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RSVP Today for Turn Virginia Blue Barbecue!

Just over a week remains until our Turn Virginia Blue Barbecue on Sunday, August 29 at Bluemont Park in Arlington.

To help us plan for enough hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers for everyone, we ask that you RSVP today!

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Special guests who will be attending this event include four great Democratic candidates for Congress from Virginia:Congressman Jim Moran (VA-8), Ken Longmyer (VA-11), James Socas (VA-10), and Virginia's only Dean Dozen candidate, Al Weed from VA-5!

At the barbecue, our Democracy for Virginia Frisbee Golf Tournament will raise money for all Democratic candidates for Congress to help their efforts to Turn Virginia Blue! Even if you cannot attend the barbecue, please give generously if you can! Our Democracy for Virginia/Turn Virginia Blue fundraising page allows you to donate to your choice of worthy candidates around the state with just one secure online transaction. Donating through this page gives "credit" to Democracy for Virginia for helping to support Democratic candidates from Virginia - please consider using it when you support our candidates in Virginia!

We look forward to a big crowd - please help us to plan by RSVPing online today. We WILL Turn Virginia Blue this year!

Posted by Maura in VA on August 19, 2004 at 05:25 PM in Congressional District 10, Congressional District 5, Congressional District 8, Events, Regions: Northern Virginia | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (1)

James Socas for Congress in Virginia's 10th

Virginia is fortunate to have Democratic candidate James Socas challenging long-time incumbent Republican Frank Wolfe in the 10th Congressional District.

James is a former investment banker and one-time congressional aide from McLean. Shortly after September 11 he was inspired to leave the business sector and enter public service. He became a staff member on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee and later decided to challenge Rep. Wolfe in Congress.

The campaign against Rep. Wolfe promises to be positive. The voters of the 10th District are ready for change, particularly with respect to decisions to be made on economic policy, education and transportation. James Socas has the right positions on these the issues. Pledging to end what he calls the "toddler tax", James has focused attention on the enormous national debt created by the Republican administration, with each of today's toddlers assuming an average debt burden of $25,454.

Former Lieutenant Governor and Dean for America Treasurer, Don Beyer, enthusiastically endorsed James Socas last Saturday at the 10th Congressional District convention.

James and his campaign manager paid a well-received visit to last month's Democracy for America Meetup in Falls Church. After speaking to the assembled group, James took part in a lively question and answer session. He made clear that he welcomes the enthusiastic support of Dean Democrats. He is committed to running a very aggressive campaign throughout the district and will need many volunteers on the ground.

Volunteers can contact the campaign at change@socasforcongress.com or visit their website at http://www.socasforcongress.com/.

Posted by Julie Ide on May 19, 2004 at 04:23 PM in Congressional District 10 | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBack (0)

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