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Demo Memo: 4/11/08

Posted by Greg on Friday, April 11

April 4, 2008 - April 11, 2008
www.vademocrats.org

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INTRODUCTION

The 2008 State Convention isn't until this summer - but if you're interested in being a delegate, don't forget to attend a local caucus next weekend. Meeting times and locations can be found on our state convention page.

Looking for a summer internship? Look no further than the DPVA! If you're interested in applying, please email your resume to Nicole Gordon at nicole@vademocrats.org.

The Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus has a new home online: www.vasenatedems.com. Check it out for all the latest news from our Democratic Majority.

Finally, congratulations to the Culpeper County Democratic Committee, who threw a very successful fundraiser this week featuring DNC Chairman Howard Dean. The Culpeper Star Exponent has a great write-up about the event here.

Best,

Levar Stoney
Executive Director

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QUOTES OF THE WEEK

"For the last few weeks, I have listened to accusations from Jeff Frederick about my leadership, the staff at RPV, the district leaders that support my re-election, and my allegiance to this party. Each of his accusations is laughable, and we dismissed them as his typical rant. But when he is willing to blatantly mislead Republicans in Virginia by claiming false endorsements, enough is enough."
- Republican Party of Virginia chair John Hager, on his opponent for re-election, Del. Jeff Frederick (R-Prince William) [Washington Times, 4/6/08]

"Is all this sacrifice bringing out a more secure America?"
- Sen. John Warner, to Gen. David Petraeus [Media General News Service, 4/9/08]

"General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker are understandably trying to put a positive spin on the Iraq war -- one of the worst military fiascoes in American history."
- Rep. Jim Moran (D-8^th) [Media General News Service, 4/9/08]

"I'm a traditional family guy and I don't believe homosexuality is something that's right at a fundamental level."
- Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Faifax), playing to the base [Washington Blade, 4/8/08]

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HEADLINES

Gov. Tim Kaine

Gov. Kaine declares $10 million boost for Va. 4-lane [Bluefield Daily Telegraph, 4/4/08]
Kaine signs bills to help military and their families [Virginian-Pilot, 4/5/08]
At Norfolk conference, Kaine tells teens their voice matters [Virginian-Pilot, 4/6/08]
Kaine signs bills to revamp state's mental health system [Virginian-Pilot, 4/10/08]

Sen. Jim Webb

Webb says U.S. presence in Iraq draining nation [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 4/6/08]
Webb Leaves Graham Grasping on GI Bill [Raising Kaine, 4/6/08]
Webb, Warner press Petraeus on war's value [Media General News Service, 4/9/08]
GI bill reintroduced in the House with 54 co-sponsors [Daily Press, 4/10/08]

General Assembly

Motorists who paid abusive driver fines to be offered refunds [Virginian-Pilot, 4/7/08]

Election 2008

Hager facing rival in GOP [Washington Times, 4/6/08]
Hager, Frederick Slug It Out for GOP Chairman's Job [Washington Post, 4/10/08]
The Myth of Virgil Goode's Electoral Invincibility [Raising Kaine, 4/6/08]
Exclusive Interview with Mike Henry [Not Larry Sabato, 4/8/08]
Mark Warner Raises $2.5 Million in 1^st Quarter '08 [Raising Kaine, 4/10/08]
Glenn Nye Raises Over $250,000 in 1Q08! [Raising Kaine, 4/10/08]
Social Conservatives Rally to Marshall in VA Senate Race [CNSNews.com, 4/11/08]

Election 2009

Anti-gay Va. senator eyes attorney general seat [Washington Blade, 4/8/08]

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EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS

"Kaine has allowed four executions to go forward since taking office in 2006. He has delayed others and has resisted, by veto, efforts by the General Assembly to expand the death penalty. That seems consistent with his stand as a candidate." [Daily Press, 4/5/08]

"Some in the GOP, perhaps conveniently, overlook that one of their most conservative members, Del. Frank Hargrove Sr. of Hanover, has urged since 2001 junking the death penalty." [Jeff Schapiro, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 4/6/08]

"The GOP leaders of the House have played one game of political Twister after another over the years to address the transportation crisis." [Lynchburg News Advance, 4/5/08]

"It would be nice to think a compromise is possible. Unfortunately, the state GOP, particularly in the narrow-minded precincts of the House of Delegates, has repeatedly shown itself more fixated on doctrinal purity and partisanship than on problem-solving." [Washington Post, 4/6/08]

"Drivers' real problems demand a realistic, however painful, answer from our elected leaders. Further excuse-making and political monkey business won't fool anybody." [Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, 4/8/08]

"Whether one is a skeptic who believes that Earth's recent warming trend is natural and cyclical, or a believer in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report that lays most of the blame for the phenomenon at the feet of industrial man, prudence dictates at least the collection of reliable data on the gases known to be capable of trapping heat within the biosphere. In this sense, Mr. Kaine is exercising a very conservative virtue." [Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, 4/11/08]

"Republicans maintain, though, that theirs is not only the party of business but the party of national defense. The security implications of climate change are reason enough for Virginia's senior senator to put his prestige behind the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act. The GOP should hear his plea to anticipate -- and in anticipating, work to prevent -- a disastrous competition for resources that would lead to future wars." [Roanoke Times, 4/11/08]

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DPVA PRESS RELEASES

In Case You Missed It: Republican PAC Hit with Record Fine for Illegal Campaign Contributions Funneled through Virginia (4/4/08)

No Plan McCain (4/8/08)

GOP Fight Belies Bolling/McDonnell Claims of Party Unity (4/10/08)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Local Caucuses

Congressional District Conventions

The Virginia Holocaust Museum Presents An Evening with Sen. Chris Dodd
(Non-Party Event)
2000 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA
April 12, 2008

60th Annual Shad Planking
Wakefield Sportsmen's Club
Wakefield, VA
April 16, 2008

Primary Elections (U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, state offices)
June 10, 2008

Democratic State Convention
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Hampton, VA
June 14, 2008

General Election
November 4, 2008

You can also find more events on our web site by entering your zip code here.

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