News and information from the Virginia Democratic Party

Danville Register & Bee Endorses Perriello

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 8:43:00 EST

The Danville Register & Bee, which “hasnt endorsed a Democrat for Congress since Virgil Goode was a Democrat,” now gives Tom Perriello their stamp of approval.

Drake Continues String of Personal Attacks on Nye

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:58:00 EST

Thelma Drake has publicly issued yet another false, personal attack against Glenn Nye in a blatant attempt to confuse voters and hide from her record in Congress.

Perriello Campaign Launches First TV Ad

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 8:59:00 EST

5th Congressional District candidate Tom Perriello is up on the air with his first ad: “What’s Important.”

Glenn Nye launches first television ad

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 8:14:00 EST

2nd Congressional District candidate Glenn Nye hits the airwaves this week with his first campaign ad.

New Video Highlightâs Goodeâs Ties to Big Oil

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 9:07:00 EST

As Americans come off a Labor Day weekend with travel down because of crushing gas prices, the Perriello campaign released a web video featuring fifth district citizens responding to questions about Rep. Virgil Goode’s ties to Big Oil.

Perriello Wins Fifth District Forum

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 9:13:01 EST

Tom Perriello turns in a successful appearance against Virgil Goode in Charlottesville.

DCCC Adds Feder to âRed to Blueâ Program

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:23:00 EST

Judy Feder’s surging campaign continues to pick up steam, as the DCCC recognizes it as a key pickup opportunity.

DCCC Names VA-05 a âRed to Blueâ Race

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:08:01 EST

Tom Perriello’s campaign continues to gain steam, as the DCCC ranks it as a top priority.

Rothenberg Political Report Upgrades VA-02 Race

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 1:37:00 EST

The Rothenberg Political Report has upgraded the race between Glenn Nye and Rep. Thelma Drake from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican.”

Perriello Continues Record-Breaking Campaign

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 6:02:00 EST

Tom Perriello has continued to outraise incumbent Rep. Virgil Goode this election cycle, and broken Democratic fundraising records for the fourth straight quarter.

Building Locally

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 2:01:00 EST

A continuing series about Democratic events and activities in Southwest Virginia.

Food and Politics: Lefties at Leftys

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 2:20:00 EST

The first in a series of posts about Democratic events and activities in Southwest Virginia.

Welcome, Brandon!

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:04:00 EST

The Democratic Party of Virginia wishes Brian the best of luck… and welcomes Brandon to our team!

Some of my favorite drives in SWVA

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 8:57:00 EST

As you can imagine, covering the territory of southwestern Virginia involves a lot of “seat time” to use a racing term and my steering wheel and I are best friends.

Trip to Grundy

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 9:33:00 EST

One of my favorite trips in the Ninth District is the curvy section of 460 that leads deep into the center of Buchanan County.

DPVA Roundtables in SWVA

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 7:49:00 EST

Yesterday, Levar Stoney, our partys Political Director, and I traveled through Southwestern Virginia to two meetings with local party chairs, 9th Congressional District Central Committee members, representatives of the Southwest Virginia Young Democrats and several local candidates.

June Presidential Debate House Parties

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 6:36:00 EST

This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to attend one of the June Democratic Presidential Debate House Parties held in Southwestern Virginia.

Convention Praise

Tue, 22 May 2007 8:33:00 EST

When was the last time you traveled to Lebanon, VA? With my trip on Saturday, I became the latest state party (and perhaps the first DNC) visitor to the community, as I attended the Russell County Democratic Convention.

Hello from Southwest Virginia!

Fri, 18 May 2007 1:43:01 EST

This is Brian Phillips, the DNC Regional Organizer for Southwestern Virginia. Readers for whom this is the first opportunity you have had to meet me, (albeit in a virtual setting) my only regret is that this introduction is not face to face, rather monitor to monitor.