by MCDC | Jun 29, 2020 | 2020 General Election, 5th District, Action Alerts
The Madison County Democratic Committee congratulates Dr. B. Cameron Webb on winning the Democratic Primary last Tuesday evening. He now becomes the Democratic candidate for Congress from Virginia’s 5th District. The field of Democratic candidates was very strong,...
by MCDC | Oct 21, 2017 | 2017 General Election, 2018 General Election, 5th District, News, Opinion
This is the title of an article in the New York Times by columnist Paul Krugman. In it, he argues that Trump and his chief accomplices are lying to Americans about the effects of his proposed tax “reform” plan, which is a thinly-disguised series of tax breaks for the...
by MCDC | Mar 4, 2017 | 2018 General Election, 5th District, Action Alerts, Events, Issues, News, Virginia
On Sunday, Feb. 26, more than 1,200 people attended the People’s Town Hall at the MLK Performing Arts Center. Our moderators, Saad and Kibiriti, did an incredible job. Dozens of you shared powerful stories and important questions, and we raised more than $3,000 for...
by MCDC | Feb 22, 2017 | 2016 General Election, 2017 General Election, 2018 General Election, 5th District, Action Alerts, Issues, Madison County, News, Virginia
While outside groups are getting the attention, local Democratic parties nationwide are seeing a surge of interest. By Ryan Grim , Amanda Terkel http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/democratic-party-trump_us_58ac7f3ce4b0c4d5105717e0 The resistance to President Donald...
by MCDC | Feb 12, 2017 | 2016 General Election, 2017 General Election, 2018 General Election, 5th District, Action Alerts, Madison County, News, Virginia
A new, liberal tea party is forming. Can it last without turning against Democrats? https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/a-new-liberal-tea-party-is-forming-can-it-last-without-turning-on-democrats/2017/02/11/94421200-efdf-11e6-9973-c5efb7ccfb0d_story.html It’s a...
by MCDC | Nov 7, 2016 | 2016 General Election, 5th District, Citizens United, Civil Rights, Climate Change, Economy, Education, Employment, Energy, Environment, Equal Rights, Ethics, Global Warming, Health Care, Immigration Reform, Income Inequality, Issues, Minimum Wage, Social Security
Economy and jobs, Education, Environment, Health, Justice and equality, National security. What are YOU voting for? Like Madison, too many rural communities aren’t reaping the rewards of our nation’s economic success—despite their critical role in our economy....
