DNC Communications Update – 7/6/2012
Bus tour, health care, jobs, Romney’s problems, and more.
Act Now for Affordable Health Care for Virginians
Health care reform is real, Constitutional, and will benefit Virginians, and we need it now. Here’s Delegate Jennifer McClellan’s message: Right now families all over… Read More »Act Now for Affordable Health Care for Virginians
DNC Communications Update 6/29/2012 – Health Care Win
Affordable Care Act upheld, Military Family Licensing Act, Better Buildings, and American Jobs; also President Obama’s remarks on the Supreme Court ruling. This is the… Read More »DNC Communications Update 6/29/2012 – Health Care Win
DNC Communications Update – 6/22/2012
Diplomacy (G-20), Title IX, student loans, Latino officials, Romney outsourcing, deficit reduction, and economic growth.
DNC Communications Update – 6/15/2012
Immigration reform executive order, rural council, sub-sarahan Africa, Shimon Perez, health care, jobs, small business, and competing views of America’s future set out in Ohio – here’s ours – Read More »DNC Communications Update – 6/15/2012
Va GOP Convention
Clearly the biggest news was the friday vote by the GOP Central Committee to reverse its decision of two years ago and hold a convention… Read More »Va GOP Convention
DNC Communications Update – June 8, 2012
Paycheck Fairness, college affordability, jobs, small business & more.
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!
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, 894 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).