Archive for February 2009

The President’s Address

Feb 25th, 2009 | By LDDC

If you thought the President hit a home run, touch down, hat trick and three pointer from mid court last night in his first Address to the Joint Session of Congress (text of speech, click here), then … please take a some time to call the White House Comment Line at 202.456.1111 and leave a
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Mt. Vernon Mardi Gras Straw Poll

Feb 22nd, 2009 | By LeeDem

Mt. Vernon District Democratic Committee   2nd Annual Mardi Gras on the Potomac & Straw Poll  Saturday, February 21, 2009 GOVERNOR 83 – Brian Moran 43 – Creigh Deeds 33 – Terry McAuliffe LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 62 – Jody Wagner 44 – Jon Bowerbank 18 – Pat Edmonson 15 – Mike Signer 10 – Rich Savage photos by
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Moon for Supervisor

Feb 21st, 2009 | By LeeDem

Canvassing, Phone Bank     Lee District volunteers for Moon Canvassing Where 10354 Bridgetown Place, Burke, VA 22015 (private home, map – click here) When Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Phone Bank Where Moon HQ (7617 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003; 703.746.8124; map: http://tinyurl.com/moon-hq)
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Olbermann vs. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann

Feb 19th, 2009 | By LeeDem

post updated 2.22.2009 Is this actually the perspective that the GOP and conservative talk radio really believe? OMG Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-MN)



DPVA Central Committee Ends Term

Feb 16th, 2009 | By LDDC

The 2005-2009 Democratic Party of Virginia State Central Committee wrapped up its business in connection with Jefferson-Jackson Day Weekend on February 7, 2009 in Richmond.  It has been a very successful four years for the party which saw the election of Governor Kaine, Senators Webb and Warner, a Democratic majority in the Virginia’s Congressional delegation,
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The Stimulus Battle

Feb 15th, 2009 | By LDDC
The Stimulus Battle

Commentary: February 15th by Henry Tieleman (HWTieleman@AOL.COM) in his newsletter "Democracy Prevails". The rationale for the economic stimulus bill, “the American Recovery and reinvestment Act,” was initially intended for those of the population that lived without much income or had lost their home due to foreclosure. The unemployment rate is now at 7.6% and climbing.
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President Obama’s Weekly Radio Address

Feb 14th, 2009 | By LeeDem

Here is President Obama’s weekly radio address in which he talks about the stimulus bill and how it will help working families all across the
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Moon for Supervisor

Feb 14th, 2009 | By LDDC
Moon for Supervisor

Canvassing This Weekend Lee District volunteers for Moon meet at the Moon Headquarters. Where Moon Campaign HQ (7617 Little River Turnpike, Suite 440, Annandale, VA 22003; map: http://tinyurl.com/moon-hq; 703-746-8124) When Saturday Feb 14, 10:00am and 1:30pm Sunday Feb 15, 1:00pm



Braddock District Supervisor

Feb 11th, 2009 | By LDDC

Congratulations Ilryong Moon on his successful election in the firehouse primary concluded last evening. Ilryong Moon – 1,528 (56.5%) Janyce Hedetniemi – 1,073 (39.7%) Ron Christian – 92 (3.4%) Over/Undervotes – 8 (0.2%) Total Turnout 2,701 of 70,567 (3.8%) Current At-Large School Board member Ilryong Moon (Moon4Supervisor.com) will now face Republican John Cook (JohnCook4Supervisor.com) in
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Governor Tim Kaine Answers Economic Recovery Questions

Feb 10th, 2009 | By LeeDem