Hampton Blogs

• Are Virginia Democrats Behaving Like This Turtle?

  —VirginiaDem.org

  The turtle wasn’t going anywhere … it had walked part way across the road and had stopped moving … it had pulled in it’s legs and was hiding in it’s shell … is this what happened to Virginia Democrats in 2009? [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:22am EST
  by virginiadem

• Arlington’s Grave of the One Unknown US Solider

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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 3:20pm EST
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• Veterans Day 2009

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Veterans Day is a day we honor all Americans who have answered our nation’s call to service in our military. On this Veterans Day, 2009 we especially remember the recent losses of life … the 4,362 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 910 in Operation Enduring Freedom and the 13 who [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:10am EST
  by virginiadem

• Expedition Granted- National Geographic Channel

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Expedition Granted pits two Young Explorers against one another vying for one grant — here learn about Explorer Trip Jennings. View >> [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 11:11pm EST
  by virginiadem

• Democratic Governors Association’s Analysis of 2009 Deeds Defeat

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Note: The following is provided without comment on the analysis and opinions expressed After the elections Tuesday, DGA Executive Director Nathan Daschle wrote a column for POLITICO on what lessons we should – and shouldn’t – learn from this year’s races. Read the column below: Lessons learned from gov. races Spend enough time [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 8:37pm EST
  by virginiadem

• How Will “Affordable Health Care for America Act” Affect You?

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Interactive Flash Program allows you to learn how the House’s Democratic health reform bill will affect you and those around you Click the image to walk through an interactive “choose-your-own-adventure” style program to learn more about H.R.3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 10:47pm EST
  by virginiadem

• Progressive States Network’s Analysis of Virginia’s Governor’s Race

  —VirginiaDem.org

  From Progressive States Network:  ”In the recent Virginia Governor’s race, the conservative Democratic candidate spent much of his time explaining how he opposed a public option in health care, opposed robust climate change legislation, and opposed reforms to protect the freedom of workers to form labor unions.  His subsequent loss highlights an [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 10:22pm EST
  by virginiadem

• Quick Post 2009 Election Hits

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Virginia is not and was not “Deeds Country” Few Virginians are “Deeds Democrats” Six out of Every Ten Registered Voters Stayed Home … compare that to 2008 when almost eight in ten voted … Virginians who voted in 2009 accurately reflected the Democratic and Republican Parties “core base” of voters … translation … [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 11:33pm EST
  by virginiadem

• “One Year Ago” – Not The Same Results As Yesterday In Virginia

  —VirginiaDem.org

  “We all knew that electing Barack Obama President was only the opportunity to bring about change; that we would all have to keep working to fulfill the promise our victory offered.” … Note:  Where was OfA with a video like this to supporters in Virginia?  … didn’t they know yesterday’s election [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 7:56pm EST
  by virginiadem

• 10:04pm Brings Thank You Email From Creigh Deeds

  —VirginiaDem.org

  First and foremost, I want to take a moment to thank you for your support over the course of this campaign. Whether you donated your time volunteering in an office, gave up your weekend plans to make calls on my behalf, or gave up a few dollars to help our fight [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 10:16pm EST
  by virginiadem

• Virginia 2009 Election Night Results

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Virginia Public Access Project and Virginia’s  State Board of Elections will be updating a live map of Virginia’s election results after polls close at 7 pm … click here [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 3:06pm EST
  by virginiadem

• OFA Pushes Election Day Turnout – “Two Things”

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Election Day in Virginia is on Tuesday, and we’ve got an important race to win. There are two quick things you can do to make a big impact in our effort to elect Creigh Deeds governor. First: Vote on Tuesday. Look up your polling location now. Second: Call five neighbors in your [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 7:04pm EST
  by virginiadem

• Senator Mark Warner Knows “Every vote counts, and the only poll that matters is the one we take tomorrow.”

  —VirginiaDem.org

  We all know how important elections are.  Last year, you helped elect me to the U.S. Senate and Virginia’s votes helped propel Barack Obama to the White House. Tomorrow, we need you once again to do your part, and I am asking you to vote for Creigh Deeds for Governor, Jody [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 6:54pm EST
  by virginiadem

• Norfolk 2009 GOTV Democratic Rally With President Obama Videos

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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 9:12am EDT
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• Prince William County GOTV Events with Rally Friday Featuring Warner, Kaine, Deeds

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  PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY GOTV RALLY Join Governor Kaine, Senator Warner, Creigh Deeds and Delegate Nichols for a GOTV Rally this Friday! October 30th 12:30pm to 1:30pm Cheeseburger in Paradise 14000 Foulger Sq, Woodbridge, VA 22192 GOTV Rally Hosted by Supervisors Jenkins and Principi In Support of Luke Torian and Delegate Paul Nichols Enjoy Free Food and [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 10:10pm EDT
  by virginiadem

• Nov. 4th Post Election Top 10 “I Wish I Had List”

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Note:  The following comes from an email update by the chair of Hampton’s Democratic Committee, Gaylene Kanoyton …. The Top 10… I wish I had list … if our candidates lose by a few votes on Nov. 3 10. I wish I had of volunteered, phone banked, canvassed 9.  I wish [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 9:55pm EDT
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• Steve Shannon Pick Up More Endorsements as Momentum Builds

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Note: Add The Free Lance Star to the list of newspaper endorsements for Shannon … the following comes via email from his campaign Friends, In 8 days, Steve Shannon is going to be elected Virginia’s next Attorney General. We have been on a wave of momentum recently, picking up steam every day. And [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 10:54pm EDT
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• Bud Ward For Mathews County Board of Supervisors

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Note: Bud Ward has served on the 1st Congressional District Democratic Committee for years … he’s a true grassroots Democrat … it’s great to see him offering the voters of Mathews County an opportunity to elect him to the Board of Supervisors .. [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 9:38pm EDT
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• Senator Webb Named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

  —VirginiaDem.org

  I’d like to personally congratulate Virginia Senator Jim Webb on being named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel … ELECTIONS MATTER … his election in 2006 has resulted in important positive changes for our military and their families … including a 21st Century GI Bill [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
  by virginiadem

• Community Leaders Reception With Senator Mark Warner in Newport News

  —VirginiaDem.org

  COMMUNITY LEADERS RECEPTION WITH THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA SENATOR CREIGH DEEDS PLEASE JOIN HOSTS CONGRESSMAN BOBBY SCOTT SENATOR MAMIE LOCKE SENATOR JOHN MILLER DELEGATE MAMYE BaCOTE DELEGATE JEION WARD MAYOR JOE FRANK MAYOR MOLLY WARD Special Guest: U.S. SENATOR MARK WARNER • • • • • • • • • • • • [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 9:25pm EDT
  by virginiadem

• Democratic Governors Association Issues Campaign Update 11 Days Out

  —VirginiaDem.org

  11 days until the 2009 election Sen. Creigh Deeds is within striking distance of the governorship, with room to grow in the crucial northern Virginia region. His campaign will dedicate his efforts to robust get-out-the-vote efforts in the last 10 days of the race, as President Obama will make his second [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 6:30pm EDT
  by virginiadem

• Washington Post Issues Strong Endorsement of Steve Shannon for Attorney General

  —VirginiaDem.org

  Note:  I continue to be impressed with Steve Shannon and the campaign he is running for Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia … the Washington Post has joined VirginiaDem in endorsing him for the job with the following: Mr. Shannon for attorney generalTwo Fairfax lawmakers are vying for the job [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 6:24pm EDT
  by virginiadem

• UMW Young Democrats Know “It’s About Building a Better Virginia”

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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 6:20pm EDT
  by virginiadem