Below is a statement from DNC Chair Tom Perez on the indictments issued on Friday. You can see the actual indictment here. As you’ve probably seen, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has announced the indictment of 12 Russian nationals for their involvement in cyberattacks during the 2016 election. Here are the facts: the Russian government..
Here’s an update from Amanda Brown Lierman, Political & Organizing Director of the Democratic National Committee: Last week, the DNC announced an additional $1.2 million in grants that will be distributed among 16 states. These grants are part of the State Party Innovation Fund, which helps Democrats fight and win elections on the state and local level…
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee met this week to draft the 2020 Delegate Selection rules and continue the party reform efforts, but in the meantime, the party organizing efforts continue full steam. Here’s an update from Amanda Brown Lierman, DNC Political and Organizing Director: By now you’ve probably heard about the “new DNC” — and I’d..
As part of the New DNC’s effort to build state parties, it has established what will be a $10 million State Party Innovation Fund (SPIF) Grant program, and as set forth below, issued its first grants. (Virginia didn’t get one this time, but we got a lot of help from the DNC in 2017!) Here’s..
The DNC Rules and Bylaws will meet on January 19-20, 2018 to begin consideration of the recommendations of the Unity Reform Commission (below) and conduct other business. The meeting will start at 10:30 am on Friday morning and proceed all day. On Saturday, the meeting will start at 9:30 am and adjourn in the afternoon. ..
The Democratic National Committee’s Unity Reform Commission will hold its final scheduled meeting on Friday, December 8, 10 AM – 6 PM EST and Saturday, December 9, 9 AM – 12 PM EST at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel 2660 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, DC 20008. The meeting is open to the public – You can..
Here’s a statement the DNC issued after the November 7 elections that provides some detail on the support the DNC provided for state candidates, and the focus on organizing and mobilizing voters with boots on the ground and data and technology (none was used on TV). Thanks especially to Chair Tom Perez, who should be..
In connection with the Democratic National Committee, the DNC’s Unity Reform Commission met in Las Vegas on October 19, 2017. The URC will next meet in Washington DC at the Marriott Wardman Park on December 8 and 9, 2017 and then will prepare its specific recommendations, which will first go the DNC Rules and Bylaws..
The Democratic National Committee held its fall meeting in Las Vegas on October 18-21, 2017. It’s a “New DNC” because: The DNC has new energetic officers in Tom Perez, Keith Ellison and their team of officers and staff; It focuses on local and state elections, and provided invaluable resources in Virginia; The DNC is committed..
The DNC’s Unity Reform Commission with hold its fourth public meeting on Wednesday, October 18, at 1 P.M, Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109. The meeting is open to the public and you can RSVP here. You can also go to the DNC Unity Reform Commission site for..
Frank Leone
VA DNC Member
I am proud to represent Virginia as one of our five elected members of the Democratic National Committee. This site features my regular reports from the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Virginia , occasional news and comment regarding Virginia politics, and useful links and references. More about me, click here.
Frank Leone
@DemRulz
- Voters Of Color Are Set To Have A Bigger Say As Democrats Enter A Crucial Phase https://t.co/nPh7rQJYKI
about 10 hours ago - And is eaten by 30-50 feral hogs. https://t.co/pgZd028Yr5
about 10 hours ago - Mark J. Rozell: State GOP in denial about Election Day https://t.co/9mTAxCNQI5
about 18 hours ago