Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee

Potomac Local has apparently “invited” Don Shaw and Bob Marshall to debate on October 13, 2015 in Manassas Park.  Invited?  Does that mean that Bob accepted the invitation?  Such an odd way to publish the event.  The event is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Manassas Park Community Center, one of my favorite venues.  I think I’ve mentioned previously that the MP Community Center is a real gem.  And we…

Potomac Local invited Candidate for 13th District Delegate Don Shaw and incumbent Bob Marshall to debate on October 8, 2015.  Bob has not responded which indicates to me that he is not interested in debating.  The last time I saw him debate, he was disinterested and basically argued that he was the only qualified candidate.  I would characterize his attitude as arrogant.  But no surprise there.  The people of the…

I hope that we will be seeing our candidates (or their representatives) along with members and new faces at our next meeting.  We really need as many participants as possible to get our Democratic candidates elected. The New York Times is reporting that Judge Banning released Kim Davis from jail if and only if she does not interfere with issuing marriage licenses.  If the folks in Rowan County want to…

Sometimes we need a little humor in this crazy world.  Thank you New Yorker.

Yes, that’s the return address on Hal’s latest daily mailing where he has enclosed an absentee voter application.  He’s asking voters to complete the application and return it to not the official registrar but to him to decide which applications he will submit to the registrar which is apparently legal.   Absentee Processing Center?  I would characterize it as the voter suppression center.  Many Manassas Democrats have received these applications…

THE HONORABLE KEN ELSTON & MOLLY ELSTON THE HONORABLE JEANETTE RISHELL For a Reception in Support of JEREMY MCPIKE DEMOCRAT FOR VA STATE SENATE, 29TH DISTRICT With Special Guest U.S. SENATOR MARK WARNER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH 4:00 – 6:00 PM At the home of THE HONORABLE KEN ELSTON & MOLLY ELSTON 10169 CORYDALIS COURT MANASSAS, VA 20110 REQUESTED CONTRIBUTION LEVELS: CHAIR: GIVE / RAISE $1,000 • HOST: $500 • SPONSOR:…

We can make this brief: The horrible migrant situation in the EU was punctuated by the disturbing photograph of a lifeless 3-year old on a Mediterranean beach. Rowan County, Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis went to jail (while she continues to draw her $80K salary). The Donald signed his loyalty pledge to the GOP.  Clever move I think.  If everyone else also signs the pledge and Trump is the nominee, guess…

Just received a flyer from Hal addressed to me wherein he espouses his integrity.  Integrity?  This from a candidate who induced his Democratic friends and relatives to support him at the Republican convention in order to receive the GOP nomination for mayor.  Then he demonstrated more integrity when he went ballistic about Andy Harrover who was also vying for the nomination.  It was at the moment that I realized (Yes,…

Since when does a government official have a “right” to deny marriage licenses or any other document to citizens based on religious views?  Kim Davis, the now-infamous Rowan County Clerk in Kentucky has decided that she operates the clerk’s office according to God’s rule and not the law.  Her attorney says she should be given an accommodation to opt out of issuing marriage licenses to gay couples because it’s against…

Who can believe it’s September 1, especially when it’s 90 degrees?  But it’s the beginning of event season continuing between now and Christmas.  So as as a positive diversion, let’s start with Bands, Brews and Barbecue on September 12.  Enjoy.  I’ll probably be back to the angry old lady mode tomorrow.  But for now, I think I’ll just take a time out.  P.S.  Election Day is November 3, 2015. Bands,…