by MCDC | Aug 20, 2016 | 2016 General Election, 5th District, Issues, Virginia
“He’s not a war hero. He’s a war hero because he was captured? I like people who weren’t captured.” “You know, it really doesn’t matter what the media write as long as you’ve got a young, and beautiful, piece of ass.” “I will build a great wall. And nobody...
by MCDC | Aug 12, 2016 | 2016 General Election, 5th District, Action Alerts, Social Security, Virginia, Wall Street
Exactly 81 years ago this month, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law. Since then, it has functioned as one of the most successful programs in our nation’s history, giving seniors the support they depend on during retirement. Today, Social Security...
by MCDC | Aug 9, 2016 | 2016 General Election, 5th District, Issues
Making matters more urgent for Democrats is that GOP nominee Tom Garrett is about as far right wingnut as you can get. According to Project Vote Smart, Garrett received a ZERO rating from NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia in 2015; a ZERO rating from Equality Virginia; a ZERO...
by MCDC | Jul 14, 2016 | 2016 General Election, 5th District, Madison County, News
Thank you for walking with the Madison Democrats and Jane Dittmar in the Fireman’s parade last night. We had a wonderful turnout (I counted 20) and even though the rain threatened, we stayed dry and happy. We were delighted to be joined by our friends from the...
by MCDC | Jul 1, 2016 | 2016 General Election, 5th District, Action Alerts, Events, Madison County, Quote of the Day, Video, Virginia
Please join us in the parade in Stanardsville on July 4th. The parade will go on, rain or shine. We will be assembling in front of the High School, in parade spot 46 (the numbers are in chalk on the road), starting at 9:00 am. The parade starts at 10:00 am. Main...
by MCDC | Jun 19, 2016 | 2016 General Election, 5th District, Events, Madison County, Virginia
The Madison County Democratic Committee congratulates the Democratic Party of Virginia for a successful convention in Richmond yesterday. We’re especially pleased that the most progressive platform in party history was overwhelmingly approved by the majority of...
