Archive for March 2009

Brian Moran Takes Lead in Polls

Mar 31st, 2009 | By LeeDem

Public Policy Polling’s latest survey finds that Virginia’s Democratic primary race for governor is still tight, with Brian Moran receiving 22%, Terry McAuliffe getting 18%, and Creigh Deeds polling third at 15%.  45% of respondents are still undecided. Respondents have roughly equal opinions about the favorability of each candidate.  Moran is polling at 34/15 favorability,
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2009 Gubernatorial Debates / Appearances

Mar 30th, 2009 | By LDDC
2009 Gubernatorial Debates / Appearances

Debates   last updated 5.9.2009 The three campaigns agreed to the following debates: April 19th: Farm Team Debate in Williamsburg April 23rd: Virginia Education Association’s Convention Debate in Hampton April 28th: Sorensen Institute/Danville Register & Bee Debate in Danville Debate in Blacksburg April 29th: Huffington Post/Not Larry Sabato/Fire Dog Lake/Collegiate Times Debate in Blacksburg May 19th:
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2009 Gubernatorial Comparison

Mar 30th, 2009 | By LeeDem

A Comparison of Virginia’s Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates and their position on various issues (all positions are adapted from the candidates’ websites): Economy & Jobs, Energy & Environment, Education, Transportation & Infrastructure, Health Care, Equality & Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, and their respective Biographies – click here.



First Female FCDC Chair Jane Vitray Passes Away

Mar 30th, 2009 | By LDDC

cross-posted from FairfaxDemocrats.org by Former Senator Emilie Miller Jane Vitray was not born a Virginian, but the citizens of Virginia and the Democratic Party are fortunate she chose this Commonwealth.  She was from Hoboken, New Jersey and was the best of “Eastern Liberal”. . In the late 1960′s and early 1970′s she was the first
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The President’s Weekly Address

Mar 29th, 2009 | By LeeDem

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Give ‘em Hell Dickie

Mar 28th, 2009 | By LDDC

cross-posted from DemRulz Chairman Richard Cranwell and Northern Virginia elected Democrats addressed a rally today in Annandale, down the road from the Republican gubernatorial candidate’s announcement.  Cranwell praised all three Democratic candidates, recalled the successes of the Warner and Kaine administrations (best managed state in the country, etc.), and made it clear that the GOP
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Obama Online Chat on Economy

Mar 26th, 2009 | By LeeDem

President Obama is planning an online town hall-style meeting on the White House’s Web site Thursday, March 26th. The online town hall will be at 11:30 am Eastern. Obama will answer questions about the economy and other topics at WhiteHouse.gov. Visitors to the Web site, http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/OpenForQuestions/, can determine what questions the President will answer by
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Earth Hour 2009

Mar 25th, 2009 | By LeeDem

This year, the world’s first global election is taking place, an election between earth and global warming. It’s not
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Cook Pulls Off The Sheep’s Clothing

Mar 25th, 2009 | By LDDC

cross-posted from FairfaxDemocrats.org by Scott Surovell, Chair FCDC Earlier this month, Fairfax County At-Large School Board Member Ilryong Moon lost a special election to Kings Park Homeowners Association President, John Cook by 89 votes.  3 days before the election, The Washington Post endorsed Cook saying he "had the slight edge" "based on his ability to
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Obama News Conference: Economic Recovery

Mar 25th, 2009 | By LeeDem

March 24, 2009  56:09 full text of news conference