Immediately after the public announcement that RK (formerly Raising Kaine) was closing up at the end of this year I sent the following email to Lowell Feld (he’s the one pictured above asking me questions while Ingrid Morroy checks out her camera)
Hi Lowell, I read your entry about the future of RK with a mixture of sadness and a flood of memories … after years of efforts to make RK the “Voice of Progressive Virginia” the results must be very satisfying for you… I hope you take great satisfaction in the Democratic victories occurring all across our Commonwealth … by my count RK has had a major role in victories in one Governor’s race, one Senate primary and general election, and what looks like three seats VA-02, VA-05 and VA-11 along with another Senate seat … not to mention one very successful Presidential outcome and all the various successful Delegate and State Senate races … these victories are in no small part due to the netroots strategy you helped put in place … I’m actually pleased that you may now become personally involved in the real work of governing begins … going forward … no matter what you do … I want to thank you and your family for all you have done for our party, our nation, and our world …
Keep fighting the good fight!
Shawn
Note: I checked on the minor contributions I was able to make to the RK blog they included … comments - 254
2008 – 64 posts
2007 – 62 posts
2006 – 7 posts
The following are titles and links to the postings made as “Shawn” over the years on RK … I’m not certain how long they will remain active links:
DFA Asks Who You Would Select For Four Cabinet Positions
Republican Party of Virginia Traffics in Slime, Smears, Lies, and Distortions
Bill Day Fundraiser this Thursday October 30
Canvass With Gov. Kaine in Prince William Saturday Help Keep Virginia Moving Forward
One 30 Second Ad Says It All – “Bush But Worse”
Congressman Jim Moran Pushes NOVA and Commonwealth on Stephanie Miller Show
Barack Obama Scheduled For Rallies In Richmond and Leesburg on Wednesday
18 Days to November 4th! Remember Stevie Wonder’s DNC Performance? Want More? Help GOTV
I Voted Absentee – How About You?
Mark Warner Visits Fredericksburg
Richmond To Play Host to VP Debate Winner, Senator Joe Biden, Sunday, October 5th
Joe Biden’s Correct “The Ultimate Bridge to Nowhere” the GOP Health Care Proposal
Virginia Voter Registration Closes October 6th – Register One More Virginian Today!
UMW and Fredericksburg final prep underway for Obama-Biden Visit
Despite Rain, UMW and Fredericksburg Prepare For Obama – Biden Visit Saturday
Barack Obama and Joe Biden Visiting Fredericksburg and UMW Saturday
Check Your Voter’s Registration Status Now
Families Rally For Change – Saturday In Richmond
Gov. Tim Kaine Tells DPVA Path To Victory 2008 – WIN VIRGINIA!
Collis-Warner “Almost Annual Pig Roast” Preparation for 2008 Senate Victory
Virginia Young Democrats Campaign Kickoff Events!
VP Candidate Joe Biden Speaking Up For Veterans in Virginia Beach Today
Labor Day 2008 – A Time To Reflect and Ready Yourself for November 4th
President William Jefferson Clinton Stands Up For Barack Obama
Women Democrats of the Senate “Checklist for Change”
McCain Ad “I’m Hillary Clinton and I DO NOT Approve That Message”
Congratulations To Barack Obama On Selecting Senator Joe Biden!
73 Years of Social Security – Lifting People Up and Caring For Working Americans
Wes Clark Scheduled For Dinner In Italy on DNC Convention Wednesday
Virginia Press Covers Bill Day’s Entry Into VA-01 Congressional Race
Wolf and Wittman Embarrass Virginia Constituents
Virginia House Republicans Vote Against The Paycheck Fairness Act
“An Economy On The Brink” Congressman Jim Moran’s (VA-08) Town Hall Looks To Future
Wes Clark Steps Up And Attacks Republican Frame Of Obama’s Comments
Obama Visits Berlin and Millions Watch “World Class” Speech
Obama Visit To U.S. Military Bases In Germany Cancelled
Virginia’s Legislative Session Roundup From Progressive States Network
U.S. House “Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008″ Virginia Republicans Vote NO
In Fairness Keith Tucker Proposes Yet Another Cover For The New Yorker
Updated GI Bill Signed Into Law Today, Thanks Senator Webb
Brian Moran’s Republican Transportation Plan Update
Clinton and Obama, Democrats United For Change
Wes Clark Works To Secure America’s Future by Helping Elect Barack Obama
Barack Obama Declines Public Financing – Puts Faith In Grassroots
Tim Russert’s Life Acknowledged by Senator Jim Webb and Virginia Democrats
DPVA Convention Delegates – Elect Grassroots Leadership for the DNC
Democrats in VA-11, Leslie Byrne Deserves Your Vote Tuesday
Attention Virginia Democratic Convention Delegates
Democracy for America Gives Leslie Byrne A-List Status
Senate Candidate Mark Warner Stops In Fredericksburg
Upcoming Events for PDA Virginia
Wittman A Congressional Failure In Virginia’s 1st District
PDA and Congressional Democrats – Out of Iraq Press Conference
Democratic Presidential Primary Campaign Moving On To Final 6 Contests
Catholic Priest and Pastor Supporting Rev. Jeremiah Wright vs. Typical Fox Reporter
The Audacity of Hoops – Barack Obama & Basketball
Obama In Mississippi – In First Place Now – Prepared To Be President Now
Mary Washington Students for Barack Obama to Welcome Special Guest
Alexandria Visibility Day for Barack Obama
Just A Few Blacksburg Barack Obama Supporters
Barack Obama – New Hampshire on Primary Election Night – Yes We Can!
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Al Pollard running in 99th House of Delegates Special Election Feb 19th
Barack Obama: Our Moment Is Now, full speech
Obama Wins RK Poll and Bobby Scott Endorsement
Brian Moran Steps Up To Support Phil Forgit
Chap Petersen Steps Up For Phil Forgit in VA-01 – Vote Tuesday
Obama Steps Up To Help Forgit In VA-01
DPVA and Tim Kaine Step Up To Help Phil Forgit – You Can Too
Barack Obama Personally Thanks Virginians
DPVA Chairman Wants Democrats To “Join Us”
Obama Virginia Campaign Files Petitions
Happy Thanksgiving To Our Military And Their Families
VA-01 What Will It Take To Win On December 11th?
Kudos to Gov. Kaine For His Approach To Mounting Housing Crisis
Of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Republican’s Convention
Ted Hontz endorsed by Dave McGinnis for VA-01 Seat
A Chance To Make History by Brian Moran
WaPo Endorses Bill Day and Bruce Roemmelt
31st House of Delegates Forum Won By Bill Day
Alexandria Democrats JJ topic 21/51
PDA Fall Peace Offensive Event October 10th
Webb Tries To Put Brakes on Iran Push
Time is Ticking – Volunteer Today
This Sunday join Governor Kaine and Support Bill Day for HOD-31st
Can you find the Virginia’s DNC Organizers in this photo?
Gloucester Democrats and remembering September 11th
Brian Moran out supporting Stafford County Candidates
Civic minded Clyde Matthews for HOD 28 to replace incumbent Howell
Of Vick’s apology and what Gonzales should have said today
DSCC Bumper Sticker Slogan Contest
More Decline in Manufacturing Quality – One Small Example
Remember the Iraq quagmire was predicted by VP Cheney in 1994
DPVA Grassroots Training – Comfort Inn Richmond
Video Report Details “Christian” Evangelism at Highest Levels of US Military
Senator Deeds out stumping for Virginia Senate Candidates
Building a Better, Safer World What is the #1 Foreign Policy Challenge
U.S. Global Engagement DC Democratic Foreign Policy Roundtable
Don’t miss Generation Chickenhawk: the Unauthorized College Republican Convention Tour
Gov. Tim Kaine out working for 2007 Democratic Candidates on July 4th
4th of July with House Democratic Caucus Chair, Brian Moran in Prince William County
Dale City Parade, 4th of July with Gov. Tim Kaine & Bill Day
Take Back America 2007 and Campaign for America’s Future
Monday afternoon at Take Back America 2007
34 Years of Service — Something to Celebrate!
Arlington Democratic Committee JJ Dinner with Howard Dean
Analysis of the GOP NH Presidential forum & “War for the White House 2008″
O’Donnell and Obama want a health-care system that works
How Republican economic policies create insecurity for all but the wealthiest
Can a cartoon video explain why some American leaders want to occupy Iraq?
Answer the questions Mr. President
Congressman Bobby Scott’s 60-30-15 Celebration
Congressman Jim Moran and PDA-VA meet
PWC Dems help Jenkins kick off run for 7th term
Fauquier’s 6th Annual Dinner a Major Success
Radical Right Republicans push VA-28 State Senator to retire
DNC Winter Mtgs – Presidential Hopefuls Speeches
07 Iraq Troop Surge – Virginia Legislators Public Stand
Barack Obama Exploratory Committee Letter
Hello From DPVA meetings in Staunton
Saturday July 22nd BBQ & Live Misic in Fauquier
Everyone is invited Unity Dinner May 13th Williamsburg
