http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG Arlington County Democratic Committee Sun, 6 Jul 2008 8:20:13 CDT en-us http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1179561 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1179561 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:35:01 CDT Arlington County Democratic Committee When Sen. Barack Obama chose the Nissan Pavilion in the outer suburbs of Northern Virginia to kick off his general-election campaign, one of the 10,000 supporters there was David Bruzas, who recently moved to the fastest-growing part of a state that is moving rapidly away from its Republican past. http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1179235 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1179235 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:01:05 CDT Report from the Chairman Peter Rousselot The Arlington County Democratic Committee has set a goal of getting 80% of the Democratic vote in Arlington for Barack Obama and Mark Warner, providing each of them with a huge margin of victory in Arlington to power them to victory in Virginia. Our goal requires us essentially to double the margin of victory in Arlington that John Kerry obtained in 2004. Can we do it? Yes we can!! Here's how. We plan to increase the Presidential election turnout in... http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1174172 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1174172 Sat, 24 May 2008 10:39:47 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, June 2008 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1165359 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1165359 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:19:44 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, May 2008 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1165351 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1151674 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1151674 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:56:54 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, April 2008 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1144911 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1144910 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1141862 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1141862 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:07:10 CST ACDC Chair's Report, March 2008 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1127776 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1127776 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:55:19 CST ACDC Chair's Report, February 2008 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1124004 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1124004 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:11:09 CST ACDC Chair's Report, January 2008 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1120352 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1120352 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:39:45 CST ACDC Chair's Report, December 2007 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1119683 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1113492 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1113492 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:26:55 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, November 2007 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1099296 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1099296 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:56:34 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, October 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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1049074 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1049074 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:32:43 CDT As chairman of the state Democratic Party, Richard Cranwell has high hopes for the 2007 General Assembly elections. All 140 seats are on the ballot and even though many will be uncontested, Republicans are working hard to defend their majorities in the Senate and House of Delegates. http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1048117 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1048117 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:39:18 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, September 2007 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1047087 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1044183 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1044183 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:58:59 CDT ACDC Chair's Report, August 2007 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033365 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033364 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033363 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033362 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033360 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033286 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1033285 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1003467 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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://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://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://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/994237 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/994222 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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.orchidforchange.com/va/arlingtondemocrats.ORG/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/991187 http://www.orchidforchange.com/va/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