Archive for May 2009

Stand with Sotomayor

May 29th, 2009 | By LDDC
Stand with Sotomayor

This week, hundreds of thousands of supporters like you stood up to support Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s historic nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. But the long road to confirmation has only just begun. Add your voice, and stand with Sotomayor. We’ve just launched our action center, an online hub where you can find all the
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Sickles Endorses Wagner

May 26th, 2009 | By LeeDem
Sickles Endorses Wagner

As primary day in the Commonwealth rapidly approaches, I wanted to reach out to residents of Lee and Mt. Vernon Districts and let them know who I will be casting my vote for on June 9th in the Lieutenant Governor’s race.  We are lucky to have two outstanding candidates in the Democratic primary.  Jody Wagner,
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Volunteer and Member of the Year 2008

May 26th, 2009 | By LeeDem
Volunteer and Member of the Year 2008

Lee District Volunteer and Member of the Year for 2008 were voted on at our last Lee District meeting, and both were selected unanimously. The two people honored will be candidates for FCDC Volunteer and Member of the Year to be presented at the FCDC Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on May 31st. It truly is a pleasure
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The President’s Weekly Address

May 26th, 2009 | By LeeDem

President Barack Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to Americas veterans, servicemen and women particularly those who have made
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8th District Elects New Officers, GA Member and City County Representatives

May 20th, 2009 | By LDDC

For the complete list of voting members, click here. At the first meeting of the newly organized district committee on May 18th, 2009, the committee elected the following officers: Margo E. Horner, Chair Pixie Bell, First Vice Chair Susan B. Kellom, Second Vice Chair Charley Conrad, Secretary Rose Chu, Treasurer The district committee upon organization
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Providence Mayfest & Straw Poll

May 17th, 2009 | By LeeDem

May 17th, 2009 at the home of Susan Meltz and Robert Hamberger. Straw Poll Results Governor   Brian Moran 48%   Terry McAuliffe 34%   Creigh Deeds 17% Lt. Governor   Jody Wagner 74 votes   Mike Signer 26 votes House of Delegates 35th District Mark Keam  69% John Carroll  15% Roy Baldwin 8% Esam
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The President’s Weekly Address

May 17th, 2009 | By LeeDem

The President discusses breakthroughs on two issues where stakeholders from all sides, once opposed, are coming together for real reform. On health care and energy,
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2009 FCDC Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

May 17th, 2009 | By LDDC
2009 FCDC Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

Join the Fairfax County Democratic Committee at our annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, with special guest and keynote speaker, Senator Mark Warner.  This is the biggest event the Committee puts on all year and is instrumental in helping us raise the money we will need to support all our statewide candidates as well as work to take
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2009 8th CD Convention Results

May 17th, 2009 | By LeeDem

The very successful 2009 8th CD Convention, held Saturday May 16th at Edison High School, concluded with the unanimous adoption of the resolutions presented to the Convention and the election of a newly constituted membership. Credentialed voters by jurisdiction attending the convention: Arlington 82, Alexandria 14, Fairfax 53 and Falls Church 5. Special thanks to
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Bob McDonnell – Standing Up for You?

May 16th, 2009 | By LeeDem