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Posts Tagged ‘Pat Edmonson’

VB Democratic Committee Contributes to Food Program for Kids

By Joel McDonald • Mar 31st, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

Earlier this month, the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee approved a new standing committee for Community Service, and Lois Firestone was appointed as Chair. Shortly after, an opportunity was found for the VBDC to reach out and help those in need.



Statewide candidates begin to submit signatures [Updated 3-27-09 12:18 AM]

By Joel McDonald • Mar 24th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

The State Board of Elections started accepting petitions from statewide candidates today. Campaigns are in various stages of signature collection and verification.



Update: Pilot reports on attacks, Google sued

By Joel McDonald • Mar 20th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

The Virginian-Pilot reports on the attacks and threats against Pat Edmonson. Her campaign files a lawsuit against Google in an attempt to hold those responsible accountable.



Fighting the smears and personal attacks

By Joel McDonald • Mar 19th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Pat has spoken openly about issues that matter to Virginians, even when it was not easy or politically expedient to do so. Pat continues this today as she is under vicious personal attack.



Edmonson reaches out to GLBT community

By Joel McDonald • Mar 17th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Up until last night, I didn’t know why Edmonson felt so connected with, and was willing to fight for, the gay community. People have asked me, and I haven’t had an answer. Now I do.



Pat Edmonson on The Inside Scoop

By Joel McDonald • Mar 11th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Pat Edmonson was interviewed by George Burke on The Inside Scoop last Sunday evening. For those who didn’t catch it, you can watch it here.



Finally, a plan to make public education relevant

By Joel McDonald • Mar 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Pat Edmonson has announced her proposal for changes to education from Pre-Kindergarten to the completion of a 2-year degree from our valuable community colleges.



Shining a light on a politically closeted issue

By Joel McDonald • Feb 19th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

So, now that we have Pat Edmonson willing to stand for equality; where are the others? Isn’t it about time that all of our Democratic candidates, and leaders, stand clearly on the side of equality? Shouldn’t this be a part of our public discussion?



Edmonson’s commitment to progressive values shines at JJ Dinner

By Joel McDonald • Feb 8th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Edmonson’s uncompromising dedication to progressive politics and improving the quality of life for people in Virginia, and her fearlessness to speak about these issues, made her a standout among the crowd of candidates for that office.



Pat Edmonson’s fundraising momentum

By Joel McDonald • Feb 5th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

In a remarkable display of fundraising ability and commitment from her supporters, Pat Edmonson has raised $78,000 in her first three weeks of campaigning for Lt. Governor of Virginia.