Vol. 34, No. 10-11 www.arlingtondemocrats.org October-November 2009 Coming into the home stretch... There are only a few days to go as the cam- Poll bag stuffing and poll greeters—Paul paign moves into the home stretch. But these are Ashin at [email protected] or Maureen VVV the most important days in the campaign. Markham at [email protected]. Turnout is key. Many races in Virginia have For more information on how you can help been decided by only a few votes—f’rinstance, four elect Democrats on November 3 and move Virginia years ago when Creigh Deeds lost the position of forward, contact the Joint Campaign at attorney general to one Bob McDonnell by 323 votes [email protected], write “Volunteer” out of 2 million! in the subject line, and indicate your volunteer pref- The Joint Campaign is calling on all volunteers erence in your message. to help with that final effort before November 3. Just click on any of blue email addresses above OOO What can you do to make sure Democrats are to get in contact. OO elected? There are still a number of volunteer needs, including: Phone Banking and Canvassing – A major push is on to reach out to Democratic voters not only in Arlington, but in other Northern Virginia jurisdic- Learn the real tions as well. For details on where and when, see at your usual the Job Bank listing on the last page of this issue of polling place, TTT The Voice. skinny on the TT 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Metro Station Flyering—Contact Lauren Hall Tuesday, at [email protected]. Latino phone banks and canvassing—Ana fall campaign November 3 Gabilondo at [email protected] or Caro- —or earlier lina Espinal at [email protected]. The annual Victory Luncheon—the best place Provide Rides to the Polls—Nancy Pilchen at to hear hilarious stories from the campaign trail and (see below) [email protected]. learn the real skinny on what went on—will be held EEE this year as usual the day after the election— Wednesday, November 4. The Victory Luncheon is held every year, re- gardless of victory or defeat, to give Dems a chance to commune without a pending deadline and with- out demanding phones ringing constantly in the Vote early! background. The luncheon will be held at noon at the Nam Avoid the lines! Avoid the hassle of getting to the polls before 7 Viet restaurant, 1127 North Hudson Street, just a p.m.! Stay dry in case it rains Election Day! hundred feet off Wilson Boulevard in the fashion- You can do this by voting in-person absentee between now and Octo- able Clarendon restaurant neighborhood. Nam Viet ber 31. Anyone who will be outside the county for any business or per- is an easy walk from the Clarendon Metro station. sonal reason for any portion of Election Day (even if you only go to Falls Arlington Dems have the restaurant reserved Church to smell the roses!) is eligible to vote in advance of November 3. exclusively for the luncheon, as usual, and the price The hours have been extended for the final two weeks. They are: is $14 a head. Monday, October 26 – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Apart from the food, the highlight of the lunch is always the post-meal regaling of campaign sto- Tuesday – Thursday, October 27-29 – 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. ries, including candidate foibles, volunteer learn- Friday, October 30 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ing experiences, opposition stumbles, leadership Saturday, October 31 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. gaffes and usually a tear-jerker or two about the Voting is at the Arlington County Courthouse (Courthouse Metro), really dedicated volunteers and candidates who 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 320. For questions or additional infor- make it all worthwhile. mation, call (703) 228-3456 or email [email protected]. All who put in any work on this year’s cam- paign are not just welcome but encouraged to come and enjoy the food, fellowship and verbal fireworks. ACDC Voice, Oct-Nov 2009, Page 2 Report from Chairman Peter Rousselot Don’t forget the rest of the ticket I have previously written several col- one of the best-managed states in America. tan Washington chapter of the Amber Alert umns about the need for all Arlington Demo- The person who holds the post of lieutenant program—part of a national system to locate crats to work tirelessly to turn out our vote governor is well-positioned to be elected gov- children who have been abducted by preda- for Creigh Deeds for governor. As we con- ernor four years later. Wouldn’t it be great to tors and pedophiles. Steve also is running for tinue to do that in the last days before the elec- elect a woman as Virginia’s governor in attorney general on a platform of protecting tion, please also spread the word to all Ar- 2012?! consumers and the environment. lington voters on behalf of Jody Wagner for Jody is a former corporate lawyer and Anyone who has worked with Steve Sh- lieutenant governor and Steve Shannon for accomplished small-business woman. As Tim annon knows that he is just what we want in attorney general. Kaine’s secretary of finance, Jody mastered Virginia’s next attorney general—a calm, dis- Wagner’s and Shannon’s candidacies the details of state revenues and expenses— passionate, non-ideological professional who have not gotten as much news coverage as vital knowledge for a lieutenant governor and will run the attorney general’s office as it that of Creigh Deeds for governor, and there- a prospective future governor. As the Wash- ought to be run—in the best interests of the fore there is a risk that some of our Demo- ington Post recently put it in endorsing Jody people of Virginia, not as a springboard for cratic voters might not vote at all in the races for lieutenant governor, “as the only one of far-right-wing ideological crusades. for lieutenant governor and attorney general. the six statewide candidates to have had We must do all that we can to prevent that hands-on experience with the state’s budget, from happening, and get out whopping Ar- she would be uniquely well placed to serve ACDC honors lington majorities for these two great Demo- …” cratic candidates! Senator Kennedy Steve Shannon for Attorney General ACDC has called on the U.S. Senate to Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor During his tenure as a Fairfax County “enact comprehensive health reform legisla- Jody Wagner, Virginia’s former secretary prosecutor, Steve Shannon focused on crack- tion this year” as a “fitting tribute to Senator of finance, has worked alongside our Demo- ing down on child pornographers. He also [Edward M.] Kennedy’s memory. cratic Governor, Tim Kaine, to make Virginia worked with his wife to found the metropoli- In a resolution adopted at the Septem- ber 2 meeting, the committee noted the late Massachusetts senator’s lifelong dedication to universal health insurance and the fact that he lived to “see his principles realized by the Jerry Botland Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which he chaired, reporting out Computer Consulting The Affordable Health Choices Act on July 15, 2009.” Troubleshoot and resolve computer and The resolution also honors the late sena- computer related problems. tor for “his great accomplishments in advanc- Perform upgrades, set-up wireless routers and print servers. ing our shared Democratic values and Transfer old files, address book and emails extend[s] our sympathies to his family.” The full text of the resolution can be from an old computer to a new one. found on the ACDC web site Phone: (703) 933-0558 — [email protected] www.arlingtondemocrats.org. Published monthly by the Arlington County Democratic Committee 2009 North 14th Street, Suite #612, Arlington, VA 22201 Tel: (703) 528-8588 Fax: (703) 528-2321 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] Deputy Editor: Warren L. Nelson —703-243-7867 (h), [email protected] Views expressed do not necessarily represent those of the ACDC unless expressly approved by an appropriate Committee Resolution Copyright ©2009, ACDC, All Rights Reserved ACDC Voice, Oct-Nov 2009, Page 3 Next Monthly Meeting AYDs scour All Dems Invited the county Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 7 p.m. NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd Corner of North Taylor and Wilson, just east of Glebe & Wilson for young Free parking under building, enter from Taylor Street We meet the day after the election and have a chance to review voters to vote the outcome. Also, don’t forget to bring cereal or canned goods; In order for Virginia to continue to move Democratic Values in Action, the public service, non-campaign forward, it is critical young voters participate arm of ACDC, continues to collect these food items for the needy in this year’s gubernatorial election. Young who are aided by the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). people comprised 21 percent of Virginia’s electorate last year, serving as a key contribu- tor to President Obama’s victory in the com- monwealth. So, what are the Arlington Young Demo- crats doing this year to ensure we get young voters to the polls on November 3? Through a comprehensive Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Rain didn’t chill chili strategy, AYD is focused on peer-to-peer in- A little bit of rain failed to chill the chili at this year’s Labor Day Chili Cookoff.