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
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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!
DNC Winter Meeting 2015 Update
Attached is the revised schedule for the upcoming DNC Winter Meeting in Washington. Note that there will be two general sessions – one on Friday… Read More »DNC Winter Meeting 2015 Update
DNC Communications Update Feb. 6, 2015
Strongest three month job gain in 17 years, 50th vote to repeal health care insurance for the American people, Jeb Bush and the rest of… Read More »DNC Communications Update Feb. 6, 2015
DNC Communications Update Jan. 23 & 30, 2015
State of the Union recap, state of the economy, Roe v. Wade, MLK, President Obama’s Philly speech, Equal Pay, deficit reduction, state updates
DNC to Meet in DC Feb. 19-21, 2015
The DNC will hold its 2015 Winter Meeting in Washington DC on February 19-21 (schedule below). The meetings will be at the Hyatt Regency Washington, DC… Read More »DNC to Meet in DC Feb. 19-21, 2015
2015 – A DPVA Year of Opportunity
2015 offers the Democratic Party of Virginia many opportunities for improvement because – let’s face it – 2014 wasn’t so good. Fortunately, many Democratic committee… Read More »2015 – A DPVA Year of Opportunity
DNC Communications Update 1.16.2015
Paid sick leave, Christie/Paul/Perry, and GOP SOTU responder
Virginia Voting Legislation – 2015
Here are some of the bills recently filed in the Virginia General Assembly that affect voting (courtesy of Project Vote). You can go to the… Read More »Virginia Voting Legislation – 2015
DNC Communications Updates – 1.2 &1.9.2015
Economic growth, GOP & RWNJs, remembering Mario Cuomo; new Obama policies – manufacturing, housing and community colleges; bad GOP ideas, claiming credit for economic recovery,… Read More »DNC Communications Updates – 1.2 &1.9.2015
DNC Democratic Victory Task Force
In case you missed it, last month DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced the appointment of a 10-person panel to the Democratic Victory Task… Read More »DNC Democratic Victory Task Force
DNC Communications Updates – December 2014
Jobs, police, Democratic Victory Task Force, World Aids Day; early education, Perry/Paul/Bush, climate denial; US-Cuba, the economy, and Christie.
DNC Chair DWS Wants Your Ideas
Friend — Democrats had a tough night on November 4th — and I think we need to be clear-eyed about the results. But it isn’t… Read More »DNC Chair DWS Wants Your Ideas
Post-Election Message from DNC Chair DWS
Hello fellow DNC Member, I’m not going to gloss over the facts: on Tuesday, the Republicans had a good night. We didn’t. We worked hard… Read More »Post-Election Message from DNC Chair DWS
DNC Communications Updates – 11. 7, 14, 21.2014
Mid-term elections, immigration reform, US-China Climate Change Agreement, crappy GOP governors and lousy GOP presidential candidates;
Virginia Democrats – Polls are now open!
Polls close at 7:00 pm sharp – let us know if you need help with any voting problems.
DNC Communications Update 10.31.2014
A bunch of Senate and Governor’s races coming down to the wire – make sure you vote! Christie is a jerk; young people agree with… Read More »DNC Communications Update 10.31.2014
DNC Communications Updates – July-Oct 2014
I get these weekly and try to post them, but I got behind, and frankly I’ve been spending more time on Twitter (@DemRulz) or Facebook… Read More »DNC Communications Updates – July-Oct 2014
Voter Protection at ACDC
Thanks so much to Lowell at Blue Virgina (http://www.bluevirginia.us/) for posting this brief talk I gave on voter protection at the Arlington County Democratic Commitee… Read More »Voter Protection at ACDC
#DNCSummer2014 – The Non-Rules Stuff
For the third straight year, I was able to enjoy my birthday with the the Democratic National Committee as it met in Atlanta for three… Read More »#DNCSummer2014 – The Non-Rules Stuff