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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
ACDC News, July 2006, Page 5 Webb’s best three congressional districts— more than 60% Miller’s best two congressional districts— more than 60% Miiller’s best single jurisdiction: Petersburg City—81% Webb’s best single jurisdiction: Montogomery County—75% Webb wins Democratic nod continued from page one What was most surprising was the huge variation in vote totals. Miller collected an astounding 81 percent of the vote in Petersburg City but barely topped 25 percent in Montgomery County, the jurisdiction where Webb did his best. The turnout was nothing to boast about—although the 8 th district (Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and the eastern sections of Fairfax County) had by far the largest turnout. Virginia’s 11 congressional districts are equal in population so the turnout statistics are meaningful. A total of 31,000 Democrats voted in the 8 th District while second best was 21,000 voting in the 11 th district just beyond the 8 th . Third place was only 14,500—less than half the turnout in the 8 th — in the 10 th District, which includes Loudoun County. From there, turnout slid down to less than 9,000 in the 9 th District, which is the far southwest corner of the state. The Webb-Miller contest was not the only primary June 6. The Republicans also had a primary to choose a candidate to face Rep. Jim Moran in the 8 th District this November. They chose Tom O’Donoghue, 41, who recently returned from two years with the Army in the Middle East. But if voter turnout is any indicator, it won’t be much of a race this fall. Where almost 12,000 Democrats came out to vote in Arlington, a mere 1,403 Republicans voted in the county. Of the 49 precincts in Arlington, the GOP couldn’t draw three digits in a single one. Their best was 74 voters in Madison precinct. Democrats failed to turn out in triple-digits in only the three newest precincts. To the horror of the GOP, they could not draw even double digits in six Arlington precincts. The full primary results by precinct are available through the ACDC website. Sharon Davis thanks all for support in race It was an honor to seek the Democratic endorsement for School Board. To those who encouraged me to run, worked for me, and voted for me, I am overwhelmed with appreciation. There isn’t enough room to thank each person on my wonderful, hardworking campaign team, but I do want to give special thanks to my manager, County Board member Barbara Favola, and my deputy managers, Karen Darner and Andres Tobar. I am also grateful to the elected officials who endorsed and assisted me, especially the current and former members of the School Board. Finally, families always put up with a lot in a campaign, and mine — husband Al Eisenberg and sons Matthew and Alex — were no exception. I am proud of them and could not have done this without their love and support. Sharon Davis
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