Montgomery County (VA) Dems Are Fired Up and Ready to Go

County Democratic Chair, Steve Cochran, hosted the evening which celebrated this historic Democratic year, Democratic values, and the moment that is ours--if we take it and do the work to win Nov. 4.

On a tight schedule, Mark Warner arrived early to talk informally with local Dems, many of whom he's known for years.  He spoke early in the program; and was off to the next stop.  Mark's speech highlighted the efficacy with which democrats govern; Virginia's outstanding record under Dem leadership; and its climate for business under his and Tim Kaine's leadership.   Mark emphasized the important issues before us as a nation, including the looming financial crisis, which must be resolved in a manner protecting citizens.  He talked of his forward-looking ideas for developing a 21st Century green and high tech economy. And he spoke of how urgently we need to gain Democratic seats in the US Senate.  
The Next US Senator from Virginia, Mark Warner

Keynoter Gov. Kaine, a favorite of local Dems,  inspired with his words about how, early on, he knew Barack Obama would change this country for the better.  Tim's talk focused on the importance of the leadership we need in the vacuum left by a failed presidency.  He spoke of the importance of diplomacy to reestablishing our place at home and in the world.  And he spoke of the power of diplomacy to unite Americans, and Americans with our allies around the world in common purpose.  

Creigh Deeds was perhaps the best I've heard  him.  "Something's happening in Virginia,"he intoned.  You can see it all over the state.  You can see it in Harrisonburg, a Republican stronghold where 500 people turned out for a Democratic event.You can see in in Abermarle and in Rappahannock.  All across Virginia, something's happening.  And that something is Democrats are on the move.

Former DNC Chair Terry McCauliffe completed the program with his passionate plea for Democrats to do what it takes to take the country back. The other side will not go quietly. In his animated talk, he recalled 2000 when Republicans stormed the Florida recount and shut it down. Where were the Democrats standing up and defending our candidate then?  GOP protests broke out in Washington. Dems had none. For a moment the room was quiet. And just as swifly he brought us to our feet.  

LG Candidate Jody Wagner's introduced herself to Mongtomery County tonight.  And MCDC members like what they heard.

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Del Jim and Margaret Shuler:

Former State Senator Madison Marye

Creigh Deeds and Victoria Cochran

Standing ovations all.  And a great night for Virginia. One thing everyone agreed upon:  Every Democrat, indeed every American, will be better off with Barack Obama as president.  Barack Obama presents the job-essential intelligence; the calm, but passionate leadership; the ideas; the record of judgment; and the proposals for change that will even bring along the 5% who will fight the hardest to deny us our moment.  But we won't let them (deny us).  Barack is right.  This is our moment.  In Montgomery County tonight, we claimed it.

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