Who's worth supporting?

[The Witch]

Hi,

I'm an Oakton resident and looking to get involved in a worthwhile House or Senate campaign. Is there a good, progressive, ballsy candidate to get behind in Virginia this year? Give me some names and I will see about whether I can help get out the vote :)

Also looking for anyone who lives in the area and what events/activities you do. I don't have a whole lotta friends around here and am looking to meet nice people doing something I care about.

Thanks!

[AlecBGreen]

1. Hi Witch!

:hi: Welcome to northern Virginia. I believe Oakton is in the 11th congressional district where GOP goon Tom Davis is facing a relection fight from Ken Longmyer and Andrew Hurst. Longmyer was the 2004 candidate and he didnt break 40% against Davis, who outspent him 24:1. The district is leaning more and more Dem - Bush beat Kerry by only 0.5% in 2004, and Loudon and Prince William County (long GOP strongholds) both chose Kaine over Kilgore. I would suggest looking into Andrew Hurst. He has been tirelessly doing the rounds in the 11th, building support from the ground up. Lots of hand shakes and face to face time with the voters. His is a campaign that can WIN. Check him out at http://www.hurstforcongress.com

Other races that could use your support are Phil Kellam in the 2nd and Webb for Senate. Both are good candidate facing troubled GOP incumbents. For more info, go to the Virginia portion of Campaign Underground - HERE

Thanks for offering your support! :toast:

[The Witch]

3. thank you so much!

I will look into your suggestions!

[Catchawave]

2. There's an excellent progressive group in NoVa !

Sign up for their newsletters here:

http://www.vagrassroots.org/

Here's a few of the events coming up in the NoVa area:

Tuesday, April 11th, 6:30-9:00pm. April with VGC - Smart Growth, Transportation, and the Hidden Tax on Every Virginian. Networking starts at 6:30. Program at 7:00pm. At Capitol City Brewing, 2700 S. Quincy St (at the corner of 28th). Arlington, VA. Contact - [e-mail]

Tuesday, May 9th, 6:30-9:00pm. The VGC May Meetup Program --A Living Wage in Virginia - An Issue of Economic Justice. Networking starts at 6:30. Program at 7:00pm. At Capitol City Brewing, 2700 S. Quincy St (at the corner of 28th). Arlington, VA. Contact - [e-mail]

Monday, May 15th, 7:00-9:00pm, A Forum on Iraq with the Democratic candidates seeking the nomination to run against Tom Davis in the 11th Congressional District. So far, the two candidates vying for the nomination are Andrew Hurst and Ken Longmyer. It’s a great chance to come meet them and share your views on the war. The forum will be at the Mason District Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 from 7-9 PM on May 15.

:hi:

[The Witch]

4. thank YOU so much TOO!

i will check it out! :)

[oxbow]

5. I live in the 11th too

This is good info y'all. With November coming down the chute soon enough, it's time to figure out who I'm gonna be helping. Viva la Virginia! :)