joining the Virginia Young Democrats for their State Convention this weekend and giving a presentation on Delegate Selection, Sunday at 10:00 am… Read More »Virgina Young Democrats Convening this Weekend!
DNC Re-Elect
I am seeking re-election as one of Virginia’s two male At-Large members of the DNC at our June 2, 2012 State Convention in Fairfax. I will… Read More »DNC Re-Elect
Vote for Libby on Tuesday!
This Tuesday, there will be a special election to fill a vacancy on the Arlington County Board. Libby Garvey is a smart and dedicated community leader who has… Read More »Vote for Libby on Tuesday!
DNC March Weekly Updates – Corrected
Here are friday’s and other recent DNC updates (apologize for technical difficulties).
Stupor Tuesday in Virginia
Romney wins Virginia with 50.5%, Paul, 49.5%. Romney wins 43 delegates, Paul wins 3 (3rd CD), 3 uncommitted Super Delegates. More interesting – 2008 Democratic… Read More »Stupor Tuesday in Virginia
DNC Communications Report – 3/3/2012
Education, jobs, veterans, energy, & women, including a statement from Virginia’s own National Committeewoman Mame Reiley, who chairs the DNC Women’s Caucus, on Women’s History Month:… Read More »DNC Communications Report – 3/3/2012
Virginia Democrats shouldn’t vote in GOP primaries.
There will be a GOP presidential primary – of a sort – in Virginia on March 6, 2012, offering a choice between Mitt Romney and… Read More »Virginia Democrats shouldn’t vote in GOP primaries.
Dem Conv News: Chair & Schedule
The DNC issued a release today reporting that Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be nominated as the Democratic National Convention Chair and setting forth the following… Read More »Dem Conv News: Chair & Schedule
DPVA Adopts State Convention Call
Another busy JJ Weekend in the books. In addition to meeting, eating, drinking, and dancing (well almost), the weekend featured training – DPVA Vice Chair… Read More »DPVA Adopts State Convention Call
DNC Communications Update (2/10/2012)
Education, housing, and contraception. Which one of these is not like the other? It’s extraordinary that in 21st century America, contraception has become a campaign issue.