“Some men see things as they are and ask why? I see things that never were and ask why not?” Robert Kennedy’s words, spoken in hope, mirror those spoken by Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial when he shared his dream with the world in 1963.

The annual Virginia Kennedy-King dinner, sponsored by the Eighth Congressional District Democratic Committee, celebrates Robert Kennedy’s and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision. It is an event to honor those Virginians who strive to make the hopes and dreams of these two great leaders a reality. It is a time to reflect on how both of these men continue to touch our lives as Democrats and live in our hearts as Virginians. The monies raised by the event go towards our effort to support Virginia’s Democrats.

Featuring a Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the
Historic 1961 Freedom Rides that Changed America

• Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311; map / directions, click here)
• Thursday, October 13, 2011
• 6:30 PM Reception 7:30 PM Dinner cash bar

Margo E. Horner, Eighth District Democratic Committee Chair
Mame Reiley, Honorary Dinner Chair
Charley Conrad and Dan Steen, Dinner Co-Chairs, and
The Members of Virginia’s Eighth Congressional District Democratic Committee
Cordially Invite You to Attend Virginia’s Eighteenth Kennedy-King Dinner

• $100 per person ($90 for YD’s or seniors); $150 Benefactor; $200 Sponsor; Patron $250; $1000 Table (10 seats per table); $1500 Benefactor Table (10 seats per table); $2000 Sponsor Table (10 seats per table); $2500 Patron Table (10 seats per table)
• The event is going “green” this year – online registration and payment are encouraged.
• Online, click here.
• By mail – download flyer / mail reservation form. Reservations by mail must be received by Friday, October 6th.

Resources and Links About the 1961 Freedom Riders
Freedom riders were civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated southern United States to test the United States Supreme Court decision Boynton v. Virginia (of 1960). The first Freedom Ride left Washington, D.C., on May 4, 1961, and was scheduled to arrive in New Orleans on May 17.

• Wikipedia
• NPR: Get On the Bus: The Freedom Riders of 1961 (an interview with Raymond Arsenault, author of ‘Freedom Riders: 1961 and the Struggle for Racial Justice‘)
• Freedom Riders Foundation
• PBS/WGBH: Freedom Riders on the American Experience and Facebook companion page
• Library of Congress, American Treasures (AP news release and map)
• Smithsonian, National Museum of American History (information, videos, teachers guide, etc.)

Keynote Speaker, Congressman Bob Filner
Congressman Bob Filner is the U.S. Representative for California’s 51st congressional district, and previously the 50th, serving since 1993, and Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is one of the most ethnically diverse in the nation.

Filner began his advocacy for civil rights at the age of 18 when he became one of the first people to set foot on a Greyhound bus that was headed into the deep south on what would become known as, the Freedom Rides. At the time he was a student at Cornell University where he was studying engineering. In June 1961, after pulling into the bus station in Jackson, Mississippi, Filner was arrested along with his co-riders for “disturbing the peace and inciting a riot”. It was there in Jackson, that Filner would stand up for what he believed in by not taking the easy road out. Filner refused to post bond in for his release and remained incarcerated in prison for two months.

His case was eventually overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States along with all the cases for other activists. It was when this happened, that they also overturned the laws for racial separation. This overturning of the case was nothing that Filner was pushing for though. Filner believes that what he did during that Freedom Ride is what he needed to do to have a say in what was happening. In Filner’s own words he says “I’ve never been a passive person”. “I’ve always felt that, if you think something should be changed, it’s your responsibility to actively pursue that change.”

• Official Web Site
• Bob Filner for Congress
• Wikipedia
• Facebook
• Twitter

Authorized and paid for by the Eighth District Democratic Committee, Margo Horner, Chair.
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

Due to Congressman Moran’s involvement in this event, federal limitations apply. Individuals may contribute a combined limit of $10,000 to all state, district and local party committees per calendar year. PACs may contribute a combined limit of $5,000 to all state, district and local party committees per calendar year. Contributions from unions, corporations, national banks, federal government contractors and foreign nationals not admitted for permanent residence are prohibited. Federal law requires political committees to report name, address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contribution aggregate is in excess of $200 per cycle. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

March 21, 2011 — Falls Church, VA

VA8th CD Dems voted to be a Co-Sponsor of Congressman Moran’s ‘Rally Against Citizens United‘. Details on date and time will be provided in the future.

Sandra Klassen is the 8th CD liaison for the ‘Rally Against Citizens United’.  She would like folks to help her out with logistics and other planning for the event. Contact Sandra at sjkintl@gmail.com.

The City of Alexandria Democratic Committee nominated Pat Mulloy to fill the vacancy of John Biechman as a member of the Committee. Pat’s nomination was passed unanimously and we welcome him on board. 

House of Representatives – 8th District: James P. “Jim” Moran – D, incumbent; J. Patrick Murray – R, challenger.

House of Representatives – 11th District: Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly – D, incumbent; Keith S. Fimian – R, challenger.

Each candidate will speak briefly highlighting their key issues and positions noteworthy of the business community’s attention. The format is not to debate, but to inform. This election year will mark a pivotal year for the future of our country and community.  Each candidate’s core beliefs will make a difference in our future. Space is limited.  Advance registration required (general admission $15), click here.

“Some men see things as they are and ask why? I see things that never were and ask why not?”

Robert Kennedy’s words, spoken in hope, mirror those spoken by Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial when he shared his dream with the world 40 years ago.

The annual Virginia Kennedy-King dinner, sponsored by the Eighth Congressional District Democratic Committee, celebrates Robert Kennedy’s and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision. It is an event to honor those Virginians who strive to make the hopes and dreams of these two great leaders a reality. It is a time to reflect on how both of these men continue to touch our lives as Democrats and live in our hearts as Virginians. The monies raised by the event go towards our effort to support Virginia’s Democrats.

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The 17th Kennedy-King Dinner
Honoring the legacies of Senator Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King
Honorary Host, Congressman Jim Moran

• Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311; map / directions, click here)
• Friday, October 1, 2010
• 6:30 PM Reception 7:30 PM Dinner cash bar

Tickets
Online or by mail (by mail, by September 24th). Tickets: $100 per person ($90 for YD’s and seniors), $125 Benefactor; $175 Sponsor; Patron $250; $2500 Sponsor Table; $5000 Patron Table; (10 seats per table).

Paid for by the Virginia 8th Congressional District Democratic Committee, www.VA8thCDDems.org,
and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Margo Horner, Chair

Your contribution may be used in connection with federal elections and is subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Federal law requires EDDC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation, and employer for individuals who contribute $200 or more in a calendar year. Other contributions will be deposited into the EDDC non-federal account. Virginia law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation, employer and location of employment for individuals whose contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in a calendar year. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Virginia “Pixie” Bell is one of the most well-known and  strongest Democrats in Northern Virginia. Governors, Senators, and Congressman call her their friend. Pixie has served in numerous offices in the Democratic Party, and currently is First Vice Chair of the 8th Congressional District Democratic Committee.

Notably, she served four 4-year terms as Secretary of the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA), and recently at the quarterly meeting of the DPVA in Charlottesville she was honored for this service.

On June 11th DPVA Chairman, Dickie Cranwell, presented Pixie with a plaque honoring that remarkable service.

Through your leadership as a member of the Steering Committee, the Democratic Party of Virginia has grown and achieved incredible successes. Virginia Democrats thank you for you years of exemplary service and continued work on the Central Committee. 

His new book, With Honor in Hand, is the tale of two friends battling with a serious moral dilemma- a fight between the code of their profession vs. their code of honor. Mercenaries, the two friends, Douglas “Big Mac” Pollard and Amos Man Killer Stewart, are the truest of professionals and the best at what they do. They have never reneged on a contract, but now find themselves in a position where they wish they could exercise that option.

It is our honor and pleasure to support Terron and recommend his book for your library.

Terron’s book is available from many sources, remember that Barnes and Noble is 100% blue in their corporate giving (v. Amazon that is 100% red).

With Honor in Hand, from Barnes and Noble 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FROM VIRGINIA’S EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IS CONGRESSMAN JIM MORAN

Eighth Congressional District Democratic Committee Chair Margo E. Horner announced today that only one Democratic candidate, James P. Moran, Jr. filed to run in the Democratic Primary on June 8, and submitted a filing fee and 1,000 signatures of qualified registered voters in Virginia’s Eighth Congressional District.

Since Congressman Jim Moran was the only candidate to meet the filing requirements, Horner announced that “there is now no need for a Democratic primary.  The Democratic Primary scheduled for June 8 has been cancelled.".

"We are very pleased, said Horner, "to have Congressman Jim Moran as our nominee.  Jim has served with great distinction for nearly twenty years."

Point of Contact is Charles B. (Charley) Conrad , Secretary  Eighth Democratic Congressional Committee.  703 835 6614    charleyconrad@gmail.com

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• 8th CD — James P. Moran, Jr. (incumbent)
  • The one person considering a bid against Congressman Moran, Ronald Mitchell, did not qualify for certification (less than 1,000 petition signatures from qualified voters in the 8th CD).
• 10th CD — Jeff Barnett
  • Richard Anthony dropped out to have back surgery, leaving Jeff Barnett unopposed.
• 11th CD — Gerry Connolly (incumbent)
  • No candidate filed to run against Congressman Connolly.

Ronald Mitchell was disqualified for not having 1,000 signatures of qualified voters in the 8th Congressional District as required.