DNC Communications Update 8.21.2015
GOP presidential candidates on immigration, health care, the middle class, and teachers, but still no references to Jim Gilmore. Also – yet another nod… Read More »DNC Communications Update 8.21.2015
DNC Communications Update 8.14.2015
The GOP hates women, social security, and new citizens, but likes war in Iraq. But no mention of Jim Gilmore. And DPVA makes the In… Read More »DNC Communications Update 8.14.2015
#DNC to Meet in Minneapolis
The Democratic National Committee meets twice a year – the last two summer meetings have been in Phoenix (113 degrees/dry heat) and Atlanta (100 degrees/… Read More »#DNC to Meet in Minneapolis
DNC Communications Update 8.7.2015
What we learned from the GOP debates, DNC Presidential debate schedule, Obama’s climate plan, and GOP awful statements on voting rights (which, like civil rights… Read More »DNC Communications Update 8.7.2015
#DNC Announces Six Presidential Candidate Debates
For Immediate Release August 6, 2015 Democratic National Committee Announces Six Primary Debates WASHINGTON – Today, Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced… Read More »#DNC Announces Six Presidential Candidate Debates
Happy Voting Rights Act Anniversary Eve
Here’s some great news re the awful Texas Voter ID law. Please join the DPVA Voter Protection Council to help protect and expand the vote.… Read More »Happy Voting Rights Act Anniversary Eve
DNC Communications Update 7/31/2015
Happy 50th Anniversary to Medicare/Medicaid, and info on the GOP presidential candidates’ regressive views. Kudos to DPVA for making the “In the States” page: On… Read More »DNC Communications Update 7/31/2015
Support the Simpler Voter Registration Form!
The Virginia State Board of Elections recently proposed an updated, simpler voter registration form. Among other things, it still has a boxes to check to… Read More »Support the Simpler Voter Registration Form!
The ADA, the DPVA, and Voting
I was fortunate to attend the Democratic Party of Virginia disAbility Caucus luncheon this Saturday in Fairfax, which recognized the 25th Anniversary of the Americans… Read More »The ADA, the DPVA, and Voting
DNC Communications Updates July 2015
Here are the DNC Communications Updates for July 3, 10, 17, and 25, 2015 – mostly information about the lousy GOP Presidential candidates.
DNC Communications Update 5.29.2015 & June 2015
Here are the May 29 and the June DNC Communications Updates – mostly information on the various terrible GOP presidential candidates.
DPVA Winning Weekend
The Democratic Party of Virginia’s first-even NoVa JJ was a big success on friday night at George Mason – great speeches by Sen. Kaine, Sen.… Read More »DPVA Winning Weekend
DPVA Weekend – Hillary and more
The Democratic Party of Virginia will hold its annual JJ dinner at the Patriot Center, featuring Hillary Clinton on Friday, June 26 – tickets are… Read More »DPVA Weekend – Hillary and more
DNC Communications Updates 5.15. & 5.22.2015
Women’s Health Week, job market, immigration, latest stupidity and pathetic records of GOP presidential candidates
VPC: 2014 Voter Protection Achievements in Virginia
Cross-posted from DPVA Voter Protection Council Blog, 5/21/2015, By Georgina Cannan, Voter Protection Council Co-Chair Voter protection is an important part of any campaign and it… Read More »VPC: 2014 Voter Protection Achievements in Virginia
DPVA Launches Voter Protection Council
At its March 2015 State Central Committee meeting, the DPVA established a permanent, volunteer Voter Protection Council. (Charter below) The VPC will work year round… Read More »DPVA Launches Voter Protection Council
DNC Communications Update 5.8.2015
Due to a technical glitch, I didn’t get the 5.1 update, but here is 5.8 – the DNC will host 6 presidential debates in 2016;… Read More »DNC Communications Update 5.8.2015
DNC Communications Update – March 2015
Middle-class economics, voting rights, social security, minimum wage, Affordable Care Act, GOP presidential candidate clown car.
Va #Voting Bills – Governor’s Actions
Here are the actions Governor McAuliffe has taken on some of the voting bills that we have been following (courtesy of Project Vote). Thank you… Read More »Va #Voting Bills – Governor’s Actions
DPVA Requests Public Comment on 2016 Delegate Selection Plan
At its March 2015 meeting, the Democratic Party of Virginia voted to adopt a National Democratic Convention delegate selection procedure similar to the ones adopted… Read More »DPVA Requests Public Comment on 2016 Delegate Selection Plan
General Assembly Voting Bills Update – Veto Version
Here are some of the bills the Virginia General Assembly acted on that affect voting (courtesy of Project Vote). You can go to the Virginia… Read More »General Assembly Voting Bills Update – Veto Version
DPVA to Vote on Presidential Primary
The Democratic Party of Virginia meeting this weekend will vote on a series of resolutions concerning the 2016 Democratic National Convention delegate selection process. The… Read More »DPVA to Vote on Presidential Primary
#DPVA Committees to Meet March 6-7, 2015
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Steering and Central Committee will meet next weekend at the Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Virginia… Read More »#DPVA Committees to Meet March 6-7, 2015
#DNC2015 – DNC Meeting Report
In addition to the Victory Task Force and the 2016 Delegate Selection Plan Workshop, the DNC’s Winter Meeting on February 19-21 had the usual activities of… Read More »#DNC2015 – DNC Meeting Report
#DNC2015 – Democratic Victory Task Force
After the unpleasant 2014 election results, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz appointed a Democratic Victory Task Force, chaired by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, to identify… Read More »#DNC2015 – Democratic Victory Task Force
DNC Communications Update 2.27.2015
Response to CPAC goofiness and other stuff about terrible GOP presidential candidates, including Gov. Christie’s visit to Virginia.
#walkformame
Today is the first day of the DNC’s winter meeting, and the first thing in my mailbox was an email from LIz Reiley stating that… Read More »#walkformame
DNC Communications Update 2.13.2015
In case you missed it, the 2016 Democratic National Convention will be in Philadelphia, Walker/Paul/Bush/Jindal, and Democratic state initiatives.
Vote for Virginia’s Rising Star – Charniele Herring!
The national organization EMILY’s List has nominated Alexandria member of the House of Delegates and immediate past DPVA Chair Charniele Herring for its “rising star… Read More »Vote for Virginia’s Rising Star – Charniele Herring!
Democratic National Convention to Philly!
The DNC announced today that Democratic National Convention will be held in Philadelphia, the week of July 26, 2016. Here’s the press release. Post by… Read More »Democratic National Convention to Philly!