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Demo Memo: 5/2/08

Posted by Greg on Friday, May 02

April 25, 2008 - May 2, 2008
www.vademocrats.org

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INTRODUCTION

In case you haven't already heard, Mark Warner is officially kicking off his campaign for U.S. Senate next week with stops across Virginia. You can RSVP and see a full schedule of events on the Warner campaign site, www.markwarner2008.com/announcement.

Best,

Levar Stoney
Executive Director

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QUOTES OF THE WEEK

"We're either going to solve this problem or Virginians are going to know who stood in the way of a solution."
- Gov. Tim Kaine, on transportation [Associated Press, 4/26/08]

"Drop Virgil Goode in Fairfax County. There you go."
- Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax), describing himself to the 5^th District Republican Convention [ShaunKenney.com, 4/26/08]

"For all the people who have been saying this is the new greatest generation, this is the easiest way for all of us to prove that."
- Sen. Jim Webb, on his 21^st Century GI Bill [Daily Press, 4/29/08]

"Mr. Janis was doing Mr. Gear's dirty work - plain and simple - and he got thwarted. If he wants to think that I'm more powerful out of the General Assembly than he is in it, that's fine."
- Former Sen. Marty Williams (R-Newport News) on a spat over judges with Dels. Bill Janis (R-Henrico) and Tom Gear (R-Hampton) [Daily Press, 4/27/08]

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HEADLINES

Gov. Tim Kaine

Kaine kicks off regional meeting on infant mortality [Virginian-Pilot, 4/26/08]
Kaine seeks emergency funding for storm relief [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 4/29/08]
Kaine prepares to unveil new transportation funding plan [The Examiner, 4/30/08]

Sen. Jim Webb

Webb pledges assistance in recovery [Daily Press, 4/29/08]
Capitol Hill Rally for Webb's GI Bill [Raising Kaine, 4/29/08]
Webb's GI bill gains support [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 4/30/08]

General Assembly

Virginia GOP to Virginia Motorists: Drop Dead! [Raising Kaine, 4/25/08]
State politics stall Patrick jail planks [Martinsville Bulletin, 4/27/08]
Some key progress made during session [Sen. Edd Houck op-ed, Culpeper Star-Exponent, 4/27/08]
Panel Won't Offer Advice After Gun Show Study [Washington Post, 4/29/08]
Electric bills will shine light on renewable energy [Fairfax Times, 4/28/08]
Saslaw: The New Majority Leader [Springfield Connection, 5/01/08]

Election 2008

Augusta County GOP confusion continues [Staunton News Leader, 4/25/08]
Kurt Michael fails to show for planned 6^th District Meeting [Staunton News Leader, 4/27/08]
GOP mutiny: Hager faces challenge for state chairmanship [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 4/29/08]
11^th District Candidates Forum [Raising Kaine, 4/29/08]
Mark Warner has 2,106% more cash than Gilmore [Raising Kaine, 4/28/08]
Feder #11, Perriello #15 Nationally in Case Competitiveness [Raising Kaine, 4/28/08]

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EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS

"Without a knock-down, drag-out, McDonnell and Bolling don't have to, as a Republican insider said, "out-crazy" each other wooing party conservatives. The advantage of that -- the freedom to creep toward the middle for the general election -- may be short-lived. Because what happens if Republicans pick Ken Cuccinelli for attorney general? [Jeff Schapiro, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 4/27/08]

"The Warner juggernaut is truly impressive: It rides demographics, fund-raising, candidate appeal and Republican disarray as it sets its sights on November." [Washington Times, 4/27/08]

"Prince William County Board Chairman Corey A. Stewart, the top elected official in Virginia's second-largest county, huffed and puffed his way to electoral victory last year as the champion of tough measures against illegal immigrants. Now that he's safe and secure in office, Mr. Stewart, a Republican, has decided the policy he advocated so strenuously is well and good -- as long as the county doesn't have to pay for it." [Washington Post, 4/28/08]

"[Speaker Bill Howell's] hesitation is perplexing. As much as anyone, Howell's legacy is at stake. Last year, he signed his name to legislation creating two regional transportation authorities for Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia." [Virginian-Pilot, 4/29/08]

"[Rep. Virgil Goode] cast a ceremonial protest vote that won't affect his constituents' ability to get their tax rebate checks. When 5th District voters spend their tax rebates, they should remember Goode voted against the bill that made those checks possible." [Danville Register Bee, 4/30/08]

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DPVA PRESS RELEASES

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Congressional District Conventions

Primary Elections
June 10, 2008

Democratic State Convention
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Hampton, VA
June 14, 2008

General Election
November 4, 2008

You can also find more events on our web site by entering your zip code here.

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Richmond, VA 23223
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