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Update from Organizing for America-VA

Feb 9th, 2011 | By
Update from Organizing for America-VA

Since President Obama took office, Democrats have enacted more than a dozen tax cuts for small businesses, increased access to small business loans, and helped reduce the cost of employee health insurance. Organizing for America-Virginia, the President’s grassroots organization, is reaching out to organize small business owners. Can you partner on this project? Learn more
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What We Did Together

Nov 14th, 2010 | By

As the President said last week, “some election nights are more fun than others. Some are exhilarating; some are humbling.” Last Tuesday took place in a very difficult electoral environment. But I’m incredibly proud of the work we did this year. The plan we built and implemented together was unprecedented in an election like this
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Major Event with Governor Tim Kaine

Sep 15th, 2010 | By
Major Event with Governor Tim Kaine

This Wednesday, September 15th, Governor Tim Kaine, chairman of the Democratic Party, will make a major announcement for Democrats at The George Washington University — and you’re invited.  Here are the details: Where: The George Washington University (Jack Morton Auditorium,  805 21st St., N.W.,  Washington, DC 20052;  directions, click here ) When: Wednesday, September 15th  12:30
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Canvassing for Change with Kaine and Connolly

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By
Canvassing for Change with Kaine and Connolly

Please join Organizing for America and Gerry Connolly for Congress, with special guests DNC Chairman, Governor Kaine and Congressman Connolly this Sunday, September 5 to knock on doors and engage voters for the critical midterm elections.

Sunday, September 5th  12:30 pm
Connolly HQ (11202 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030)

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In Case You Missed it: Happy 49th Birthday, Mr. President!

Aug 27th, 2010 | By

Our friends from all over Alexandria, Kingstowne, Mount Vernon and elsewhere came out to the ADC to join us for a fabulous event to celebrate President Obama’s 49th birthday on August 4th. But it wasn’t all fun and games. In addition to the cake and singing, we had a phone bank, too and made 1,300
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OFA is Moving America Forward

Aug 27th, 2010 | By

OFA is Moving American Forward with canvasses this weekend in the Alexandria/South County area, and across Virginia! Upcoming Team Alexandria Events: Phone banking every Wednesday until election day, 6-9 pm At the Alexandria Democratic Committee Headquarters 618 N. Washington Street, Alexandria RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpf9pr Canvassing on Saturday, Aug 28, Noon-3 pm Meet at Barb’s house, near
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Get ‘em Back to the Polls – Canvass (Mt. Eagle)

May 30th, 2010 | By
Get ‘em Back to the Polls – Canvass (Mt. Eagle)

Sunday, June 6, 2010 2-5 pm add to calendar, click here Host: Barbara Slinker 703-795-3906, barbslinker@gmail.com 2701 Farnsworth Drive, Alexandria, VA 22303   map, click here. Directions: From I-495, south on Telegraph Rd., south on N. King’s Hwy., right on Farmington Dr., left on Monticello Rd., then right on Farnsworth Dr. (first driveway on left).
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November doesn’t need to be a nightmare for Democrats

Jan 24th, 2010 | By
November doesn’t need to be a nightmare for Democrats

In today’s column in the Washington Post David Plouffe, campaign manager for Obama for America, describes many of the first year accomplishments and lays out what Democrats can do to strengthen our hand.  Read the full article here …



State of the Union Watch Parties

Jan 22nd, 2010 | By
State of the Union Watch Parties

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 9:00 pm EST, OFA members will be gathering at State of the Union Watch parties in living rooms across the country. We’ll huddle on the phone with Obama for America campaign manager David Plouffe, and plan for what comes next. Can you sign up to host a State of the
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MLK Day of Service Activities, and Calling for Coakley

Jan 17th, 2010 | By

Martha Coakley needs our help in Massachusetts! We want to hold on to Ted Kennedy’s former Senate seat, so even if you only have a few hours to give, it could make all the difference. We don’t want to leave any stone unturned or any voter un-called! Monday, January 18 from 6:00 PM – 9:00
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