http://arlingtondemocrats.org Arlington County Democratic Committee Tue, 7 Oct 2008 8:57:33 CDT en-us http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1222761 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1222761 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:04:21 CDT Arlington County Democratic Committee The Arlington Young Democrats have reached a new milestone, with more than 200 dues-paying members, according to a report in The Voice, the Arlington County Democratic Committee newsletter. The organization also recently mailed out 15,000 campaign pieces, targeting Arlington voters under age 35. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1220639 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1220639 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:06:54 CDT ACDC Chair's Report October 2008 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1214292 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1214292 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:12:37 CDT Arlington County Democratic Committee Attention, Arlington voters: while county election officials love you, they'd really appreciate it if you stayed away from the polls on Election Day. With a likely record turnout, plus precinct changes and new technology to contend with, General Registrar Linda Lindberg is making a pitch for absentee voting, in an effort to avoid Election Day problems that could range anywhere from minor inconvenience to major chaos. http://www.sungazette.net/chili08/index.html http://www.sungazette.net/chili08/index.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:44:31 CDT Democratic Chili Cook-Off Slide Show http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1213015 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1213015 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:06:22 CDT Arlington County Democratic Committee VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS gathered at the Arlington condo of U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) last week to counter his statement that he does not know how many houses he owns. The Democratic Party of Virginia organized the demonstration at the Republican presidential candidate's Crystal City condo, one of several that he owns throughout the country. Several Northern Virginia Democrats, including State Del. David Englin (D-45) and Arlington County Democratic Party chairman Peter Rousselot, attended... http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1212215 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1212215 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:29:56 CDT ACDC Chair's Report September 2008 http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2008/08/18/arlington/news/nw973a.txt http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2008/08/18/arlington/news/nw973a.txt Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:32:09 CDT Gov. Kaine has reappointed Commonwealth's Attorney Richard Trodden to the Virginia State Crime Commission http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1198319 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1198319 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:47:42 CDT Arlington County Democratic Committee The Arlington County Democratic Committee will oppose the fall referendum to create a housing and redevelopment authority in the county, a decision that likely spells doom for the proposal. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1197512 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1197512 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:03:33 CDT Arlington County Democratic Committee County election officials won't be quizzing residents who want to vote absentee for the November general election. Election officials appear to be interpreting one of the absentee-balloting rules broadly enough that many Arlington residents, who otherwise wouldn't be eligible to vote absentee, will be legally able to do so. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1192197 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1192197 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:21:50 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, August 2008 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1192196 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1192196 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:57:30 CDT DPVA Notes from the DPVA: New voter registration and absentee ballot forms http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182256 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182256 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:52:18 CDT Arlington County Democratic Committee If Barack Obama's road to the White House is to run through Virginia, Arlington Democrats have formulated a plan to provide his margin of victory. Party officials are aiming to give Obama a 60,000-plus-vote margin of victory in the county in November, which, they hope, will help him become the first Democrat to win the commonwealth's electoral votes since Lyndon Johnson's 1964 landslide. "This is not a pipe dream - this is going to happen," Arlington County Democratic Committee chairman Peter... http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1181569 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1181569 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:43:16 CDT Arlington County Democratic Committee There's still plenty of time before the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Mark Warner and Republican Jim Gilmore is over. But why wait: This one is such a one-sided affair that it should be over before it begins. As a result, the Sun Gazette comes out of the gate early in endorsing Mark Warner for the seat. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1179235 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1179235 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:01:05 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, July 2008 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1174172 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1174172 Sat, 24 May 2008 10:39:47 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, June 2008 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1165359 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1165359 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:19:44 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, May 2008 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1165351 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1165351 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:56:38 CDT Resolution Commending Governor Kaine and the Virginia General Assembly http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1151674 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1151674 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:56:54 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, April 2008 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1141862 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1141862 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:07:10 CST ACDC Chair's Report, March 2008 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1144910 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1144910 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:05:22 CDT With one of the most important—and exciting—election years in memory upon us, ACDC Chair Peter Rousselot has appointed three veteran campaigners to lead the Joint Campaign. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1144911 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1144911 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:06:23 CDT The February 12 Democratic presidential primary in Virginia didn't just break the record for primary turnouts, it shattered them, as almost twice as many Democrats cast ballots as in any previous primary. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1127776 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1127776 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:55:19 CST ACDC Chair's Report, February 2008 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1124004 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1124004 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:11:09 CST ACDC Chair's Report, January 2008 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1120352 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1120352 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:39:45 CST ACDC Chair's Report, December 2007 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1119683 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1119683 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 09:28:53 CST Arlington County Democratic Committee One-party rule in Arlington County continued unabated last night as Democrats were victorious in every contest on the local ballot. As expected, Arlington Democrats were not upset in any race in the 2007 contest. All incumbents who were up for reelection, from state legislators to local county officials, retained their positions. "I think that the message was that Arlington voters continue to remain generally satisfied with the Democratic leadership of the county," said local Democratic... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/07/AR2007110700553.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/07/AR2007110700553.html Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:24:21 CST Democrats wrested control of the Senate from the Republicans in yesterday's legislative elections, picking up the four seats they needed to give them a majority of at least 21 to 19 and end a decade of GOP dominance in the chamber. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1113492 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1113492 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:26:55 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, November 2007 http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2007/09/14/arlington/news/nws409a.prt http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2007/09/14/arlington/news/nws409a.prt Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:21:59 CDT It's a delicate political balancing act: Finding a way to impose a code of civility on political campaigns without being accused of censoring candidates. And it's the Arlington County Democratic Committee up on the high wire. The party's Electoral Practices Commission held a public forum Sept. 12 to gauge interest in, and solicit feedback to, a proposed code of conduct that could soon apply to the party's candidates. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1047087 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1047087 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:25:39 CDT DPVA Chairman Richard Cranwell: "Oliver Hill spent his life dedicated to the causes of justice and equality, both here in Virginia and throughout the United States. Because of him, our schools are better, our workplaces fairer and our country is stronger. Mr. Hill challenged our country and changed it for the better. His life is a shining example to us all." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/23/AR2007072301143.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/23/AR2007072301143.html Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:00:38 CDT Most Americans see President Bush as intransigent on Iraq and prefer that the Democratic-controlled Congress make decisions about a possible withdrawal of U.S. forces, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033364 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033364 Sun, 27 May 2007 09:29:12 CDT Get ready to duck. Here come the kitchen sinks. With just a couple of weeks left before June 12 primaries, candidates all across Virginia are unloading anything left in their arsenals, including dirt. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033362 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033362 Sun, 27 May 2007 09:16:04 CDT The friendly tone in an exchange of letters last week between Democrat Albert Pollard and Republican Richard Stuart--the two candidates for the 28th District state Senate seat--was unusual for a race that will be one the state's most watched this fall. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033360 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033360 Sun, 27 May 2007 09:01:39 CDT With two weeks to go until the June 12 primary, conservative and moderate Republicans are fighting for control of the Virginia Senate as well as the future of a party that has been deeply divided over taxes and social issues such as abortion. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033363 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033363 Sun, 27 May 2007 09:18:18 CDT The Senate District 24 Republican Primary turnout is expected to be low on June 12, making it important that candidates Emmett Hanger and Scott Sayre get their base of voters out to the polls http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033285 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033285 Sat, 26 May 2007 08:30:16 CDT State Del. Brian J. Moran joined Virginia Beach's mayor, a former city councilman and Sierra Club leaders on Friday in calling on Congress to keep the moratorium on drilling for oil off Virginia's coast. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033286 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033286 Sat, 26 May 2007 08:36:21 CDT A House panel wants to review the state's mental health system in the wake of the Tech shootings. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033365 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033365 Sun, 27 May 2007 09:33:05 CDT Virginia Democrats are hoping two men will become the face of the party's efforts to make substantial inroads in the General Assembly this year. The first is a popular Democratic governor who has just completed a remarkable series of high-profile events. The second is a Republican president who Democrats think is so unpopular he could help drive voters to the polls Nov. 6, although no federal candidates are on the ballot. http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/virginia/dp-va--leightyretirement0523may23,0,6923012.story?coll=dp-headlines-virginia http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/virginia/dp-va--leightyretirement0523may23,0,6923012.story?coll=dp-headlines-virginia Fri, 25 May 2007 08:11:35 CDT William H. Leighty, a top adviser to Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and his predecessor Mark Warner said Wednesday he will retire after 29 years in state government. http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2007/02/21/arlington/news/nws678.txt http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2007/02/21/arlington/news/nws678.txt Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:23:38 CST Arlington Sun-Gazette Music played, food sizzled (and smelled great) and there could be found a host of activities for young people at the annual Feel the Heritage Festival, held Feb. 17 at Drew Community Center. The annual event is one of the highlights of Arlington's Black History Month Celebration, and puts the spotlight on the achievements of African-Americans at both the local and national level. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1003467 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1003467 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:43:21 CST Arlington Sun-Gazette County Board Chairman Paul Ferguson said Monday he plans to seek the seat of retiring Clerk of the Circuit Court David Bell. http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/991187 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/991187 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:03:00 CST ACDC Chair Peter Rousselot appoints Ed Fendley, Karla Hagan, and Amanda Brino as Co-Chairs of the 2007 Joint Campaign http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.org/ http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.org/ Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:29:52 CST Arlington County Democratic Committee An Environmentalist's Moment of Glory http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=75690&paper=60&cat=104 http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=75690&paper=60&cat=104 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:33:30 CST Arlington Legislators Prep Bills http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/994222 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/994222 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 19:24:08 CST Libby Garvey was elected chairman of the Arlington County School Board by her colleagues at the Jan. 4 board meeting. http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2007/01/08/weekly_columns/col993b.txt http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2007/01/08/weekly_columns/col993b.txt Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:08:48 CST Arlington Sun-Gazette Tejada Aims To Help Immigrants Become Citizens http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/994237 http://arlingtondemocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/994237 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:29:22 CST 2006 Year In Review: Part I The Top 10 Stories in Arlington Last Year- Story #3