The Farm Team

The Alexandria Democratic Committee
Cordially Invites You to a Combination
General Assembly Preview
&
Fundraiser for
Charniele Herring
Democratic Candidate for the 46th District House of Delegates Seat

Sunday, January 4, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wine and Cheese at The Lyceum
201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA

$25.00 per person     [...]

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The above is the title of a thoughtful post by blogger Bryan Scrafford of Left of the Hill.
An article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch discusses how with Thelma Drake losing her reelection bid there are no longer any Virginia women in Congress.
[...]
Obviously there’s a lot more work to be done in regards to electing more women, [...]

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Happy holidays to all from the Founding Four

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From The Farm Team’s own Gwen Mason –Roanoke Valley Regional Chair:
Trumpets called us to Mary Sue’s.
Virginia’s Democratic politix
Lack the double chromosome “x.”
We are women, hear us roar,
Twisting uncomfortably on the Terry farm floor.
Jennifer Duffy from Cook Report,
Inspire debates and witty retorts.
An idea is born
Over Jody’s popcorn.
Statewide reporters cover the phenom
Thanks to [...]

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Dear Friends,
The Democratic Party of Virginia is proud to announce that tickets to the Virginia Inaugural Ball featuring Governor Tim Kaine, Senator Jim Webb, and Senator-elect Mark Warner are now on sale!
Click here today to reserve your spot at this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Capacity at the Westin Hotel is limited and demand [...]

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TFT endorsed candidate Sharon Bulova was declared the Democratic nominee for Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. More information can be found on the FCDC website.
Bulova’s campaign website can be found here as well as on our candidates page.
Congratulations to Supervisor Bulova!

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Charniele Herring won Democratic nomination for the 46th House of Delegates district. In a low turnout unassembled caucus, Herring defeated challenger Ariel Gonzalez 191-43. She will face Republican nominee Joe Murray, who won his caucus by an even lower turnout, capturing 20 of the 49 ballots cast.
Congratulations to Charniele Herring!

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Just not the one you might have been thinking about According to The Richmond Times Dispatch,  Anne Holton, wife of Governor Tim Kaine, has been working on the transition team of President-elect Barack Obama.
The president-elect’s Web site lists at least 23 areas in which Obama and Biden are crafting policies. They include health [...]

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The victory party for Charniele Herring will be held Finn & Porters at the Alexandria Hilton (Mark Center) beginning at 9pm tonight. The address is 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311.
Remember that voting takes place tonight from 6pm to 9pm at the William Ramsay Recreation Center, 5650 Sanger Avenue, Alexandria, VA.

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This just in:

MORAN BACKS HERRING FOR HOUSE SEAT
ALEXANDRIA – Brian Moran made the following statement in support of Charniele Herring’s campaign for the House of Delegates. Moran vacated the seat on Friday to run full time for Governor. Herring has been an active member of the community, an appointee [...]

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