Archive for July 2008

Richard Cranwell, Chairman, Democratic Party of Virginia

Jul 31st, 2008 | By LDDC

Chairman Cranwell on the Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU July 30, 2008 The Old Dominion is traditionally conservative and hasn’t supported a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964. But that isn’t dampening the enthusiasm of Virginia’s Democrats, who are launching a massive ground campaign for Barack Obama and other candidates. Kojo talks with the party chairman
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Voter Registration, New Cards

Jul 26th, 2008 | By LDDC

In the last few weeks (early to mid-July), Fairfax County mailed new voter registration cards to every person currently registered to vote (looks like sample image). If you believe that you are registered, but did not receive your card, be sure to first check your registration status, click here. If you are NOT registered, please do
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Obama Berlin Speech, July 24, 2008

Jul 25th, 2008 | By LDDC

Text of speech.



Welcome New Members

Jul 24th, 2008 | By LDDC

Welcome to our new members of the Lee District Democratic Committee: Carson Evans (Rose Hill), Holly Newry (Lane), and Jack Wang (Rose Hill). Carson will also be taking on the job of Voter Registration for Lee District, and Holly is fired up to be our new precinct captain for Lane precinct.



Neighborhood Volunteer

Jul 23rd, 2008 | By LDDC

EASY  •  ON YOUR OWN TIME  •  EFFECTIVE Did you know? YOU can work for the Democratic Party, helping to: elect a NEW Democratic President, elect Mark Warner for US Senate, and help the two Congressional races in Lee District (Moran – 8th, Connolly 11th). You can do this on your own time, talking with your own
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Lee District Canvass: SA 7/26, SU 7/27

Jul 22nd, 2008 | By LDDC

SATURDAY, JULY 26TH Questions / Info: Allison Hutchins allison.hutchins@vavictory08.org Saturday, July 26th at Mt. Eagle Elementary School at 10 am (add to calendar) and 1 pm (add to calendar) for the precincts: Clermont, Mt. Eagle, Wilton. Mt Eagle Elementary School (Mt. Eagle precinct, #408, polling location) 6116 N Kings Hwy Alexandria, VA 22303 map: http://tinyurl.com/408-mt-eagle
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Kingstowne Farmers Market

Jul 22nd, 2008 | By LDDC

Lee Dems at Kingstowne Farmers Market [add to calendar, click here] Friday, July 25th 4-7 pm 5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315 map: http://tinyurl.com/kingstowne-farmers-market We’ll be at the Kingstowne Farmers Market across from Kingstreet Blues in the Kingstowne Shopping Center. We’ve got Obama gear, Warner bumper stickers, etc. For information contact Todd Smyth (703.507.5860, toddsmyth@cox.net).
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Connolly at Obama Town Hall Meeting

Jul 20th, 2008 | By LDDC

Robinson High School – July, 10 2008



Sen. Joe Gartlan, 1926-2008

Jul 18th, 2008 | By LDDC

(photo by Bob Brown — Associated Press) July 18th, Democratic Senator Joseph V. Gartlan passed away. He served as State Senator (36th District) for seven terms, 28 years, from 1972-2000, representing parts of Lee, Mount Vernon, and Springfield Districts. For his appreciation and obituary: Washington Post Governor Kaine Funeral arrangements, burial, etc.



Lee District Canvass: SA 7/19, SU 7/20

Jul 17th, 2008 | By LDDC

Questions / Info: Allison Hutchins allison.hutchins@vavictory08.org Sat, July 19th at Hayfield Elementary at 10 am (add to calendar) and 1 pm (add to calendar) for the precincts: Villages, Franconia, Kingstowne. Hayfield Elementary School (Hayfield precinct, #406, polling location) 7633 Telegraph Rd Alexandria, VA 22310 map: http://shurl.org/hayfield-406 View Larger Map Sun, July 20th at Hayfield Elementary
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