News and information from the Virginia Democratic Party News and information from the Virginia Democratic Party http://www.vademocrats.org <![CDATA[Gov. Kaine Transportation Town Hall Meetings]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 3:26:00 EST Join Gov. Tim Kaine for a series of statewide town hall meetings to discuss the upcoming transportation special session on June 23. You can view a full schedule of meetings and find one near you. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/gov_kaine_transportation_town_hall_meetings http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/gov_kaine_transportation_town_hall_meetings <![CDATA[Mark Warner: Taking Virginia Independence to Washington]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 7:05:00 EST Former Governor Mark Warner’s official announcement tour has come to an end, but his promise to take Virginia independence and real results to Washington continues.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/mark_warner_taking_virginia_independence_to_washington http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/mark_warner_taking_virginia_independence_to_washington <![CDATA[Mark Warner Announcement Tour!]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 11:43:00 EST Our friend Mark Warner is on the ballot again this November - and if you haven’t seen him making the rounds across the Commonwealth yet, this is your opportunity! 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/mark_warner_announcement_tour http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/mark_warner_announcement_tour <![CDATA[100 MORE Years in Iraq?]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 2:34:01 EST If all he offers is more of the same… John McCain is the WRONG choice for America’s future.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/100_more_years_in_iraq http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/100_more_years_in_iraq <![CDATA[Better Off?]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:09:00 EST Sen. John McCain thinks Americans are better off than they were eight years ago. What do you think?

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/better_off http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/better_off <![CDATA[Unhappy Gilmore’s Tone-deaf Shad Planking Antics]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 9:47:00 EST At annual Shad Planking, we were once again reminded of why Mark Warner is the best candidate to represent Virginia in the U.S. Senate. Gilmore, on the other hand, displayed failed politics Virginians are rejecting.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/unhappy_gilmores_tone_deaf_shad_planking_antics http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/unhappy_gilmores_tone_deaf_shad_planking_antics <![CDATA[Democrats Who Met April 11 Filing Deadline]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 1:18:00 EST Mark Warner was one of 12 Democrats who filed official papers to run for federal office. Here is the list of candidates running in Congressional Districts that are holding primaries on June 10.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/democrats_who_met_april_11_filing_deadline http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/democrats_who_met_april_11_filing_deadline <![CDATA[Sen. Webb on “This Week”]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 8:57:00 EST Sen. Jim Webb appeared on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” on Sunday.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/sen_webb_on_this_week http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/sen_webb_on_this_week <![CDATA[Renew Your Membership]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:37:01 EST Get your 2008 DPVA membership card by renewing your membership online.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/renew_your_membership http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/renew_your_membership <![CDATA[VAYD Convention 2008]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2008 2:24:00 EST The Virginia Young Democrats hold their convention this week.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/vayd_convention http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/vayd_convention <![CDATA[Mark Warner: On the Record]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:39:00 EST Former Govenor and current Senate candidate Mark Warner appeared on WVEC’s “On the Record” this weekend.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/mark_warner_on_the_record http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/mark_warner_on_the_record <![CDATA[The Demo Memo Is Back!]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:54:00 EST Sign up to get the Demo Memo, your source for regular updates and news from the Democratic Party of Virginia.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/the http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/the <![CDATA[Expanding opportunities for veterans]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 9:00:00 EST Sen. Jim Webb appeared on NBC’s Today Show last Friday to discuss his “21st Century GI Bill.”

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/expanding_opportunities_for_veterans http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/expanding_opportunities_for_veterans <![CDATA[Game On!]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:27:00 EST Now that we’ve gotten through our Presidential primary election, it’s time for us to gear up and get organized! Please join us now by signing up to volunteer. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/game_on http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/game_on <![CDATA[DON’T FORGET TO VOTE TODAY!]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 7:36:00 EST Today all eyes are on Virginia (as well as Maryland and D.C.) and our Presidential primaries. The polls are open from 6:00 am until 7:00 pm. You should go to your regular polling place to cast your vote.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/dont_forget_to_vote_today http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/dont_forget_to_vote_today <![CDATA[POWER OUTAGE]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:56:00 EST We apologize if you’re trying to reach us and can’t get through. We are experiencing power outages. Please try again later. And thank you making the Jefferson Jackson Celebration such a success!

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/power_outage http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/power_outage <![CDATA[Clinton & Obama Set To Speak at JJ!]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2008 9:05:00 EST If you haven’t bought your tickets to this year’s Jefferson-Jackson Dinner & Celebration, you’d better move fast! Time is running out… and so are the tickets! 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/clinton_obama_set_to_speak_at_jj http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/clinton_obama_set_to_speak_at_jj <![CDATA[FEB. 12 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 1:44:01 EST Virginia’s Presidential Primary is FEBRUARY 12! Polls will be open from 6 AM to 7 PM. Any eligible county resident who will be 18 by or on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 may register and vote in the primary.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/feb_12_presidential_primary http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/feb_12_presidential_primary <![CDATA[Why Are YOU a Democrat?]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 5:31:00 EST Tell us why you’re a Democrat and be featured on the big screen at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner!

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/why_are_you_a_democrat http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/why_are_you_a_democrat <![CDATA[Getting Organized in 2008]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 8:59:01 EST There’s a lot going on this year and we’re hoping that YOU will join us NOW in getting organized for a new Blue Dominion! There are 8 things in ‘08 you can do!

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/getting_organized_in_2008 http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/getting_organized_in_2008 <![CDATA[Senate Democratic Caucus 2008 Priorities]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:41:00 EST The new Democratic majority in the Virginia Senate unveiled legislative priorities which include property tax relief, transportation reform including repealing the abusive driver fees, mental health reform, pre-kindergarten, and more.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/senate_democratic_caucus_2008_priorities http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/senate_democratic_caucus_2008_priorities <![CDATA[TICKETS FOR ANNUAL JEFFERSON-JACKSON CELEBRATION ON SALE NOW!]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 3:28:00 EST Tickets for the Democratic Party of Virginia’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner and Celebration are now on sale! Click on the link below for details about the weekend and to purchase your tickets. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/tickets_for_annual_jefferson_jackson_celebration_on_sale_now1 http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/tickets_for_annual_jefferson_jackson_celebration_on_sale_now1 <![CDATA[TICKETS FOR ANNUAL JEFFERSON-JACKSON CELEBRATION ON SALE NOW!]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 7:15:00 EST Tickets for the Democratic Party of Virginia’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner and Celebration go on sale TODAY! Click on the link below for details about the weekend and to purchase your tickets. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/tickets_for_annual_jefferson_jackson_celebration_on_sale_now http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/tickets_for_annual_jefferson_jackson_celebration_on_sale_now <![CDATA[2008: A Very Good Year!]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2008 6:44:00 EST 2008 is going to be an exciting year for Virginia Democrats. To begin with, there’s our presidential primary election on February 12! 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/2008_a_very_good_year http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/2008_a_very_good_year <![CDATA[Meet Sen. Jim Webb in Richmond TODAY!]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2008 5:31:00 EST Join Sen. Jim Webb at the Capitol Ale House in Richmond TODAY, Monday, Jan. 7 from 5:00 to 5:45 pm. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/meet_sen_jim_webb_in_richmond_today http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/meet_sen_jim_webb_in_richmond_today <![CDATA[HAPPY NEW YEAR]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2008 7:43:00 EST We here at the Democratic Party of Virginia hope you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends! Now we’re looking forward to 2008. We hope you’ll join us!

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/happy_new_year http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/happy_new_year <![CDATA[Who Will You Vote For?]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 8:14:00 EST It’s official! The Democratic presidential primary campaigns are underway in Virginia! For whom would you vote if the election were held today? Click ‘READ MORE’ to participate in our online poll!

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/who_will_you_vote_for http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/who_will_you_vote_for <![CDATA[2008 Presidential Candidates!]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2007 7:08:00 EST SIX Democrat presidential candidates qualify for Virginia’s February 12, 2008 primary.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/2008_presidential_candidates http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/2008_presidential_candidates <![CDATA[DPVA Thanks Virginia Democrats]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 4:11:00 EST The DPVA would like to thank everyone who came out to help us with Philip Forgit’s campaign. There were certainly a lot of people helping within the First District. But, as a show of how much Democrats all across the state wanted to see Philip win this seat, we had contributions from people across the Commonwealth! 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/dpva_thanks_virginia_democrats http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/dpva_thanks_virginia_democrats <![CDATA[DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:22:00 EST The Special Election for the First Congressional District Seat is TODAY, Dec. 11, and we just want to remind you to get out and vote for Philip Forgit. But don’t go alone. Take someone with you and remind all of your friends, neighbors and co-workers to vote, too!

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/dont_forget_to_vote http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/dont_forget_to_vote <![CDATA[Volunteer for Philip Forgit!]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2007 4:17:00 EST Volunteer to help Philip Forgit with Gov. Mark Warner and General Assembly leaders. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/volunteer_for_philip_forgit http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/volunteer_for_philip_forgit <![CDATA[Join Kaine and Warner efforts for Forgit!]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2007 5:28:00 EST Come out and join Gov. Tim Kaine and former Gov. Mark Warner at events to help First Congressional candidate Philip Forgit! 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/join_kaine_and_warner_efforts_for_forgit http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/join_kaine_and_warner_efforts_for_forgit <![CDATA[Join Us!]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:10:00 EST The next two years are going to be exciting for all Virginia Democrats. We have an opportunity to elect Mark Warner to the U.S. Senate, capture the Commonwealth’s 13 electoral votes for the Democratic Presidential nominee, and elect another Governor in 2009. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/join_us2 http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/join_us2 <![CDATA[2008 Delegate Selection Plan]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2007 2:40:00 EST With the 2008 Presidential elections fast approaching, the Democratic Party of Virginia wants voters across the Commonwealth to understand our process for selecting delegates to attend the national Democratic convention.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/2008_delegate_selection_plan http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/2008_delegate_selection_plan <![CDATA[THANK YOU!]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:15:01 EST A post-election analysis shows us just how well we did last week. But we couldn’t have done it without YOU. So from all of us here at the Democratic Party of Virginia-- Thank you!

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/thank_you http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/thank_you <![CDATA[Veterans’ Day Statement]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 9:52:00 EST On this Veterans’ Day, the Democratic Party of Virginia pays special tribute to the men and women who have fought to defend America’s freedom and the liberties we all value.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/veterans_day_statement http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/veterans_day_statement <![CDATA[Virginia Democrats Celebrate New Majority]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:43:00 EST Celebrating Democratic pick-ups across the Commonwealth and a new majority in the state Senate, the Democratic Party of Virginia issued the following statement from DPVA Chairman Richard Cranwell

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/virginia_democrats_celebrate_new_majority http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/virginia_democrats_celebrate_new_majority <![CDATA[Election Day!]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2007 8:13:00 EST This is the day we’ve worked so hard for! So… first things first… DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/election_day http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/election_day <![CDATA[Countdown to Progress Tour]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 9:47:00 EST Tomorrow the Democratic Party of Virginia will kickoff its week-long, statewide Countdown To Progress: Delivering Results for Virginia Families Tour. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/countdown_to_progress_tour http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/countdown_to_progress_tour <![CDATA[2 Weeks to Victory!]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:11:00 EST From Martinsville to Ashburn and every place in a between, our campaigns have done more work than ever before. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/2_weeks_to_victory http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/2_weeks_to_victory <![CDATA[Can you spare an hour next Wednesday, October 17th?]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:09:00 EST If you could spend one hour helping win some of the tightest races without ever leaving your house, would you do it? 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/can_you_spare_an_hour_next_wednesday_october_17th http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/can_you_spare_an_hour_next_wednesday_october_17th <![CDATA[Thank you! And Congratulations….]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 5:05:00 EST Over the last weekend over 300 of you knocked on doors, taking our message of Democratic accomplishments directly to the voters.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/thank_you_and_congratulations http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/thank_you_and_congratulations <![CDATA[6 Weeks to Victory]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2007 5:24:00 EST There are only six weeks left until Election Day, and it is time for us to roll up our sleeves, put on our sneakers, and hit the streets to help our candidates! Join us on Saturday, September 29, for our Six Weeks to Victory Events across the state.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/6_weeks_to_victory http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/6_weeks_to_victory <![CDATA[Statement of Senator Jim Webb Regarding the Dwell-Time Amendment]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2007 1:52:00 EST Legislation Called for Supporting Troops through Fair Rotational Cycles

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/statement_of_senator_jim_webb_regarding_the_dwell_time_amendment http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/statement_of_senator_jim_webb_regarding_the_dwell_time_amendment <![CDATA[Support Our Troops]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2007 8:50:01 EST Today, Senator Jim Webb will reintroduce an amendment that seeks to provide our men and women in uniform with the responsible rotational cycles they deserve.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/support_our_troops http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/support_our_troops <![CDATA[Mark Warner throws his hat into the ring]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:12:00 EST Former Governor Mark Warner announces his intentions to run for U.S. Senate in 2008.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/mark_warner_throws_his_hat_into_the_ring http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/mark_warner_throws_his_hat_into_the_ring <![CDATA[Sen. Jim Webb’s Influence On the Rise]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 9:45:00 EST Sen. John Warner’s retirement announcement thrusts Sen. Jim Webb into a top position: the Commonwealth’s senior Senator.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/sen_jim_webbs_influence_on_the_rise http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/sen_jim_webbs_influence_on_the_rise <![CDATA[Sen. Webb gives state campaigns a boost]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2007 1:33:00 EST The Politico covers Sen. Jim Webb’s “standout” fundraising and heavy focus on Virginia candidates.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/sen_webb_gives_state_campaigns_a_boost http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/sen_webb_gives_state_campaigns_a_boost <![CDATA[Help us make a Final Push for Fall!]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2007 2:03:00 EST We’re moving into the last stretch of the campaign season - join us at the exciting events coming up this month to make sure we keep Virginia moving forward.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/help_us_make_a_final_push_for_fall http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/help_us_make_a_final_push_for_fall <![CDATA[Daily Press interview with Chairman Cranwell]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2007 8:10:00 EST The Honorable C. Richard Cranwell speaks with Hugh Lessig on campaign 2007, Virginia’s political atmosphere, and football.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/daily_press_interview_with_chairman_cranwell http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/daily_press_interview_with_chairman_cranwell <![CDATA[Oliver Hill 1907 - 2007]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:14:00 EST Throughout our history, America has been presented with heroes: people who challenged our country to grow and change for the better. Oliver Hill was one of those heroes.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/oliver_hill_1907_2007 http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/oliver_hill_1907_2007 <![CDATA[Democrats Ready to Win in McLean!]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:54:00 EST NOVA Democrats kicked off the 100-day countdown to the November elections with a crowd of about 400 in McLean. Governor Tim Kaine was there to rally the crowd along with Del. Brian Moran, Sen. Dick Saslaw and Fairfax Board of Supervisor Chaiman Gerry Connelly.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/democrats_ready_to_win_in_mclean http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/democrats_ready_to_win_in_mclean <![CDATA[Summer Celebration Letter to Virginia]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:07:00 EST Saturday will begin the 100-day countdown to the November elections. The result of that election will set the tone for Virginia and our values for decades to come.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/summer_celebration_letter_to_virginia http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/summer_celebration_letter_to_virginia <![CDATA[New Chair, Same Old Problems at the RPV]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:08:00 EST As new RPV chair John Hager gets settled into his new job, the Democratic Party of Virginia offers a few words of encouragement.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/new_chair_same_old_problems_at_the_rpv http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/new_chair_same_old_problems_at_the_rpv <![CDATA[We’ve Moved!]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2007 4:00:00 EST Thanks to the effort and energy of Democratic volunteers from across the Commonwealth and the leadership of Governor Tim Kaine, former Governor Mark Warner, Senator Jim Webb, and so many other current and former elected Virginia Democrats, our party is growing by leaps and bounds.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/were_moving http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/were_moving <![CDATA[Sen. Jim Webb: Born Fighting… for Virginia]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2007 3:22:00 EST Tackling tough issues and finding real solutions to the problems we face here in the Commonwealth is what being a Virginia Democrat is all about. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/sen_jim_webb_born_fighting_for_virginia http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/sen_jim_webb_born_fighting_for_virginia <![CDATA[Come Join Tim Kaine for a Fourth of July Celebration!]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2007 7:22:00 EST Come out and join Governor Tim Kaine and your local Democratic candidates for the 2007 celebration of our nation’s independence! 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/come_join_tim_kaine_for_a_fourth_of_july_celebration http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/come_join_tim_kaine_for_a_fourth_of_july_celebration <![CDATA[Virginia Partisans 15th Anniversary Celebration!]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2007 2:35:00 EST Join Tim Kaine for Lunch with the Virginia Partisans Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club!

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/virginia_partisans_15th_anniversary_celebration http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/virginia_partisans_15th_anniversary_celebration <![CDATA[Juneteenth 2007: A Democratic Celebration of Progress]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2007 9:56:00 EST State lawmakers like Minority Leader Ward Armstrong, DPVA Vice Chair Jennifer McClellan, Sen. Creigh Deeds, Del. Brian Moran, and Del. Lionel Spruill were in attendance to support the Juneteenth celebration.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/juneteenth_2007_a_democratic_celebration_of_progress http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/juneteenth_2007_a_democratic_celebration_of_progress <![CDATA[Support the Democratic Black Caucus’ Juneteenth Dinner!]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2007 3:57:00 EST The Democratic Black Caucus will hold its 2007 Juneteenth Dinner on June 16th at the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder Inn.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/support_the_democratic_black_caucus_juneteenth_dinner http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/support_the_democratic_black_caucus_juneteenth_dinner <![CDATA[Women’s Caucus Launches New Website]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:30:00 EST The Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus recently launched its new website.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/womens_caucus_launches_new_website http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/womens_caucus_launches_new_website <![CDATA[Del. Donald McEachin Elected Vice Chair for Outreach]]> Tue, 22 May 2007 11:15:00 EST Just in case you missed it, Del. Donald McEachin was officially elected Vice Chair for Outreach at this past weekend’s State Central Committee meeting in Virginia Beach

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/del_donald_mceachin_elected_vice_chair_for_outreach http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/del_donald_mceachin_elected_vice_chair_for_outreach <![CDATA[Moving Virginia Forward re-launched]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 10:39:00 EST Gov. Kaine’s PAC, Moving Virginia Forward, re-launches their web site today. Check it out at www.movingvirginiaforward.com.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/moving_virginia_forward_re_launched http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/moving_virginia_forward_re_launched <![CDATA[State Central Meeting in Virginia Beach!]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 9:27:00 EST The DPVA Spring Central Committee meeting is coming up in Virginia Beach!  Help plot the course of your party!

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/state_central_meeting_in_virginia_beach http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/state_central_meeting_in_virginia_beach <![CDATA[Your representatives on Iraq]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:29:00 EST Since the Republican Party of Virginia’s blog seems to be busy focusing its attention on Sen. Harry Reid and Rosie O’Donnell, we thought you might be interested in how your representatives voted on the Iraq War Supplemental last week.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/your_representatives_on_iraq http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/your_representatives_on_iraq <![CDATA[National Canvass Day, April 28!]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:19:01 EST On April 28, 2007, Democrats across the country will come together to continue their work of the past two years. After sweeping Democratic victories across the country, we’re hitting the streets again to talk with our neighbors about the difference a Democratic congress has already made, and how they can get involved in electing a Democratic assembly in 2007, and a Democratic president in 2008.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/national_canvass_day_april_28 http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/national_canvass_day_april_28 <![CDATA[Governor Kaine Announces Statewide Day of Mourning]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2007 3:57:00 EST Governor Timothy M. Kaine has declared Friday, April 20, 2007 a statewide day of mourning for the victims of Monday’s tragedy at Virginia Tech. 

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/governor_kaine_announces_statewide_day_of_mourning http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/governor_kaine_announces_statewide_day_of_mourning <![CDATA[In Memory]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2007 7:37:00 EST Governor Timothy Kaine has ordered that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/in_memory http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/in_memory <![CDATA[Statement of Governor Kaine on the Virginia Tech Shootings]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2007 1:38:00 EST Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement regarding today’s shootings at Virginia Tech: “It is difficult to comprehend senseless violence on this scale. “

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/statement_of_governor_kaine_on_the_virginia_tech_shootings http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/statement_of_governor_kaine_on_the_virginia_tech_shootings <![CDATA[Be a Spokesperson]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:05:00 EST Right now the Democratic Party is creating a new ad on the war in Iraq. Instead of stating the case ourselves, we want people like you to explain why it’s time to end the war and bring our troops home.

Help us out and become the Democratic Party’s newest spokesperson.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/be_a_spokesperson http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/be_a_spokesperson <![CDATA[Governor Kaine’s Transportation Amendments]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2007 3:35:00 EST Today Governor Kaine announced his amendments to the 2007 transportation bill.  Listed here are the details of the Governor’s actions.  His amendments include $400 million annually for Northern Virginia, and $200 million annually for Hampton Roads - Virginia’s most congested regions.

]]> http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/governor_kaines_transportation_actions http://www.vademocrats.org/news/items/governor_kaines_transportation_actions <![CDATA[Bobby Scott’s 60-30-15 Gala]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2007 4:30:02 EST 60 Years Young
30 Years of Service
15 Years in Congress

Let’s celebrate with Congressman Bobby Scott!

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