Memorial Day 2011

On this Memorial Day many of us celebrate generations of Americans who have fought for our nation including those many who gave their lives for our country, and even more who wore the uniform.  Americans everywhere should take a moment this weekend to honor their memory and their sacrifice and pray for the safety of all out troops serving around the world.

Vice President Biden Speaks About the American Auto Industry’s Comeback

Democrats Defending Medicare Able To Declare Victory In NY-26

It is my great pleasure to report that tonight, thanks to you, Democrat Kathy Hochul has won a triumphant grassroots victory in the special election in NY-26.

Victories like this are what happen when we fight together to protect our core Democratic values.

Congresswoman-elect Hochul’s victory in a staunchly-Republican district has shocked the political world and sent an unmistakable sign that the American people will not stand for the Republicans’ reckless and extreme agenda to end Medicare.

This is our third straight special election victory in New York — and it is truly one for the ages. All of the Republicans’ right-wing outside groups with their secret money and dishonest attacks were no match for the combined strength of grassroots Democrats.

Thank you again for fighting to protect and defend Medicare and bringing us one step closer to regaining our Democratic House Majority.

Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Leader

Rally Against “Citizens United” with Congressman Jim Moran on Saturday May 28th

Featuring: Congressman Jim Moran, Representing the 8th District of Virginia
Bill Samuel, AFL-CIO Legislative Director
Marge Baker, People For The American Way Executive Vice President
Craig Holman, Public Citizen Government Affairs Lobbyist
Eric Byler, Founder, Coffee Party USA

Saturday, May 28, 2011
2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
George Mason University
ARL Founder’s Hall 134
3351 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22226

METRO: Virginia Square / GMU — Orange Line
PARKING: pay parking at Foundation Bldg (accessible from Washington Blvd. — take footbridge to Founders Hall).
METRO Parking: at Courthouse (free) and Ballston ($1 in the mall)

This event is free of charge.
Please RSVP at: ameritruth@aol.com

Sponsored by: George Mason University Young Democrats, Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Prince William, & 8th Congressional District Democratic Committees; The Brigades; FCDC National Affairs Committee; Mason Law Democrats; Progressive Democrats of America-Virginia; NOVA MoveOn & Virginia AFL-CIO

Please join us as Congressman Jim Moran chairs a discussion to illuminate the increasing and pervasive corporate takeover of American politics, including the grave threat to our democracy resulting from the January 21, 2010 Supreme Court ruling, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, giving corporations a constitutional “right” to spend unlimited money influencing elections.

Hampton Democratic Committee Hosts Golf Tournament May 27th

The Hampton Democratic Committee

presents the

1st Annual Golf Tourney

Friday, May 27, 2011 • 1-6 pm

The Hamptons Golf  Course

Located at 320 Butler Farm Road, Hampton off of Magruder Boulevard

Please register online www.gohamptondemocrats.org. or mail registration and payments to P.O. Box 342, Hampton, VA., 23669

For more information Call (757)287-0277

Prince William County Democratic Committee Jefferson Jackson Dinner May 21st

Prince William County Democratic Committee Jefferson Jackson Dinner

This is THE Event of the year!

When:  21 May, 2011 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Where:  VFW Post 1503, Minnieville Road, Dale City

To order tickets on line click  The On-Line ActBlue site is here.

PWCDC Chair Bruce Roemmelt says …”Not only will we be honored to have our state party Chair Brian Moran as our featured speaker, but there are guaranteed to be surprises!!!

Checkout the flyer by clicking here

2011 York Poquoson Democratic Committee Banquet May 12th Features Terry McAuliffe

YPDC FUNDRAISER
There are tickets still available, so come on out and enjoy an chance to meet Terry and spend time with local Democrats!

Dinner at the Riverwalk
May 12, 2011

Keynote Speaker –Terry McAuliffe
Chairman of GreenTech Automotive
Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2001 to 2005
Co-Chairman of President William Jefferson Clinton’s 1996 re-election campaign
Chairman of the 2008 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign.
Candidate for the 2009 Virginia Democratic gubernatorial nomination

Location:    Riverwalk Restaurant, Yorktown, VA
Time:    Cash Bar at 5:30 p.m.; Buffet at 6:30 p.m.
Cost:        $50 per person
Make checks payable to York/Poquoson Democratic Committee
Call Jake Evans at (757) 880-5272 to reserve your space or to ask questions. Or email him at jevans@yorkpoqdems.com

DPVA Virginia Beach Reception May 15th

Chairman Brian Moran and the Democratic Party of Virginia

Fundraising Reception with Special Guest

MARK WARNER
United States Senator

Sunday, May 15, 2011
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

CROC’S 19th STREET BISTRO
620 19th Street
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

INDIVIDUAL – $50

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
EVENT PATRON – $100, EVENT HOST – $250, EVENT SPONSOR – $500

OR contact Allison Lawrence Jones at
(804) 644.1966 or allison@vademocrats.org

Estimated 5.5 Million Americans Unemployed and Not Receiving Benefits

#2 of the  36 Statistics Which Prove That The American Dream Is Turning Into An Absolute Nightmare For The Middle Class

h/t to the Wall Street Journal‘s article …

36 Statistics Which Prove That The American Dream Is Turning Into An Absolute Nightmare For The Middle Class

36 Statistics Which Prove That The American Dream Is Turning Into An Absolute Nightmare For The Middle Class.

Check out all #36 … here’s the first …

#1 The competition for decent jobs in America has gotten absolutely insane.  There have been reports of people actually getting down on their knees and begging for jobs.  Many Americans are starting to wonder if they will ever get a decent job again.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average duration of unemployment in the United States is now an all-time record 39 weeks….