Hours: May 2013 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Inside this issue Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturdays (June 1st and June 8th): 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Message from Executive Director Page 1 Announcements Page 1 Office Closed On: Campaign Updates Page 2 Monday, May 27, 2013 (Memorial Day) Standing Committee Reports Page 3 County District Committee Reports Page 5 Last Day to Vote In-Person: Saturday, June 8th Sustainers Page 6 Events Page 8 Absentee Voting By Mail: About the Democrat Page 8 Last Date to Apply for an Absentee Ballot By Mail: June 4th, 5:00 p.m. For inclusion in the elections, absentee ballots must be ANNOUNCEMENTS returned to the Fairfax County Government Center by: 7:00 p.m. on June 11, 2013

Absentee Voting for the Democratic Primary Statewide Democratic Primary Candidates How to Vote Absentee There are two Democratic candidates in a primary for The Democratic Primary for 2013 will take place June Lieutenant Governor and two Democratic candidates for 11th at your normal polling location. If you need to vote Attorney General. The two candidates for Lieutenant absentee you can fill out an absentee ballot request Governor are Aneesh Chopra and . The form to mail in OR vote absentee in person. To find out if two candidates for Attorney General are and Mark Herring. you can vote absentee or to find a ballot request form, visit our website at Fairfaxdemocrats.org. You can vote absentee in person only at the Fairfax County Government Center. If you live in Fairfax County you 86th House of Delegates District Primary should mail your absentee ballot request to the Fairfax If you live in the 86th House district, it is important to County Government Center. To vote absentee visit or note there is a Democratic primary for Delegate there. mail a completed absentee ballot request forms to: The two candidates are and Herb Kemp. The winner of that Primary will be our nominee to challenge incumbent Republican Tom Rust. Fairfax County Government Center For any questions about absentee voting call the Fairfax 12000 Government Center Parkway Office of Elections at 703-222-0776 or The Fairfax Suite 323 Democratic Committee at 703-573-6811. Fairfax, VA 22035

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CAMPAIGN UPDATES Campaign Updates continued

RALPH NORTHAM FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARK HERRING FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL

Herring Unveils “Women for Herring” and “Equality Campaign Update Agenda;” Wins another Straw Poll

Before I begin the campaign update, I want to thank all of Mark Herring our Fairfax County volunteers that made winning the April was another great month for the Mark Herring for Hunter Mill District straw poll possible. We are gaining real momentum in this race and it is because of your hard Attorney General Campaign as it continues to build th work. To kick off the month, I spoke on the Senate floor to momentum towards June 11 . The campaign made two oppose Governor McDonnell’s anti-choice amendment that significant policy announcements last month. First, Mark would ban women from purchasing private health released his “Equality Agenda,” demonstrating his insurance that covers comprehensive reproductive care commitment to protecting civil rights and using the powers with their own money in the new state exchange. You can of the Attorney General’s office to promote equality. The see the Washington Post’s coverage of my speech here. “Equality Agenda” can be found on the campaign website at

th www.herringforag.com/equalityagenda. The campaign also On April 15 , Senator , Chair of the Women’s announced the formation of “LGBT Virginians for Herring,” Reproductive Health Caucus, launched “Women For chaired by State Senator , Arlington County Northam” and said: Supervisor Jay Fisette, Alexandria City Councilmember Paul “When choosing a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, I Smedberg with the participation of many other prominent looked for someone with a distinguished and unfailing LGBT activists across . record of support for women's rights. I can personally The campaign unveiled “Women for Herring,” a group attest to the fact that my friend and colleague, Senator consisting of over 100 current and former elected officials Ralph Northam, led the charge to repeal the mandatory and women leaders from across the Commonwealth who ultrasound bill and fought against the dangerous TRAP are supporting Mark’s candidacy for Attorney General. regulations that will shut down vital women's health Mark also released a bold policy agenda focused on clinics. No one in Virginia has a stronger record protecting women’s rights, protecting families and ensuring paycheck women's rights than Senator Ralph Northam.” fairness. Mark’s agenda, plus a new web ad from the campaign, can be found at www.herringforag.com/women. Join Senator Favola and the hundreds of women who have And, Mark won yet another straw poll at the Hunter Mill signed on by clicking here today. Lasagna Dinner. Mark has won every straw poll conducted during the campaign so far, all three of which have taken place in Fairfax County. The campaign is grateful for the On the six-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, strong support it continues to receive from Fairfax County we honored the victims of this tragedy by calling for action Democrats. to prevent gun violence. I joined Peter Read and Andrew Goddard, two parents whose children were victims on that day, to call for a comprehensive solution including a ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines, implementing universal background checks, reforming the mental healthcare system, and reducing children’s access to violent video games. You can sign our petition calling for action by clicking here.

If you are interested in helping my campaign, come on by our office at 5618 D-1 Ox Road, Fairfax Station and meet with our political director, Bridgit Donnelly. You can also reach her at [email protected].

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JUSTIN FAIRFAX FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL win back the Attorney General’s seat for the first time in 24 years. He delivered the keynote address at the Alexandria Bar Justin Fairfax Secures Key Endorsements, Increases Monthly Association’s “Beat the Odds” Scholarship Program, a program Fundraising that celebrates youth who have overcome tremendous obstacles to succeed. By: Lisa Helem Press Secretary, Fairfax for Virginia The campaign also released its Q1 2013 fundraising results, reporting that it raised $139,578 from January to March. This During a press conference call on April 18th, widely- was roughly a 20% increase per month from the Q4 2012 respected Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe announced he was amount of $151,674, raised during the first four months of the switching his endorsement for Attorney General to Justin campaign. “We are elated to have garnered contributions from Fairfax. In so doing, McCabe touted Fairfax’s experience as a all across the Commonwealth, including donations from $10 on federal prosecutor and how Fairfax would boost the up,” Justin Fairfax said, adding that the Q1 results “fuel the Democratic ticket. “Justin’s resume and experience speak for incredible momentum of our campaign as we continue to themselves. He will be a phenomenal addition to the connect with voters across the Commonwealth” via the Democratic ticket as our Attorney General nominee and will campaign’s grassroots team and statewide infrastructure. “We put us in the best position to achieve victory in November,” look forward to continuing our tremendous momentum McCabe said. McCabe has served as Norfolk Sheriff since through the June 11th primary,” he added. 1994. He currently also serves as the president of the Virginia Association of Local Elected Constitutional Officials KATHLEEN MURPHY FOR DELEGATE th Update on Kathleen Murphy’s Campaign in the 34 District Kathleen Murphy’s campaign for the House of Delegates in the 34th District is off to an amazing start. After turning in more than three times the number of petition signatures needed to qualify for the ballot, Kathleen has continued to knock on hundreds of doors and has attended events all across the District. On Saturday April 13th, more than 35 volunteers and supporters joined us for our Spring Canvass Kickoff at Jalmeen Soni’s house and helped us keep our great field momentum going. To sign up to join us any day over the next few weeks, email Ray Rieling at [email protected]. (VALECO) . Other endorsements announced by the Fairfax for Virginia campaign on that day include: Portsmouth Mayor Kenny Wright, Petersburg Sheriff Vanessa Crawford and Dr. Ella th Ward, Democratic Nominee for the 4 Congressional District and Chesapeake City Councilwoman. Fairfax said in a statement, “I’m elated to have the support of such great leaders in the Hampton Roads-Tidewater area. We are particularly excited about these leaders who have recognized our tremendous momentum and have re-assessed what it will take to win this office and help Democrats win statewide. They have joined others in supporting our movement to create security and economic opportunity for all Virginians.” Other Fairfax endorsements include On top of the great outreach efforts, Kathleen had a huge Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille, former Democratic Party of fundraising quarter to start the year and outraised Barbara Virginia Chair Kerry Donley and former White House Counsel, Comstock. The campaign is continuing to press forward and is Greg Craig. looking forward to our next fundraiser on May 9th with special guest Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. This month, Justin Fairfax gave an inspiring presentation at the Urban League Young Professionals Candidates Forum in Kathleen is proud to have so many great supporters already on Richmond. Fairfax spoke about the great need for Democrats board with the campaign. She is looking forward to working to “play some offense” in the fight for Virginia’s families and with you over the next weeks and months to win back the 34th. 3 Campaign Updates continued on page 5 * Created loopholes in the tax code to allow certain large STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS multi-national corporations to pay almost no taxes * Weakened the corporate governance laws so that The National Affairs Standing Committee (NAC) shareholders have little control over executive compensation and community stakeholders have no Sandra J. Klassen, Chair influence over corporate behavior * Deregulated the financial services industry to allow Income Inequality in America: Bad Laws Are Part of the institutions to take great risks from which they profit Problem but which impose pain on the broader public via taxpayer-funded bailouts and economic turmoil

By: Sean Barnett, Mason NAC member * Nullified or hindered the enforcement of the anti-trust laws and consumer protection laws, giving big business

As Paul Jameson noted in his National Affairs Committee unfair advantages over small business and consumers article last month, income inequality in America has been * Led to monetary policies that favor low inflation over low unemployment growing and has become truly severe over the past 30 years. * Nullified limits on spending in political campaigns The explanations typically offered by people who accept (through the courts), created a revolving door between this—mostly Republicans—are globalization and technology government and lobbying, and allowed spending on both of which they consider to be irreversible phenomena. lobbying to run out of control, all so as to increase the political power of the wealthy, which they can use to But that’s wrong. Globalization and technology create some amass ever more wealth. inequality but they do not explain the fact that in other It is depressing to think that one small faction in America has advanced countries income inequality is much less extreme. so undermined the well-being of all other Americans. But, it In the average developed economy, the ratio of income should be heartening to know that laws and policies can be between the top 10% and the bottom 10% is about 9:1. In reversed and thus this outrage is not a phenomenon of the , it is 14:1. The ratio of CEO pay to average nature but rather something that we Democrats, dedicated to worker pay is 22:1 in Britain and lower elsewhere in Europe, political change for the greater good, ultimately have the but it is 475:1 in the United States. power to fix.

So what else creates inequality here? Law and policy. In the Youth Affairs Committee United States, over the past 40 years, large corporations Paul Davis, Chair (mostly) have waged a broad campaign to acquire more political power so as to advance their interests and enable The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) Youth them to acquire more wealth. The campaign was a backlash Affairs Committee meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of against the social, environmental and consumer protection every month at various locations throughout Fairfax County. st movements of the 1960s and represented a breach of the Our latest meeting took place on May 1 at the Patrick Henry unwritten social compact that had existed between the Library (101 Maple Avenue East) in the Town of Vienna. Meetings begin at 7:30pm. Our committee is working to help wealthy interests and everyone else since World War II. This reenergize the youth vote for the 2013 elections and corporate campaign has: recruiting more youth to join FCDC. If you are interested or know someone who is interested in working towards these goals, please join us at our next meeting or visit the FCDC web site calendar at www.fairfaxdemocrats.org for listings of our future meetings. Standing Committee Reports continued

* Weakened the labor laws and crippled the labor movement, thereby undermining the average worker’s power to bargain for higher wages * Changed the tax code to reward rent-seeking activities, like stock ownership, which favor the wealthy more so than wage earning, from which most Americans derive their income 4

COUNTY DISTRICT COMMITTEE REPORTS Many members of DDDC have been actively campaigning in support of legislation to control gun violence. We were Hunter Mill District Democratic Committee very disappointed by the Senate's failure to approve even Robert Haley, Chair (703-716-2339) the modest bill on background checks. One consolation was that neither of our two Virginia Senators voted against E-mail: [email protected] the bill.

The Hunter Mill District Democratic Committee holds its CAMPAIGN UPDATES (CONTINUED) meetings on the 2nd Wednesday, 7:30PM, every month, at the North County Government Center in Reston. Typical KEN PLUM FOR DELEGATE meetings include guest speakers, campaign information, Delegate Ken Plum will kick off his re-election campaign at and notice of HMDDC – FCDC events. a reception at Midtown, 11900 Market Street in the Reston At the FCDC meeting on March13th, the agenda and Town Center on May 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m. discussion included Vote Builder training, Precinct Captain RSVP at Status, Standing Committees, the 2013 Annual Lasagna https://secure.actblue.com/page/2013campaignkickoff. Dinner, and new members. Also noted was that Hunter Mill membership now exceeds 120, with room now for Aneesh Chopra for Lt. Governor Campaign Update another 20 members. Jay Myerson was added to the Hunter Mill ranks during the meeting. Campaign Team Chopra continues to pick up steam as we head contributions of $9500 were approved. Members received towards the June 11th primary. In April, Chopra was updates on Voter Protection and Central Committee endorsed by Fairfax's own Congressman Gerry Connolly. activity. Congressman Connolly praised Aneesh's experience and record of service for Virginia. The 2013 Annual Hunter Mill Lasagna Dinner event was held on Saturday April 6th, with the Early VIP Reception at "As our next Lieutenant Governor, I know Aneesh will use starting at 5PM, and Dinner at 6PM. The event was his experience every day to fight for equality and deemed an outstanding success, with over 240 seats sold, opportunity for all Virginians," said Connolly. "I also know and had the highest attendance in the event’s 37 year he will work to protect and grow our middle class and history. The event was also a great financial success. stand up against attacks on Virginia women. I am proud to stand with Aneesh and offer him my fullest endorsement." Please refer to the Hunter Mill web site calendar at www.huntermilldemocrats.org for other local area political Congressman Connolly joins Congressman and events, and to the FCDC web site calendar at former Congressmen Rick Boucher and Tom Perriello in www.fairfaxdemocrats.org for Fairfax County wide events. supporting Chopra for Lt. Governor. Chopra also has the endorsement of a number of Democrats DRANESVILLE DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE including Del. David Bulova, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, Del. by Ron Bleeker, Chair , Del. Alfonso Lopez, Del. James Scott, and Del. . The DDDC held its March meeting in Great Falls ("Yes, Virginia, There Are Democrats in Great Falls!") on March The campaign also posted an impressive fundraising total 14. Our special guest speaker was Sen. Ralph Northam, for the first quarter of 2013 -- raising more than $400,000. candidate for Lt. Governor. Our April meeting was back in With organizers on the ground all across the McLean, where we were pleased to hear from Sen. Barbara Commonwealth, Aneesh has the momentum to win on Favola on the ups and downs (too many downs!) of the Election Day. recent State Assembly session. Our May meeting will be in Herndon, the third of the three communities that make up If you'd like to learn more about Aneesh's vision for Dranesville. Virginia, please contact our Fairfax organizer Grant Maloney at [email protected]. You can also learn We invite our Democratic friends and candidates to join us more about Aneesh at www.teamchopra.org and 5 at the DDDC booth at McLean Day on Saturday, May 18 in www.facebook.com/apchopra.

Lewinsville Park between 11 AM and 5 PM. This event routinely draws over 10,000 people.

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EVENTS About The Democrat

Some event flyers are posted at the end of this issue. The Democrat is the monthly publication of the For a complete listing of events, or to add your own, Fairfax County Democratic Committee. The visit our Calendar at fairfaxdemocrats.org/calendar. purpose of The Democrat is to provide information to Committee members and other interested persons through district reports, May 5th committee reports, news articles, campaign notices and flyers. Views expressed do not 32nd Annual Derby Day necessarily represent those of the FCDC unless May 9th specifically approved by an appropriate Committee Resolution. Kathleen Murphy for Delegate Fundraising Reception How to Submit Material May 12th E-mail text and/or photos to [email protected] by 5:00 PM 2nd Annual Politics in the Park on the 21st of each month for inclusion in the following month’s issue. Generally material May 18th submitted to The Democrat should be limited to 300 words. Spring Fling Potluck Dinner

May 19th Advertising Ads are welcomed and accepted; however, we Providence Mayfest reserve the right to reject ads for any reason. No May 28th product, service, or event advertised herein is endorsed by The Democrat or the FCDC, unless FCDC General Meeting otherwise noted. 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Edison High School 5801 Franconia Rd Alexandria, VA 22310 (map) June 2nd

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Democrats Dine Out in Mason District at Public House No. 7

Wednesday, May 15th, 6:00-8:30 pm Public House No. 7 6315 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, 22041 (Seven Corners) Additional parking available across Castle Pl. behind Restaurant

Join your Democratic Friends Bring your Family and Friends Be Transported to an ENGLISH PUB Buffet Dinner Tickets $25 until May 13th, $30

after/door Live Music by Peter Menu Details: Fleming starts at 9:00 Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken & Mushroom Vol au Vent, and PM Asparagus & Leek Quiche - Salad, Bread, Beverage (Soda, Iced Tea or Coffee), Tax & Gratuity included

Individuals may register online at www.fairfaxdemocrats.org or by completing this form and mailing it along with a check or credit card information to: FCDC, 2815 Hartland Rd, Suite 110, Falls Church, VA 22043. Nonfederal Campaign Committees, Corporations, LLCs and Unions must pay by check. Number of tickets ($25 each): _____ Guest name(s): ______Payment Options Enclosed is my check in the amount of $______payable to FCDC (Memo line: PUB) I prefer to pay with my personal credit card: ___ Visa ___ MasterCard __ American Express ___ Discover Name as it appears on the credit card ______Credit Card Number______Exp. Date____/______Signature ______Name Address E-mail address ______Phone number Employer______Occupation______Employer City & State______

- Beer, Wine and Cocktails: Available for Purchase

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Springfield Democrats Invite You to a

Lt. Governor Candidate Debate & Brunch featuring Democratic candidates Aneesh Chopra and Ralph Northam

Sunday, June 2, 2013 10:30 am to noon

Brunch includes French toast with berries, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, assorted fruit, bagels, muffins, orange & cranberry juices, coffee & tea

Springfield Golf & Country Club 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA

Table for 10 + priority seating: $500 □ Single ticket $40 □ Young Dem (under 26 years old) $25

For more information call: Rex Simmons 703-655-4272.

Pay online at fairfaxdemocrats.org/debate

Paid for by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, fairfaxdemocrats.org, not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

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