Webb Victory Update: 11/15 AYD HH, 12/7 AYD Holiday Party and more!

November 9 Victory Update

As expected, it was extremely close (49.6%-49.3%?a lead of only 7,200 votes), but the hard work of Generation Webb and the rest of our volunteers paid off and we not only won an election for Jim Webb, but we won back the U.S. Senate and have effectively ended the Bush Era in Washington!

Arlington alone made the difference. With 56% turnout and 73% for Webb, we increased participation by 22% and secured 10,000 more Democratic votes over the 2005 governor's race?the margin needed for Jim Webb's victory. In comparison, the 2002 mid-term election turnout was just 40%.

The bottom line?..we helped save the world on Tuesday. Let's not forget that those extra few thousand votes we helped deliver to ensure a Democratic House AND Senate will force the President's hand on whether to use his veto power on several popular issues like stem cell research, a minimum wage hike and college tuition tax credits, which should lead to compromises that can create positive change for America and beyond. With Rumsfeld's firing yesterday, it has already begun?.

Congratulations everybody?.now it's time to party!

Jim McBride
Generation Webb Coordinator
Genwebb2006@gmail.com
703-867-5070


POST-ELECTION ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (more details below):

ASAP SIGN UP WITH YOUNG DEMOCRAT RESOURCES!

Wed, November 15 AYD HAPPY HOUR @ CLARENDON GRILL

Thu, December 7 AYD HOLIDAY PARTY & ELECTIONS

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POST-ELECTION ACTiVITY SCHEDULE

ASAP SIGN UP WITH YOUNG DEMOCRAT RESOURCES!

MONTHLY YOUNG DEM NEWSLETTER (AYD & Non-AYD Listserv)
In addition to our weekly AYD emails, I'm considering developing a special email newsletter from the Arlington Young Democrats that also caters to MD, DC and some VA folks who want updates on ALL local events that might interest them, like DC/Capitol Hill fundraisers or networking events as well as our AYD events.

To join our monthly email newsletter, contact:
Jim McBride
jamesemcb@yahoo.com
703-867-5070

ARLINGTON & VIRGINIA YOUNG DEMOCRATS
To sign up with the Arlington Young Democrats email listserv to get weekly updates on our monthly meetings (which feature special guest speakers and average about 30 attendees), monthly happy hours/networking events in Arlington and Capitol Hill, fundraisers (i.e. our annual Valentine's Day Date Auction, Field Day BBQ, Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament, etc.), house parties and many campaign/community service events, contact:
Jim McBride, Party Representative
Arlington Young Democrats
jamesemcb@yahoo.com
703-867-5070
www.arlingtonyoungdems.org

To contact the Virginia Young Democrats, which represents all college and young professional groups across the Commonwealth, visit http://www.vayd.org....

DNC PARTY BUILDER PORTAL WEB SITE
www.democrats.org/partybuilder
Designed in the spirit of a MySpace-type community, Party Builder is where you can set up a profile, find fellow dems and join groups with interests in specific geographic areas, campaigns and communities, like AYD, young professionals, GLBT and more.

POLITICAL JOB RESOURCES
senate.gov/employment
house.gov/cao-hr
JobsThatAreLeft.com
DemocraticGain.Org
HillZoo.com
CQ.com
RCJobs.com
TheHill.com
OpaJobs.com


Wed, November 15 AYD HAPPY HOUR @ CLARENDON GRILL

Join the Arlington Young Democrats for our monthly happy hour to socialize and network with our fellow young dems while we enjoy the satisfaction of sending George Allen packing!! To vote in the upcoming AYD Officer Elections, you can drop off a membership form at the happy hour or mail it in before December 1st.
WHEN: 6:30pm Wednesday, November 15
WHERE: Clarendon Grill, 1101 N Highland St, Arlington, VA
(one block from Clarendon Metro)
RSVP: Gabe Snow, gabesnow00@yahoo.com


Thu, December 7 AYD HOLIDAY PARTY & ELECTIONS

In December, the Arlington Young Democrats will host our annual holiday party and elections for 2007 AYD Officers. Anyone can attend to enjoy free food and drinks, but to qualify to vote in the election, you will need to become an AYD member before December 1st (the First Thursday after Thanksgiving).

For only $20, as an AYD member, you get a free AYD T-shirt, get discounts to AYD events, can join an AYD Committee and run for an AYD Officer position, such as Secretary, Treasurer, Outreach Director, Membership Director, Publicity Director, Community Service Director, Newsletter Editor and more!
WHEN: 7:30pm Thursday, December 7
WHERE: Location TBD
RSVP: Gabe Snow, gabesnow00@yahoo.com