Virginia 2011 Redistricting
Very cool maps at the Virgina Public Access Project of Congressional, State Senate, and State House districts.
News
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)!
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 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.
Va Democratic Senators Warner & Webb Vote
to repeal Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell and passthe DREAM Act. It is unfortunate that the majority wasn’t enough to enact the DREAM Act, but immigration reform… Read More »Va Democratic Senators Warner & Webb Vote
Support Economic Recovery
President Obama recently had a brief call with DNC, OFA members and many others to discuss the bipartisan tax plan. He made the points that the compromise… Read More »Support Economic Recovery
Message from Chairman Moran
Dear Friend: I want to take a moment and tell you how grateful and humbled I am to have the opportunity to serve you as… Read More »Message from Chairman Moran
DNC Issues Final 2012 Call, Rules, Schedule
The Democratic National Committee Rules & Bylaws Committee met in November to adopt the final regulations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention Delegate Selection. The… Read More »DNC Issues Final 2012 Call, Rules, Schedule
Washington Post Reports on DPVA Chair Election
Check it out here. Virginia Democrats are ready to move forward.
Reforming the Central Committee
Virginia Democrats’ renewed commitment to strenthening the party and a new Chair offer an excellent opportunity to bring the Democratic Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee into… Read More »Reforming the Central Committee
DPVA Meeting – New Chair, New Start
The Virginia Democratic Party Central Committee held its quarterly meeting today and elected Brian Moran as its new Chair. Brian is an accomplished and articulate leader… Read More »DPVA Meeting – New Chair, New Start
Moving Forward with a New Democratic Party of Virginia Chair
I haven’t yet spoken with either of the candidates for DPVA Chair. but here are some thoughts on the challenges the new Chair will face.… Read More »Moving Forward with a New Democratic Party of Virginia Chair
From Congressman Periello
Dear Supporters, This has been an awesome couple of years and couple of months. I promised you I would have your back against the powerful… Read More »From Congressman Periello
DNC Chairman Tim Kaine’s Statement on the Midterm Election Results
“In November 2008, the American people voted for change – for a President that would stand up for the needs of middle-class families and a… Read More »DNC Chairman Tim Kaine’s Statement on the Midterm Election Results
VOTE, GIVE, WORK – Tuesday, November 2
I have gotten behind with this site – not due to an enthusiasm deficit, but rather a work surplus. Better than the alternative, but no excuse. … Read More »VOTE, GIVE, WORK – Tuesday, November 2
DPVA Meeting this Weekend
The Democratic Party of Virginia will hold its quarterly Steering Committee meeting on Friday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 pm and Central Committee meeting on Saturday,… Read More »DPVA Meeting this Weekend
Demon Deacs beat Blue Hose
I knew Wake Forest was a small school, but that’s really a cute little stadium – hill and all. This was definately the best play… Read More »Demon Deacs beat Blue Hose
DNC Communications Report – Sept. 2, 2010
Economic Recovery, Iraq, and more