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Dem Newsletter Arlington County Democratic News Vol. 30, No. 12 www.arlingtondemocrats.org January 2006 All ACDC posts up for vote The county party will hold its biennial “reor- hard for our Democratic nominees. ganization”—party talk for an election—January 4 Precinct captains are the face of the Democratic at its regular monthly meeting. Party to voters in their precincts. For hundreds of All precinct captain positions and county party voters, their precinct captains may be the only rep- offices are up for election for two-year terms. resentative of the ACDC whom they will ever meet The county has 49 precincts with 112 precinct or get to know. For this reason, the party asks pre- captain slots—three captains each for the 14 larg- cinct captains to pledge in advance that they will Join your fellow Dems in the 30- est precincts and two captains in each of the others. not publicly support any opponent of a Democratic year tradition of marking the New Rarely are elections for these positions contested. nominee or endorsee. Year at the home of Larry and Anita Party leaders are busily looking for volunteers right The January meeting will also elect officers Roberts following the the ceremo- now so the new biennium can begin with as many on the new Steering Committee of the Arlington nial session of the County Board. of the slots filled as possible. County Democratic Committee. Those positions But this coming year, these The form for running for a precinct position is are two-year terms as well. Thus far, Peter events take place Monday, Janu- printed on Page Five. Candidates are asked to pay Rousselot is the sole announced candidate for chair ary 2. Don’t come too early! a filing fee of $25, but the fee is not a requirement and Alfonso Lopez the sole announced candidate County Board session 11 a.m. as the party doesn’t want that to be an impedient for deputy chair. They are soliciting candidates for Open House at the Roberts, preventing anyone from being a precinct captain. the other dozen countywide elected officer positions noon to 3 p.m., 2608 North 24th Therefore, the fee is readily waived on request. and the other 20 countywide non-elected officer Street. The main requirement is a willingness to work continued on page six Kaine inaugural echoes 1779 Arlington Democrats are invited to participate nial Capitol in Williamsburg. “The Promise of Vir- in Tim Kaine’s inaugural celebration January 13- ginia” is the inaugural theme, allowing all to reflect 15. The weekend promises to be filled with fun ac- on the best of our past and hopes for the future. tivities and a lot of history as Tim will become the Construction at the Richmond Capitol, in first Virginian since Thomas Jefferson in 1779 to preparation for the 2007 Jamestown celebration, re- take the Governor’s Oath on the steps of the Colo- quired the inaugural ceremony be moved. Other activities will occur in both Williamsburg and Rich- mond, including: Friday, January 13 7:30 p.m. - Inaugural Concert at The College of Come to Tim Kaine’s Inauguration William and Mary (Williamsburg) Saturday, At Virginia’s Saturday, January 14 first Capitol in 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Service at Bruton January 14 Parish (Williamsburg) Williamsburg 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - DPVA (State Party) Inaugural Council (Williamsburg) Noon - Inaugural Ceremony at the Colonial Capi- tol (Williamsburg) 1 p.m. - Inaugural Parade thru streets of Colonial Williamsburg 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. - Williamsburg Inaugural Ball at College of William and Mary 7 p.m. - Midnight - Richmond Inaugural Ball at Greater Richmond Convention Center Midnight - 1:30 a.m. - Midnight Governor’s Brunch, This will be the first inauguration held in Williamsburg since hosted by Governors Doug Wilder, Gerald Baliles Thomas Jefferson was sworn-in as governor in 1779. You’re invited. continued on page three ACDC News, January 2006, Page 2 Report from Chairman Jim Turpin Great time to be a Virginia Dem Too often we focus on what is happen- win statewide elections in Virginia. This people be willing to sacrifice to get the job ing in Arlington. In reality, it is pretty easy year’s pattern was drastically different than done. Quite simply, Virginia Democrats out- and acceptable to be a Democrat in Arling- Mark Warner’s four years earlier. If there are worked the competition. ton. That has not been the case in other parts two ways for Democrats to win statewide, The day before the election, Republican of the Commonwealth. there are others. National Committee Chair Ken Mehlman told The Virginia Democratic Party set con- Democrats won this year in places we the Washington Post that the GOP had made ventional wisdom on its head in 2005. The were not supposed to win — in places, where 1.5 million contacts — door knocks, calls, pundits believed that Tim Kaine had to out- it was thought impossible. Tim won in pieces of mail — with Virginia voters in 2005. raise Jerry Kilgore. It was said that Tim Kaine Loudoun County by almost six points and in Pretty impressive? would have to have a five-point lead prior to Prince William by two percent. The margin In the final three weeks before the elec- election day because of the superior Republi- from these two counties increased by almost tion alone, Democrats made 740,000 such can get-out-the-vote effort. No one believed 12,000 votes. contacts. Over the course of the 2005 elec- Democrats could pick up seats in the House It did not end there. Tim Kaine won in tion, we added over 1 million IDs to our voter of Delegates two election cycles in a row. Galax, Lynchburg, Virginia Beach, Staunton, ID system. This represents the basis for fu- This conventional wisdom was wrong on and Winchester. All of these very different ture victories. every count. Tim Kaine is Governor-elect of from what has been considered the Demo- Even in the statewide races where we Virginia winning the election with a six-point cratic base. All far from Northern Virginia. were not successful, Democrats outperformed margin. Democrats picked up another seat in How did this happen? expectations. the House of Delegates while an independent This year’s success depended on great Leslie Byrne, despite being outspent by defeated another Republican incumbent. candidates, the right message, and party unity. more than two to one, lost by just one point. In addition, Tim Kaine’s victory showed It was based on years of work in developing At the same time, she received more votes there’s more than one way for Democrats to the party around the state and then to have than Jerry Kilgore. In the race for Attorney General, going into the recount, Creigh Deeds was behind by 0.0018 percent— 323 votes—the closest Dalal Musa, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. statewide election in modern Virginia history. In this contest, the Republican outspent our candidate by more than two to one—much of Falls Church Center for Counseling it from questionable sources (a story that should have received more attention). 207 Park Avenue Why is the Democratic Party of Virginia Suite B-3 in the midst of a resurgence? This has hap- Falls Church, Virginia 22046 pened because of our message and leadership. The Democratic Party and its leaders have de- livered for the people of Virginia – even work- 703-532-6220 ing with some Republicans. The record speaks for itself – judged the best managed state in the country, the largest Helping individuals, couples, and families cope with investment in public education in the history anxiety, depression, grief, transitions and interpersonal conflict of the Commonwealth, new funding for pub- lic safety, sound investments to protect our Office hours by appointment environment, and economic development and new jobs. Our message in 2006 and 2007 is to re- mind voters of who has been responsible for Published monthly by the this progress and who has stood in the way. Arlington County Democratic Committee What is happening with the Republican Party in Virginia? If their recent retreat (a 4620 Lee Highway, Suite 214, Arlington, VA 22207 proper description) is any example, they are Tel: (703) 528-8588 Fax: (703) 528-2321 well into the process of pointing fingers and http://www.arlingtondemocrats.org assigning blame. Their conclusion – the ticket Chair: Jim Turpin —703-248-6988 (h), [email protected] was not conservative enough. Editor-in-Chief: Warren Nelson —703-243-7867 (h), [email protected] It is a good time to be a Virginia Demo- Managing Editor: Barbara van Voorst —703-522-6294 (h), [email protected] crat. Views expressed do not necessarily represent those of the ACDC Best Wishes for the Holidays and Happy unless expressly approved by an appropriate Committee Resolution New Year to all. Copyright ©2006, ACDC, All Rights Reserved ACDC News, January 2006, Page 3 Bumper Sticker Next Monthly Meeting—All Dems Invited of the Month Wednesday, January 4, 2006, 7 p.m. NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd Corner of North Taylor and Wilson, just east of Glebe & Wilson Bush-Orwell ‘04 Free parking under building, enter from Taylor Street Ignorance is Election time! We will be voting on the ACDC officers for the coming Strength biennium and also voting on amendments to the ACDC by-laws. Kaine inaugural harkens back to TJ’s continued from page one House at The Governor’s Mansion (Rich- town of Richmond. and Chuck Robb at Crowne Plaza Hotel mond) Individual tickets are available for most (Richmond) Arlingtonians have the opportunity to events thru the inaugural website, http:// Sunday, January 15 purchase tickets to either the Williamsburg or www.kaineinaugural.com.
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