Tuesday, November 1st 6:45-7:30 pm private reception 7:30-8:30 pm general reception At Ireland’s Four Courts (1 block from Courthouse Metro; 2051 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201; map, click here). RSVP online, click here. We need to do everything to keep this year’s crop of Tea Party extremists out of the state Senate. With the Governor’s
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Videos (courtesy of The Brigades) from the rally (rally details) on Saturday at the George Mason Campus in Arlington. Photos on Flickr, Picasa, and Facebook (courtesy of Catherine Read, a social media consultant working with individual professionals, businesses, non-profits, associations and political candidates; providing one-on-consulting, workshops, seminars and keynote presentations). “Citizens United” – the January
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Here is the latest news from Democratic organizations and Lee District elected officials (aggregated from their RSS newsfeeds; those not listed do not currently have RSS newsfeeds). Democratic Party (DNC), Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA), Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) Warner, Moran, Connolly, Barker, Puller, Saslaw, Sickles, Surovell  Democratic Party (DNC) Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA)  Fairfax
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In Northern Virginia our two Congressman who have listened to and worked hard for their constituents were re-elected to continue their positive and pragmatic approach to government, seeking effective solutions.

Election 2010 Results

• Jim Moran, 8th District: 61.02% (Murray 37.29%)
• Gerry Connolly, 11th District: 49.22% (Fimian 48.79%)
• Question 1 (Exempt Property): yes 75.92% / no 24.07%
• Question 2 (Property Tax Exemption for Certain Veterans): yes 82.40% / no 17.59%
• Question 3 (Revenue Stabilization Fund): yes 51.15% / no 48.84%
• Transportation Bonds: yes 68.93% / no 31.06%

Results: Virginia State Board of Elections, Fairfax County Board of Elections.

Congressman Moran, Congressman Connolly Win

The election results of November 2nd tell Virginians in the 8th (Moran) and 11th (Connolly) Districts a couple things: 1) positive pragmatic leadership wins, extreme social views don’t, 2) experience matters, 3) undocumented third party spending has no place in good government, 4) our Congressmen are good listeners, pay attention to constituents concerns and work hard on their behalf, 5) voters in the 8th and 11th are smart and can discern between truth and prevarication,  and 6) vandalizing Democratic signs and carpet-bombing of Republican signs are negative behaviors not lost on voters.

As of this posting, 2 precincts results remain pending in Fairfax for the 11th: Lorton Center and Laurel Hill.

Results: VA State Board of Elections, Fairfax County Board of Elections.

Congressman Moran
8th District
Westin Arlington Gateway, 7 pm
801 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203
walkable from the Ballston Metro on the Orange Line

Congressman Connolly
11th District
Fairview Park Marriott, 7 pm
3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA  22042

It’s not about your vote tomorrow, because we know that you have either already voted absentee or will vote (or you’re not quite old enough to vote yet), but tomorrow is all about making sure that your Democratic friends, family and neighbors ALL get out to vote.

FIRST – make sure you vote. SECOND – make sure all your Dem friends, family and neighbors vote. THIRD – sign up to volunteer if you haven’t already. We still do have volunteer needs for tomorrow, Election Day.

To volunteer in Lee District: 1) inside the polls (must be a Virginia voter) – opening, 5:00 am to 6:00 pm, during the day, 6:00 am to 7:00 pm let us know when during the day, closing, 7:00 pm until done, 2) outside the polls – during the day 5:30 am to 7:00 pm let us know when during the day, 3) calling or canvassing for Congressman Moran  or calling or canvassing for Congressman Connolly.

We know that you’ll need to wind down, talk about the election results, and get back to life. Do it with your Dem friends this Thursday, November 4th  5-8 pm at King Street Blues, Kingstowne. Democrats Dine Out, promoting and supporting our local restaurants while enjoy a good dinner and good conversation.

Join Congressmen Moran and Connolly, meet and socialize with other Dems and Progressives from all across Fairfax and Northern Virginia.

King Street Blues is offering us a fixed price meal with your choice of 5 entrees (with side-dishes, soda, iced tea or coffee). $22 includes tax and gratuity.

For details and to pre-pay for dinner, click here.

The Democratic Party of Virginia invites you to a reception and fundraiser with Congressman Moran and special guest Senator Jim Webb.

Monday, October 25, 2010 5:30 pm
The Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314)

To RSVP / contribute – purchase ticket(s) [$25 and up], click here. For more information, click here, or contact Allison Jones (804) 644-1966, Allison@VADemocrats.org.

Volunteer to make sure the postive efforts of your Congressman will continue to make a difference for change that matters. Here are ways you can volunteer from now through Election Day:

1UntilDone Door Hanger Lit Drop (great for students and everyone)

Now Through Election Day: Canvass and Phone Bank: Moran, Connolly;  Request a Yard Sign (regular or large); Write A Letter to the Editor

Election Day: Student Volunteers (outside); Inside Poll Watchers; Outside Poll Workers, Rides to the Polls, Sign Crew