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April 29th, 2009
Brian on Obama's First 100 Days
April 29th, 2009
Brian made the following statement about the first 100 days of President Obama’s administration.Brian campaigned for President Obama across the Commonwealth in 2008 and attended the Democratic National Convention in Denver. He has received the endorsement of Black Women United for Obama, a national network of African-American Women. Students for Moran is hosting a Salute to President Obama’s first 100 days this evening.
“President Barack Obama’s first hundred days have been a testament to the type of leadership Virginia and America needs: A steady hand in times of crisis and an honest voice in the face of a broken politics. I was proud to campaign for President Obama and help rally Virginia to his side.
The last 100 days have proven that elections matters. President Obama has successfully changed the direction of our country, managed the national security crisis, passed a sweeping economic recovery package to put people back to work, and changed Washington into a place that works for people.
This election was a milestone for our nation and proved, once again, that everyone can put their hands to the arc of history and ‘bend it toward the hope of a brighter day.’ Americans want a progressive vision with hope and optimism and a leader to put them first, and that’s what they have with President Obama. After 100 days in office, I think we can successfully say ‘Yes We Did!’”
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“President Barack Obama’s first hundred days have been a testament to the type of leadership Virginia and America needs: A steady hand in times of crisis and an honest voice in the face of a broken politics. I was proud to campaign for President Obama and help rally Virginia to his side.
The last 100 days have proven that elections matters. President Obama has successfully changed the direction of our country, managed the national security crisis, passed a sweeping economic recovery package to put people back to work, and changed Washington into a place that works for people.
This election was a milestone for our nation and proved, once again, that everyone can put their hands to the arc of history and ‘bend it toward the hope of a brighter day.’ Americans want a progressive vision with hope and optimism and a leader to put them first, and that’s what they have with President Obama. After 100 days in office, I think we can successfully say ‘Yes We Did!’”
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Grassroots Activists Support Brian Moran
April 28th, 2009
More than 150 key grassroots Democratic activists announced their support of Brian Moran for Governor today. These leaders have worked with Moran over the past 10 years to turn Virginia from red to blue. They are many of the key Democratic activists who were integral to the successes of Senator Jim Webb, Senator Mark Warner and President Barack Obama’s campaigns.
The local activists endorsing Moran today include some of those first involved in the Webb or Obama campaigns and other long-time Democratic activists across the state. Several of the local Democratic leaders are also community bloggers.
Many of those supporting Moran have written personal statements about why they believe we need his proven record of fighting for people from our next Governor.
The list and selected statements are available here: http://www.brianmoran.com/endorsements/grassroots-endorsements
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The local activists endorsing Moran today include some of those first involved in the Webb or Obama campaigns and other long-time Democratic activists across the state. Several of the local Democratic leaders are also community bloggers.
Many of those supporting Moran have written personal statements about why they believe we need his proven record of fighting for people from our next Governor.
The list and selected statements are available here: http://www.brianmoran.com/endorsements/grassroots-endorsements
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Hometown Rally
April 23rd, 2009
Twenty Years of Fighting for Virginia
April 20th, 2009
Major Labor Leader Endorses Brian
April 13th, 2009
Barbara Easterling, the first woman ever to serve as secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, announced her support of Brian Moran for Governor today. Easterling cited Moran’s proven record of fighting hard for the working men and women of Virginia. Moran has proposed an increase in the minimum wage to keep up with rising costs and an economic recovery plan to restart our slumping economy. Easterling also cited recent polling that shows Moran is the strongest general election candidate against Bob McDonnell.
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Falls Church Leaders Back Brian
April 7th, 2009
Nearly every elected Democrat in the City of Falls Church jointly announced their support of Brian Moran to be the next Governor of Virginia today. The officials are endorsing Brian because they believe Virginia needs a governor who fights for people. Falls Church Mayor Robin Gardner and other local elected officials joined Brian at a Falls Church green building built to the LEED Gold Standard. The endorsers cited Brian’s proven record of fighting for issues that keep families and children healthy. Brian Moran is the only candidate to oppose offshore drilling and a new coal power plant in Surry County.
“Brian Moran has a proven record of fighting for families,” Mayor Gardner said. “He’s worked hard to strengthen public education, improve transportation and provide health care for every child. Brian is grounded in our Commonwealth and connected to our people. He knows how to fight and win for Virginia families, and that’s why I’m standing behind him to be Governor.”
Endorsing today were: Mayor Robin Gardner, Councilman Lawrence Webb, Councilman Dan Sze, Commissioner of the Revenue Tom Clinton, Sheriff Steve Bittle, Treasurer Cathy Kaye and former Democratic Committee Chair Edna Frady.
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“Brian Moran has a proven record of fighting for families,” Mayor Gardner said. “He’s worked hard to strengthen public education, improve transportation and provide health care for every child. Brian is grounded in our Commonwealth and connected to our people. He knows how to fight and win for Virginia families, and that’s why I’m standing behind him to be Governor.”
Endorsing today were: Mayor Robin Gardner, Councilman Lawrence Webb, Councilman Dan Sze, Commissioner of the Revenue Tom Clinton, Sheriff Steve Bittle, Treasurer Cathy Kaye and former Democratic Committee Chair Edna Frady.
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Get Organizing
April 6th, 2009
As of today, the first 500 grassroots volunteers have signed up on Brian Moran’s new, innovative online organizing system, continuing to build momentum for the campaign. The system was launched less than 10 days ago to build an online platform where Virginia Democrats can organize to elect Brian Moran, similar to the my.BarackObama.com that was successfully used in the presidential election.
Brian Moran's organizing platform, organize.BrianMoran.com, allows volunteers to form networks among friends; organize through groups and events for canvassing, phone banking and other activities; and create personal fundraising pages. All of these activities build local organizations for the campaign.
If you haven't done so already join Organize Virginia today and become part of the next 500. More about the system after the jump.
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Brian Moran's organizing platform, organize.BrianMoran.com, allows volunteers to form networks among friends; organize through groups and events for canvassing, phone banking and other activities; and create personal fundraising pages. All of these activities build local organizations for the campaign.
If you haven't done so already join Organize Virginia today and become part of the next 500. More about the system after the jump.
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Brian Overwhelming Wins Lee District Dem Straw Poll
April 5th, 2009
Brian received the overwhelming majority of votes at the Lee District Democratic Committee straw poll Saturday afternoon. Brian won 47 out of the 50 votes. This is the second grassroots straw poll in Fairfax County Brian won. He was the overwhelming winner of the Mount Vernon Democratic straw poll in February.
“This straw poll continues to show the grassroots momentum building behind Brian,” Campaign Chair Mame Reiley said. “He is building this campaign from the bottom up, and this is another demonstration of where local leaders in the Democratic Party stand and that they are working hard to make their support count.”
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“This straw poll continues to show the grassroots momentum building behind Brian,” Campaign Chair Mame Reiley said. “He is building this campaign from the bottom up, and this is another demonstration of where local leaders in the Democratic Party stand and that they are working hard to make their support count.”
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Brian Proposes Bold Small, Women and Minority Business Reforms
April 1st, 2009
On the day that it was announced that Virginia reached a 17 year high unemployment rate at 6.4 percent, Brian Moran announced his plan to double state procurement for small, women and minority (SWaM) owned businesses during his term. To meet this ambitious goal, Brian proposes new incentives to help SWaM companies and lowering the barriers so more firms have access to state procurement. Brian continues to announce job-creating plans as part of his “Economic Recovery Tour” that started mid-March.
Virginia trails far behind in contracting opportunities for small, women- and minority-owned businesses. Out of all state spending, less than 2% went to women and minority owned businesses. For comparison, 17% of Maryland’s business is with women and minority contractors; 13% in Texas; 11% in Florida.
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Virginia trails far behind in contracting opportunities for small, women- and minority-owned businesses. Out of all state spending, less than 2% went to women and minority owned businesses. For comparison, 17% of Maryland’s business is with women and minority contractors; 13% in Texas; 11% in Florida.
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