Buchanan County Democratic Committee

Kaine opens campaign headquarters in Richmond

Vern — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:58:06 +0000

More than 400 people gathered Sunday at a nondescript building in Richmond to hear from Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Timothy M. Kaine, who was kicking his campaign into high gear with the opening of the headquarters.

“You’re just trying to get a good deal, so that was part of it,” Kaine said with a smile when asked about the spacious yet unremarkable office building off North Hamilton Street, adding that it was close to home.

A Richmonder who could face fellow former governor and GOP front-runner George Allen in the general election, Kaine offered up an energetic stump speech, pledging to run a positive and forward-looking campaign.

Kaine spent the bulk of his half-hour speech preaching his now-familiar message of “winning the talent war” by focusing on education and workforce development. But he eventually got to Allen.

“I listen to the rhetoric … of my opponent and folks in these presidential debates and, boy, they just make it seem like it’s doom and gloom time for America,” Kaine said. “I reject that. I reject any doom-and-gloom notion about this nation.”

The former Democratic National Committee chairman stressed that his campaign would rely heavily on volunteers.

“The other guy will have more super PAC secret money TV ads than me, but he will not have the grass-roots support that I have,” he said. “This campaign is going to be about the personal touch.”

Kaine added that he expected both his race and the presidential contest in Virginia to be decided by “razor thin” margins.

2012-2014 Committee Officers

Vern — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:57:58 +0000

The Buchanan County Democratic Party elected officers for the next two years at the re-organizational meeting held on January 9, 2012. Vern Presley was selected to continue as the county chair, Randy Ashby was selected to continue as the vice chair, April Viers was selected to continue as the party secretary and Pam Hinkle was selected as the party treasurer. Congratulations to the Buchanan County Democratic Party officers for the 2012/2014 term.

January 2012 Committee Meeting

Vern — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:12:34 +0000

The next county committee meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2012 at 7pm in the circuit courtroom of the Buchanan County Courthouse. This is a re-organizational meeting to select a county committee chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer and to discuss additional party business.

Selection of Precinct Chairs and Vice Chairs

Vern — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:41:54 +0000

On Saturday, December 10, 2011 each respective precinct will be selecting and electing a precinct chair and vice chair. The meetings will begin at 10am at each of the precincts. You are encouraged to attend and participate in the selection process.

Election Over

Vern — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:41:32 +0000

The election is over and the votes have been counted. The candidates worked extremely hard over the campaign period and presented their issues and conducted themselves admirably. Thanks, also, is given to all the supporters who worked hard for the candidates. Congratulations to Senator Phillip Puckett, Gerald Arrington Commonwealth’s Attorney and Bill Keene County Treasurer. Congratulations also go out to Trey Adkins Knox district supervisor, Carroll Branham North Grundy district supervisor, William P. Harris Hurricane district supervisor and Steve O’Quinn Prater district supervisor.

To those that ran a hard fought campaign against great odds and came up short in the votes, we wish you well and your efforts were greatly appreciated. Much success in the future to Vern Presley, Jay Rife, Tim Potter, Frankie Landreth and Berlin Viars.

ELECTION DAY

Vern — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:47:48 +0000

This Tuesday, November 8th, is election day. The voting polls will open at 6am and will close at 7pm. TOGETHER we will be successful and elect our candidates. Please go out to your voting poles and vote Tuesday for the following candidates:
Senator Phillip Puckett for Va. Senate, Vern Presley for Va. House of Delegates, Gerald Arrington for Commonwealth’s Attorney, Bill Keene for Treasurer, Tim Potter for Sheriff, Jay Rife for Commissioner of Revenue. In the board of supervisor races, elect Trey Adkins for the Knox district, Carroll Branham for North Grundy district, William P. Harris for Hurricane district, Frankie Landreth for Rock Lick district, Steve O’Quinn for Prater district and Berlin Viars for Garden district.

Grundy Rally

Vern — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:16:15 +0000

The Grundy Rally will be Sunday, November 6th at 1pm at the Grundy High School. You are invited to attend the final rally before the election of November 8th. A great meal will be served for you and you will have the opportunity to meet the candidates running for office. Plan to attend the rally and let us stand together, work together and elect the following candidates on November 8th.
Senator Phillip Puckett to the Va. Senate, Vern Presley to the House of Delegates, Gerald Arrington to the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office, Bill Keene to the Treasurer’s office, Tim Potter to the Sheriff’s Office and Jay Rife to the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office.

Trey Adkins as supervisor of Knox District, Carroll Branham as supervisor of the North Grundy District, William P. Harris as supervisor of the Hurricane District, Frankie Landreth as supervisor of the Bull District, Steve O’Quinn as supervisor of the Prater District and Berlin Viars as supervisor of the Garden District.

GOP blocks overhaul of the national criminal justice system.

Vern — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:38:32 +0000

Senator Jim Webb has lead the charge to overhaul the national criminal justice system that would have changed the way crime is fought. His legislation would brought the ways to fight against crime up to date with modern times but again, the GOP party refuses to work for the common good of all citizens. View the below link for the press release:
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/oct/22/tdmet02-webb-vows-to-continue-fighting-for-crimina-ar-1401120/

Council Rally

Vern — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:13:41 +0000

The Council Rally will be Saturday, October 29th at 6pm. The rally will be held at the Council Elementary School. You are invited to attend and share in a great meal and to meet the candidates for the upcoming November 8th election.

Hurley Rally

Vern — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:06:24 +0000

The rally for Hurley will be held at the Hurley Middle School, Saturday October 22nd at 5pm. Come join us at the rally and meet our candidates, Senator Phillip Puckett, Vern Presley-House of Delegates, Gerald Arrington-Commonwealth’s Attorney, Bill Keene-Treasurer, Tim Potter-Sheriff and Jay Rife-Commissioner of Revenue. The Board of Supervisor candidates will be also be attending, Trey Adkins-Knox District, Carroll Branham- North Grundy District, Frankie Landreth- Rock Lick District, William P. Harris- Hurricane District, Steve O’Quinn- Prater District and Berlin Viars- Garden District.