Vol. 31, No. 11 www.arlingtondemocrats.org November 2006 Victory is within reach! Victory is in our grasp! This is our year to p.m. at Cecilia’s Restaurant, 2619 Columbia Pike turn the tide and make history. Many thanks to ev- near the intersection with South Walter Reed. We eryone who has worked so hard to spread the word will continue the celebration at our traditional post- about our outstanding candidates. election victory lunch the following day, Novem- There are now only a few days left to go—and ber 8, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Nam Viet restau- we need you more than ever! Let’s push to turn rant, 1127 N Hudson Street, just north of Wilson blue and return the Senate to Democratic Blvd. In Clarendon. The lunch price is $14. Don’t forget leadership. Please keep up the great work at the We thank all of you who bought Gold Cards, farmer’s markets; phone banking (point of contact: volunteered at events, and are doing all you can to Christi Fanelli, [email protected]), Metro get out the vote and help elect leaders with the in- to vote! . . . flyering (point of contact: Amanda Brino, telligence and integrity that we, and all [email protected]), and the final lit drop of the Arlingtonians and Virginians, deserve. Let’s also season the weekend of November 4 (pick up mate- work together to Vote No (www.votenova.org) on rials at Webb Headquarters, 1916 Wilson Boulevard; the “marriage amendment” and defeat the forces of or email [email protected]). If you can help division and prejudice. give rides to the polls, contact Marc Kelly at On to victory on November 7! [email protected] . Ingrid Morroy— [email protected] Plan to celebrate an historic Democratic vic- Peg Willingham— [email protected] tory on election night, November 7, starting at 7 Jason Faberman— [email protected] Carville & Roemer wow crowd Joint Campaign Co-Chair Ingrid Morroy wel- ton Democratic drive to attract those who normally comed 85 guests—including many new faces—to vote in federal elections but may not participate in what she called “the Joint Campaign’s first High- state and local races began in 2001 when Mark . . . and don’t forget to party Dollar Event” at the home of Eloise and Joe Pelton. Warner ran for governor. It was continued last year The event was held to support Democratic can- by the Kaine campaign and, Roberts said, “enables afterward—twice! didates, but a big draw was the chance to hear former us to do what we otherwise could not do in Arling- E-Day Victory Bash congressman and 9-11 Commission mem- ton.” 7 p.m.—Cecilia’s Restaurant, 2619 ber Tim Roemer and James Carville—whom Con- Roemer and Carville both spoke passionately Columbia Pike (near South Walter gressman introduced as “the political about the need for Democrats to work harder than guru of the millennium!” ever before to wrest control of the country away Reed Drive) Larry Roberts, former ACDC Chair and now from the Republicans. Day-After Victory Lunch Counselor to Gov. , noted that an Arling- continued on page five Noon—Nam Viet Restaurant, 1127 North Hudson Street, near Wilson Blvd. in Clarendon. $14. $4Dems suffers big flap flap The Dollars For Democrats drive survived an velopes to address. Resourceful as our volunteers ignominious “flap flap” this year, but went on to always are, they whizzed over to Staples, picked up solicit seven thousand households despite the shock- a thousand Number Tens and kept hard at work. ing crisis of the angry Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. Only later did the “flap flap” emerge. That Many of the mass mailings that emerge from happened when Tom Whipple, master of the ma- Headquarters on Lee Highway suffer periodic prob- chinery, began to stuff letters, reply cards and re- lems, notorious spasms and painful delays, like turn envelopes into the addressed envelopes using $4Dems did. the famed Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang monster stuffer On this occasion, the $4Dems volunteers were and sealer. working so hard and so fast that they ran out of en- continued on page eight ACDC Voice, November 2006, Page 2 Report from Chairman Peter Rousselot We can make history! In only a few more days, we have a to the voters of Virginia. Arlington voters borhoods, creating a walkable community, unique opportunity to make history in Arling- should overwhelmingly repudiate them on world-class urban planning and design), or ton as well as Virginia and the nation! November 7. If George Allen lacks the char- transportation (light rail for Columbia Pike, We can accelerate the trend to turn Vir- acter to be president of the , then more transit options for youth, expanding the ginia blue—and to turn the United States Sen- he lacks the character to be our senator. ART bus system), or social justice (afford- ate blue—by a final burst of Joint Campaign Congressman Jim Moran has stood up able housing, living wage, tax relief for low volunteer effort on behalf of Jim Webb. for years for the values of Arlington Demo- income and elderly residents), Chris Jim Webb will bring to the United States crats, working tirelessly for fiscal responsi- Zimmerman has been a leader who deserves Senate a unique mix of talents: warrior, writer, bility, compassion in human service programs, your Joint Campaign volunteer support. government executive—a person who saw the and a new direction in . With his own elec- Sally Baird won the Democratic en- strategic blunder of the right from tion not seriously challenged, Jim has gener- dorsement as our School Board candidate af- the start. Jim’s campaign odyssey is an inspi- ously stepped up in all available ways to help ter a free and open endorsement contest in ration to everyone who looks for her or his Jim Webb become our next senator. Jim has a which all Arlington Democrats had the right own way to change the direction of our com- record of unwavering loyalty to Arlington to participate. Since that election, Arlington munity and our country. Democrats. In these final days, let’s show Jim Democrats have followed our long tradition Some national critics of George Allen how much we value that record and that loy- and united behind Sally’s wonderful candi- have claimed that Allen’s missteps in this cam- alty. dacy. Sally will bring to the Arlington Public paign (, accusations of casting asper- Over the last decade, County Board Schools: sions about his belatedly-acknowledged Jew- Chair Chris Zimmerman has demonstrated • A new generation of leadership. As a ish heritage, etc., etc., etc.) have doomed his innovative leadership, making Arlington a parent of young children in our school sys- chances for the Presidency, but not his career better place for everyone. Whether it’s qual- tem, Sally brings enthusiasm, dedication and in the Senate. Such distinctions are an insult ity of life issues (preserving established neigh- a fresh perspective. • A record of accomplishment. Sally has worked for more than 10 years in our com- munity and our schools to make Arlington a better place to live and raise a family. • A passion for service. Sally’s father, an elected official for more than 40 years, taught her the richness of a life spent serving the community with integrity and honesty. • A pledge to put children first. Sally will work for a school system responsive to the needs of all of our students and will never forget the faces behind the statistics. In these last few days, let’s look for ev- ery Joint Campaign opportunity to help Sally become our next School Board member in the great tradition of Mary Hynes, whose term expires on December 31. Our November 7 ballot will contain a proposed amendment to the Virginia Consti- tution (Question No. 1—the so-called “mar- riage amendment”) that attempts to enshrine bigotry, hatred and discrimination. Even Ar- lington Republican candidates Mike Published monthly by the McMenamin and Tom O’Donoghue have Arlington County Democratic Committee come out in opposition to this amendment. The latest polls show that if we can mobilize 4620 Lee Highway, Suite 214, Arlington, VA 22207 a super-majority in Arlington against this pro- Tel: (703) 528-8588 Fax: (703) 528-2321 posal, it can be defeated!! Vote NO!!! http://www.arlingtondemocrats.org Chair: Peter Rousselot —703-276-1584 (o), [email protected] Editor-in-Chief: Barbara van Voorst —703-522-6294 (h), [email protected] Calendar items Deputy Editor: Warren L. Nelson —703-243-7867 (h), [email protected] To submit items for the calendar—either Views expressed do not necessarily represent those of the ACDC for the website or The Voice—go to http:// unless expressly approved by an appropriate Committee Resolution www.arlingtondemocrats.org/ Copyright ©2006, ACDC, All Rights Reserved submitevent.phtml . ACDC Voice, November 2006, Page 3

Bumper Sticker Next Monthly Meeting—All Dems Invited of the Month Wednesday, November 1, 2006, 7 p.m. NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd Corner of North Taylor and Wilson, just east of Glebe & Wilson VOTE: Be a Free parking under building, enter from Taylor Street Weapon of We are into the final push! Our meeting will be oriented Mass Dissent! toward the elections and the get-out-the-vote effort.

HQ hunt focuses December meeting site will move Because of internal scheduling conflicts at the NRECA building, the Decem- ber ACDC meeting will NOT be held at the NRECA building. on 2 central sites The change only applies to the December meeting. The November ACDC The hunt for a new ACDC Headquar- meeting will be held at the NRECA building as usual. ters locale has identified two potential sites The December 6 ACDC meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at and is in simultaneous negotiations with the the Drew Model School, 3500 23rd Street South. landlords. Both are located in the Courthouse Further information about the December meeting—which will pay tribute to Metro area. the many volunteers who worked so hard—will be forthcoming after the election. The search is being led by Barbara Favola and Buck Commercial Real Estate broker Tim Reese. “While both these sites have the advan- Democratic Values in Action tage of a great, Metro-accessible location— which our present Headquarters on Lee High- way does not have—we are continuing to T-Day presents chance to explore other options in case they do not work out,” said ACDC Chair Peter Rousselot. The lease on the current Headquarters expires next April 30. The task force hopes show Dem Values in Action to finalize its selection by the end of this year Although we are all involved in helping among us in Arlington who may not have to provide ample time for build-out and/or get our Democratic candidates elected No- enough food on a regular basis, let alone for a renovations of the space, to install telephone vember 7, please take a moment to look ahead Thanksgiving feast. and Internet connections and permit a smooth to Thanksgiving Day. We all have so much What can we do? How can we help? and orderly move in April. to be thankful for, but there are those living 1. Bring non-perishable food items to the ACDC meeting November 1 for the Democratic Committee Thanksgiving Basket. If you can’t attend the meeting, you can bring non-perishable items to ACDC Headquarters. 2. Write a check to be used to buy gift cards for the perishable food items. 3. Feel good that you are helping a family have a great Thanksgiving dinner. 4. Deadline for donations: Friday, No- vember 17. The Democratic Committee Thanksgiv- ing Basket will be given to an Arlington family in need. If you have any questions, contact Sa- rah Zevin, 703-685-3985, or at [email protected] or Joan McDermott, 703-536-9289, [email protected]. They co-chair the Democratic Values in Action Committee. ACDC Voice, November 2006, Page 4 Dems have shots at Virginia House seats Democrats need to gain 15 seats to re- dean of ’s Public For the first time this year the Democratic Party take control of the House of Representa- Policy Institute, was not given a snowball’s of Virginia has hosted a series of fundraisers in North- tives—and one of the best chances for col- chance when she started running, but she has ern Virginia for each of the congressional challengers lecting one of those seats is in Virginia. managed to raise more money than Wolf and resulting in both additional resources and exposure for Phil Kellam is running against freshman now has national heads nodding. these candidates. Tim Kaine has also both campaigned Republican in the 2nd Con- Andrew Hurst has mounted an aggres- and held fundraisers for each of the challengers. gressional District, which covers Virginia sive campaign against Tom Davis just beyond Virginia has 11 congressional districts with just Beach and the Eastern Shore. the beltway in Fairfax County in the 11th Dis- three incumbent Democrats—all of whom are viewed His race is one of 40 the national party trict. Davis has out-raised Hurst 10-to-1 but as very safe, including our own Jim Moran, plus Bobby is targeting as the best opportunities to shift Hurst is running a strong campaign. Scott in the Third District and in the seats from the red to the blue column. Another interesting race is in the 5th Ninth Kellam is the commissioner of revenue District, where Al Weed, who runs a winery District. Arlington in Virginia Beach and carries a family name in Nelson County, is taking on Virginia that is well-known and respected in his re- for the second time. Goode got 64 percent of gion. Drake won the seat two years ago with the vote the last time. But this time he is be- congressional the lowest percentage of any winning congres- deviled by scandal as a defense contractor districts sional candidate in the commonwealth. has pleaded guilty to funneling thousands Another opportunity lies just north and of dollars in illegal campaign contribu- west of Arlington in the 10th District where tions to Goode. Judy Feder is challenging 26-year incumbent , who used to represent Arlington before his district got shifted westward. Feder, Warner & Kaine regale K-K diners Former Gov. regaled a large crowd at this year’s Kennedy- King Dinner only days before surprising Democrats everywhere by withdrawing from the 2008 presidential race. Warner summarized the message he was carrying across the country, saying, “It’s not so much left versus right, or liberal ver- sus conservative, as future versus past.” Warner said he had made 63 trips and gone to 31 states in his exploratory campaign. “I never thought that being unemployed would be this much work,” he said. Warner was preceded at the podium by Rep. Jim Moran, who was in high gear as al- ways. Warner brought the house down by saying, “Jim, if you could only come out of your shell….” Also addressing the local Democrats Jerry Botland was Tim Kaine who noted the governor of Virginia is the nation’s sole governor to en- Computer Consulting joy a highly exalted title: “His Excellency, Troubleshoot and resolve computer and the Governor of the Commonwealth.” computer related problems. The Kennedy-King Dinner, sponsored Perform upgrades, set-up wireless routers and print servers. annually by the Eighth District Democratic Committee, was held this year at the Hilton Transfer old files, address book and emails Alexandria Mark Center Ballroom, which was from an old computer to a new one. packed with a record crowd of 490 diners. And Ph# 703-933-0558 — [email protected] it wasn’t rubber chicken they were served ei- ther, but excellent crab cakes. ACDC Voice, November 2006, Page 5 Ballot bears head-scratching questions In addition to 11 candidates, the Novem- Parks and Rec—$35.6 million Full details on the projects to be funded ber 7 ballot includes three proposed constitu- Metro and Transportation—$31.5 million by these bonds are available on the county’s tional amendments so legalistically worded Community Infrastructure—$27.3 million website at http://www.arlingtonva.us/depart- that voters will be pinned inside the voting Utilities—$79.0 million ments/ManagementAndFinance/ booth for a long time if they don’t do some Public Schools—$33.7 million Bonds2006.aspx advance research. The ballot includes three state constitu- tional amendments and five county bond is- sues as well as a full slate of Democratic can- Carville, Roemer wow crowd didates for all four offices that are up this year. continued from page one ACDC has voted to endorse all the bonds and two of the constitutional amendments— Roemer lamented that “Democrats are afraid to talk but recommends that all Democrats vote “no” about national security” instead of stressing that “we can on the proposed marriage amendment. do a better job of protecting the United States.” Ballot Question 1 would amend the state “If we can’t win the political war, we won’t win the Constitution to deny any legal benefits or sta- other one,” he said. tus of marriage to anyone other than a legally Picking up on the national security theme, Carville married man and woman. In addition to bar- noted that “the biggest thing we can do for national secu- ring gay and lesbian marriages, this would kill rity is to end our addiction to Middle East oil.” civil unions, and could limit the rights of un- Carville also expressed his incredulity that a GOP con- married men and women who live together. gressman from Alabama admitted recently that he didn’t ACDC recommends a “NO” vote on this know the difference between a Sunni and a Shiite Muslim. question. The Arlington Civic Federation “I might understand that,” Carville said, “but he happens to also recommends a “no” vote. be the vice chair of the House Intelligence Committee!” Ballot Question 2 is a pro forma issue. The hugely successful evening was honchoed by ACDC Deputy Chair Alfonso Lopez and Joint Campaign It would delete a section of the Constitution James Carville speaks at that prohibits the incorporation of churches. Co-Chair Jason Faberman. The Kitchen Crew outdid it- A federal court has already declared this pro- self with a fabulous spread. Pelton home. hibition to violate the federal Bill of Rights on the free exercise of religion. The suit to declare this provision unconstitutional was brought by the Rev. Jerry Falwell. The Ameri- can Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) backed Falwell. One impact of incorporating churches is to protect church officers from personal liability, as the officers of other in- corporated charities are already protected. Ballot Question 3 amends the state Con- stitution to permit localities to provide a par- tial exemption from real estate taxes for im- provements in conservation, redevelopment and rehabilitation areas. The state constitu- tion now requires all localities to levy identi- cal tax rates on all property. The chief goal of this proposed change is to encourage in- vestment in blighted urban areas by allowing lower tax rates there. Many urban areas have empty lots where buildings have been torn down and not replaced. (This is not expected to have any implicatioins for Arlington.) A complete description of these proposed amendments can be found on the State Board of Elections website at http:// www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ Election_Information/ Cidate_Lists_Ballot_Issues/ Proposed_Amendments_Nov_2007.html The county bonds are as follows: ACDC Voice, November 2006, Page 6 O’Leary sees Donkey Ears huge turnout Listening to the doings Arlington Treasurer Frank O’Leary predicts this year could be head- of Arlington’s Dems ing for a record for an off-year election, driven by the close contest for Virginia’s U.S. Sen- as overheard by ate seat. Dan Steen and Warren Nelson O’Leary is one of Arlington’s premier electoral statisticians, as befits a man whose day-job revolves around numbers—counting Linking up: Marc Kelly, ACDC finance chair, and Aimee Dawson, former tax receipts. Each year he watches the vol- precinct captain, will be tying the knot next summer. We cannot, however, ume of absentee votes as they come in at the claim this as another engagement produced by stuffing envelopes or making Registrar’s Office and has found he can make phone calls side-by-side at Headquarters. Marc and Aimee actually met BA a good estimate of total voter turnout based (Before Arlington). They were both students at Indiana University—and they on how many Arlingtonians vote absentee. O’Leary reports that absentee votes this met there at a YD function. They’ve been together six years—albeit apart for year are running triple the level of the last off- three of them. (Aimee has been in grad school at the University of Chicago the year election in 2002 and double the turnout past year.) They will put an end to this commuting relationship and make in 1998. They are running a little ahead of everything official next August with a ceremony on the IU campus in the turnout in 1994, the last time an off-year Bloomington. election had a U.S. Senate race at the top of Thank yous: It’s not often we get thank-yous like this. As you’ll recall, we the ticket. That was the year collect school supplies each year at the Chili Cook-off to distribute in defeated . Arlington’s schools. A few weeks ago, a lovely hand-written note arrived at But O’Leary acknowledges there is a Headquarters from Kim Durand of the Arlington school system. “Thank you major statistical challenge this year because for your recent donation of school supplies,” it said. “Karla Hagan dropped off the rules on absentee voting were liberalized substantially in 2003, making it much easier several bags which we were able to combine with some other donations to to vote absentee. Before 2003, voters had to distribute to APS students. Approximately $2,500 worth of supplies came in to be out of the county for all of election day to my office. Thank you for your efforts and continued support.” And thanks to be allowed to vote absentee. Since then, a Jody Olson and Sarah Zevin who organized the collection. voter can just step into Falls Church for one A-one, a-two, a-three: We suspect you never think of dancing when the names Al second on election day and be able to vote Eisenberg and Walter Tejada cross your minds. Well, the delegate and the absentee. This encourages more voters to County Board member both have proved they can cross the dance floor without avoid the crush at the ballot booth and vote falling flat on their faces. As a matter of fact, they were pretty good as they early by absentee ballot. danced (Egyptian for Al; Latino for Walter) to raise funds for affordable O’Leary is also now excluding absentee housing in the Nauck neighborhood. They didn’t win any prizes from the ballots from abroad because the rules for those have changed; the Registrar now mails bal- judges, but us dancing donkeys thought they were great. lots to qualified voters abroad without their Filling up and out: As the nation slips passed the 300 million population mark, having to request ballots first. Arlington is sliding by the 200,000 mark. The official U.S. census figure for Making allowances for those changes, Arlington for 2005, just published, is 199,761. O’Leary has looked at the volume of domes- There is hope in Idaho: Some local Dems range far afield. Take Jim Hansen, tic absentee ballots—both in-person and by who grew up here and graduated from Yorktown in 1978. He’s running for mail—at the Registrar’s Office with 22 days Congress as a Democrat in Idaho, challenging incumbent Repub Mike to go before election day and forecasts a turn- Simpson. Jim is a Dem by conviction. He came to Arlington with his dad, out in Arlington of 74,130—or a range of Orval Hansen, an Idaho Republican congressman. Oldtimers may remember 70,710 to 77,550. Even at the low end, that the two Idaho Hansens. Orval was the reasonable one, serving from 1969-75, would be a record for an off-year election, exceeding the 1994 turnout of 69,861. who was preceded and followed by George Hansen, the unreasonable one. The turnout in Arlington is crucial for Award winner: One of the 2006 James B. Hunter Human Rights Awards granted both the Jim Webb campaign and the effort to by the Arlington Human Rights Commission has gone to Susan Prokop for defeat the “marriage” amendment. Polls show her work on behalf of the disabled as associate advocacy director of the majorities in back Webb Paralyzed Veterans of America since 1997 and chair of the Consortium for and oppose the marriage amendment—the op- Citizens with Disabilities. posite of the rest of the state. A large turnout Tejada goes urban: County Board Member Walter Tejada has been named by in Northern Virginia can make the difference. Gov. Tim Kaine to the governor’s cabinet-level Urban Policy Task Force. ACDC Voice, November 2006, Page 7 Webb in most exciting race Election Day is approaching fast, and continue to join Jim on the trail as Election Your 2006 there is no race in the country more exciting Day draws closer. than the Virginia Senate race. Across the com- In these last few weeks, there are still Democratic monwealth and the country, Jim Webb is prov- many ways you can help, including outreach, ing why he will be a senator we can be proud canvassing, data input and phone banking. For of—a senator who is unbought and more information, please visit our website at ticket at work uncompromised. www.webbforsenate.com or visit our head- Since entering the race, Jim has articu- quarters in Arlington at 1916 Wilson Blvd. lated the need to change course focused around three themes. First, we need to reori- ent our national security and foreign policies, beginning with ending the war in Iraq. Sec- Moran has list for last push ond, we need to reinstitute the notions of fair- Thank you to everyone who has come Please bring your fully charged cell ness back into our economic system. And, out to volunteer this year! We’ve seen a tre- phones and power cords because immediately third, we need to rein in the unchecked power mendous surge of activity as we wind down following the film and discussion, we will of the President. to the final days of this election season and make Get-Out-The-Vote calls as we seek to And now, a change of course is within we have accomplished so much more than we break the record for phone calling from a reach. Every recent poll shows Jim running thought possible back in July. single event! neck-and-neck with George Allen, including On October 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., During the remaining days of the cam- a Mason-Dixon poll which showed Jim tied Jim Moran is hosting a special film and phone paign, there are a number of ways you can with Senator Allen at 43 percent. party at the Arlington Cinema ‘n’ House get involved. For his part, Jim has been campaigning (2903 Columbia Pike). Attendees will enjoy Lit Drops non-stop, getting his message out to every a free screening of Robert Greenwald’s new October 28 & 29, November 4 & 5 corner of Virginia. Senators , film “Iraq for Sale: War Profiteering.” Fol- Stop by Webb HQ (1916 Wilson Blvd, Suite and John Edwards have all lowing the movie will be a discussion with 304) between noon and 4 p.m. on any of those recently headlined events with Jim, and Mark several Iraq War Veterans who are support- days to pick up a route. Warner, Tim Kaine and will all ing Jim Webb in this election. Metro Visibility Every weekday during the AM & PM rush hour shifts. Contact Amanda Brino to sign up: [email protected]. Baird seeks help in final days Get-Out-The-Vote calls 3440 N Fairfax Drive – 2 blocks from the The time is now! Sally’s campaign needs In addition to voting for Webb, Moran, Virginia Square Metro – parking is available. you to do all you can to keep the School Board and Zimmerman, vote “No on One” and yes Monday – Friday 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. seat in which Mary Hynes has served with for Sally Baird for Arlington School Board Saturdays 11 p.m. – 4 p.m. distinction for 12 years in Democratic hands. —and let your friends and neighbors know. Sundays noon – 6 p.m. Not only is Sally the Democratic candi- Volunteer to hand out Democratic sample bal- Election Day date in this race, she is also the best candi- lots at the polls and remind voters not to for- Everything is needed! Metro coverage, phone date. She brings a deep and fundamental de- get to vote Sally for School Board. To help calling, flushing, and more! Please telephone sire for service and for representing all of Sally’s campaign in the crucial days leading us at 703-310-6756 or e-mail us at Arlington’s residents and children, combined up to the election, contact us at [email protected] to sign up now! with the key skills that allow her to bring [email protected] or 703-975-2775. Thank you again and let’s win this one! people together to get things done. As a School Board member, Sally will be a visionary who is in touch with the perspectives of parents and the community, and who will bring a col- Zimmerman still counting laborative and engaging personal style to the job so as to bring others along in pursuit of The Zimmerman campaign has been are excited to be moving into the Get-Out- this vision. very busy over the last several weeks. Chris The-Vote (GOTV) phase. We will be work- In a year when right-minded people are has attended 11 candidates’ nights and he still ing with the Webb, Moran, and Baird cam- forced to spend resources and volunteer ef- has more to come. He has also been out paigns on mobilizing voters between now and forts to defeat a hateful, diversionary amend- knocking on doors in targeted precincts in E-Day and look forward to a sweeping vic- ment to Mr. Jefferson’s constitution, let’s work both north and south Arlington. tory! to not only resoundingly defeat the Marshall- The campaign would like to thank ev- If you are interested in getting involved Newman amendment but also to elect eryone who has been involved in helping the in the Zimmerman campaign, please contact Virginia’s first openly lesbian elected official. Democratic ticket this year. As we are get- Gabe Snow at 703-926-5919 or Make Arlington’s forward-thinking message ting close to Election Day, every ounce of help [email protected]. Also visit heard. that one can give is crucial to the effort. We our website at www.chriszimmerman.org to sign up to volunteer or join our email list. ACDC Voice Prsrt Std Arlington County Democratic Committee U.S. Postage PAID P.O. Box 7132 Merrifield VA Arlington, VA 22207 PERMIT NO. 6297

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ACDC Calendar 2006 November head. Contact Madi Green 703-532-0667 or [email protected] for more information. 1, Wednesday 7-9 p.m. — ACDC Monthly Meeting. NRECA Conference Cen- 20, Monday ter, 4301 Wilson Bld. Call 703-528-8588 for more information. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. — Event to Benefit Paul Ferguson, Nam Viet Restaurant, 1127 N Hudson Street, Arlington. Please join County 2, Thursday Board Vice Chair Paul Ferguson and special guest former Lt. Gov- 6-9 p.m. — Team Englin Volunteer night. Englin HQ, 1505 ernor Don Beyer. Suggested contribution: $35. Contact Paul Wayne Street, Alexandria. Stuff envelopes, make phone calls, par- Ferguson at 703-824-0981 or [email protected] for more ticipate in grassroots activities to take back Congress. Pizza and information. beverages provided. Contact Beth Isaacs at [email protected] for more information. 29, Wednesday 7-9 p.m. — ACDC Steering Committee, monthly meeting, ACDC 4-5, Saturday-Sunday Headquarters, 4620 Lee Highway, Suite 214. All day — Calling to defeat the “Marriage” Amendment. Take two hours to call opponents of the amendment and remind them to vote. Commonwealth Coalition HQ, 1651 Old Meadow Road B- 300, McLean. Contact [email protected] to volun- teer. $4Dems suffers flap flap 7, Tuesday continued from page one 6 a.m.-7 p.m. — ELECTION DAY. Vote at your usual polling He cranked up the Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, which is some sort station. of 19th Century cast iron mechanism that clangs, whirrs, hisses and then spits out filled and sealed envelopes at about 500 decibels. 7 p.m. — Victory Bash, Cecilia’s, 2619 Columbia Pike, Arling- But Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang can only handle envelope flaps that ton. Sponsored by the Arlington Democratic Joint Campaign. are mildly curved. The $4Dems crew had bought envelopes with Contact Ingrid Morroy 703-933-0558 or [email protected] for deeply pointed flaps. And Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang chewed them up more information. and spit them out. Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang was angry! However, more volunteers rushed to the rescue and hand stuffed 7 p.m. — Webb-Moran Victory Party, Sheraton Premiere Hotel and sealed those pointy-flapped envelopes, putting the $4Dems drive at Tysons Corners, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Free snacks and right back on schedule. cash bar. Call 703-738-3417 for additional information. In the end, 7,202 solicitation letters—mildly curved and deeply pointed flaps alike—went into the mail to Arlington households and 8, Wednesday the flap flap was added to the growing lore of headquarters. Noon-2 p.m. — Victory Luncheon, Nam Viet Restaurant, 1127 The entire effort was organized by Warren Nelson and all the N Hudson Street, Arlington. Superb Vietnamese buffet $14 per envelopes were hand-addressed by a multitude of volunteers.

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