July - Arlington County Democratic Party

ACDC News, July 2006, Page 4
Messages from your Senate primary candidates
Thank you for carrying our campaign to
victory this month. Your hard work collecting
signatures got us on the ballot. Your work
since made it possible to spread our message
throughout the Commonwealth. I want to
thank Harris Miller for a well-fought race and
his long service to the Democratic Party.
We won because you believed in a vision—not
just my vision but our vision for a
better Virginia. Many of you called on me
months ago because you wanted a leader to
carry that vision to Washington. That is a call
that I am glad I answered.
I have met thousands of Virginians during
this campaign who are thirsting for
change. They have decided that too often our
leaders are not equal to the challenges we face.
They want leaders who can articulate a vifrom
Harris Miller
I want to first thank everyone who supported
me, and worked on my behalf throughout
this campaign
Jim Webb is going to be a great United
States senator, and I’m going to do everything
I can to help him get there! He ran a great
campaign, and I’m looking forward to campaigning
with him over the next few months.
Because, at the end of the day, while Jim and
I may disagree on some things, we absolutely
agree on this—it’s time to bring real change
to Washington, and that change MUST begin
with replacing George Allen.
Jim Webb will bring that change. He
knows, as we do, that this is no game—our
country needs leaders right now, not politicians.
This has been a spirited primary. But I
believe that the Virginia Democratic Party is
stronger today because of this contest.
I’m proud to be a Virginian—and I’m
proud to be a Virginia Democrat.
from Jim Webb
sion for the future, and who want this country
to move forward. If I am elected, I promise
you that I will be that leader.
The coming campaign will be an important
one, not only for Virginia but also for the
nation. It will put many issues to the test —
issues that may end up defining us for years
to come. George Allen has won two statewide
races. He has the power of incumbency on
his side. We have a candidate who has never
run for office, and 2,500 rag-tag rebels who
have volunteered for this journey.
I like those odds, actually. We have a lot
of work left, but we have already come a long
way. With your help we will win in November.
Remember, folks: the Revolution started
here.
Thanks, Jim Webb
Baird thanks all
I wish to thank all of you for your support,
advice, and kindness leading up to the
May 20 School Board endorsement caucus.
Many thanks also to those of you who came
out to vote. I am so proud and honored to have
earned the endorsement of the Arlington
Democrats.
I would also like thank our incredible
campaign team, whose efforts were so artfully
managed by Karla Hagan. I am so grateful
for the early and the wise counsel of Adam
Ebbin, Jay Fisette, and Ed Fendley. And I am
grateful to so many of you who offered wonderful
advice and insight early on in the campaign.
Thank you.
I wish to express my appreciation to
Sharon Davis and her campaign team who
ran a great, issues-oriented race. I look forward
to working together with Sharon and our
friends from her campaign in the months
ahead.
My campaign has been and will always
be about working together for better schools
and a better Arlington. I will be counting on
all of you to continue, as my campaign welcomes
new friends, to help spread our vision.
I look forward to working with you for a
Democratic victory in November!
Sally Baird