Below is an exceprt from a January 14th Times Union article entitled, “Super Pacs sway GOP.” To read the entire article click here.
It goes back to politics before we had campaign finance reform and Watergate,” said David Woodard, a professor of political science at Clemson University and a South Carolina Republican strategist. “It’s just a complete reversal that has brought us full circle to where it’s rich guys playing politics.
Monday, January 16, 2012Advocate on behalf of Young Virginians at the Young Democrats’ annual Lobby Day in Richmond Virginia this Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
8:00 AM – Park at the 9th and Clay Parking Lot (free parking on the Holiday)
8:30 AM – Breakfast Reception for members, legislators, and staff at the 5th Floor West Conference Room
9:15 AM – Training for attendees
10:00 AM – Meetings with legislators at staff
12:00 Noon – Viewing legislative session
12:45 PM – Lunch in downtown Richmond
2:30 PM – Hearing from 2012 campaigns at the DPVA Headquarters on Franklin Street in Richmond
5:00 PM – Evening reception with cash bar
Please email Antonio at political_director@vayd.org with any questions. Please feel free to contact about potential legislation or issues you believe VAYD should support or oppose in this upcoming Session!
Our biennial reorganization caucus will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Washington Town Hall. This caucus is for Democrats only. However, we welcome (and need) the support of non-Democrats who share our values and/or support our candidates. If you are in that category, stay on this list and you’ll see opportunities to help out with events or activities in 2012.
Please let me know if you’re interested in being on the executive committee or one of the standing committees.There are lots of things we can do together this year to help elect Barack Obama and Tim Kaine, turn a Republican House of Representatives seat to Democrat, and lay the foundation for the 2013 state elections. –Steve Beatty, chair Read More
The Rappahannock County Democrats will meet at the Rappahannock County Library (4 Library Road, Washington, Va.) on Tuesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. There will be an extended social time after the business meeting. Feel free to bring finger foods or drinks. Everyone is welcome.
