Archive for February 2010

2010 DPVA Jefferson-Jackson Weekend

Feb 25th, 2010 | By LDDC
2010 DPVA Jefferson-Jackson Weekend

The Democratic Party of Virginia is excited to announce that we have expanded our Jefferson-Jackson Weekend this year. During the weekend, Democrats from across the commonwealth will gather to build for Virginia’s future in 2010 and beyond. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) will be our keynote speaker. First elected in 2006, Senator Klobuchar has been described
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LeeDems Help Filler-Corn Race

Feb 25th, 2010 | By LDDC

Lee District Democrats are committed to seeing Eileen Filler-Corn (www.EileenForDelegate.com) elected to the House of Delegates in the 41st District (map, click here). Special Election next Tuesday, March 2nd (polls open 6 am to 7 pm). phone banks 5-9 daily canvassing 3-5 daily weekend canvassing starts at 10 am and 1 pm on Saturday and
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Washington Post Endorses Filler-Corn and Evans

Feb 24th, 2010 | By LDDC
Washington Post Endorses Filler-Corn and Evans

Today the Washington Post endorsed Democrats Eileen Filler-Corn (41st House seat) and Sandy Evans (Mason District School Board) for next Tuesday’s Special Elections (March 2nd, polls open 6:00 am to 7:00 pm). Ms. Filler-Corn, who worked as a liaison to Capitol Hill for former governors Mark R. Warner and Timothy M. Kaine, would be the
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Bus Trip to Richmond and Tour of Legislature

Feb 17th, 2010 | By LDDC
Bus Trip to Richmond and Tour of Legislature

Visit your State Senator and Delegate, have lunch at and take a tour of the newly remodeled Capitol building, see the General Assembly in session – all this without even driving – ride in the comfort of a modern tour bus with your Democratic friends! Every Democrat from Northern Virginia is welcome – reserve your
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FCDC Outreach and Young Democrats Happy Hour

Feb 17th, 2010 | By LDDC

Wednesday, February 24, 2010    5 – 8 pm Velocity Five – Bar and Grill (8111 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042; map, click here). Join the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) Outreach Committee and Young Democrats for a Happy Hour social get together. This is also a restaurant so under 21 admitted. Come out and
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Fairfax Young Dems Meeting

Feb 17th, 2010 | By LDDC
Fairfax Young Dems Meeting

FCYDs are having their first meeting with the new leadership team Thursday night. They’d love to have you out to discuss the direction of the group, and some upcoming activities! February 2010 Meeting When: Thursday, February 18 at 7 pm Where: 3612 Paul St. Alexandria, VA 22311 Map: click here This will be the first
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President Obama Speaks to the Democratic Party

Feb 7th, 2010 | By LDDC

President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic Party’s 2010 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC on Saturday, February 6, 2010.



Volunteer Help Needed to Support FCDC Treasurer

Feb 4th, 2010 | By LDDC

The FCDC Treasurer’s Office needs help depositing checks, running credit cards, and entering data into donor management software. Volunteers should be available to come into FCDC headquarters in Merrifield during the day regularly for a few hours once or twice a week and should have basic computer skills. If you are interested, please contact Nadja
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What’s Next – 2 Special Elections

Feb 3rd, 2010 | By LDDC
What’s Next – 2 Special Elections

On March 2nd there will be two special elections in Fairfax County: 1) Mason District School Board, and 2) the 41st House District. Your help is needed in many aspects of these two campaigns. Please help in whatever manner you can for our two excellent candidates. How you can help …



DPVA Quarterly Meetings Postponed

Feb 3rd, 2010 | By LDDC

The Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) State Steering Committee and State Central Committee meetings scheduled for February 5-6 have been postponed due to inclement weather coming our way starting Friday. The meetings will be rescheduled for March 19-20. Please save the date for this important weekend, because it will also be the Jefferson Jackson Weekend.
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