Progress in Virginia - The Democratic Platform

One of the recurring questions asked in our national political discourse is "what do Democrats stand for?" It is with great pleasure that a link can be provided, detailing exactly what Virginia's Democrats stand for.

We exist as a party to elect Democratic leaders of character, integrity, ability and vision at all levels of government in Virginia. The Democratic Party of Virginia is committed to the goals of practicing fiscal responsibility, ensuring excellence in education, making adequate infrastructure investments, preserving the social safety network, creating economic opportunity for all, and protecting our environment. We are dedicated to defending our constitutionally established rights and freedoms. We work to organize all of our citizens through a democratic government to achieve together those beneficial ends that we cannot achieve individually. We believe, as did our party's founder, Thomas Jefferson, "That government is the strongest of which every man feels a part." - From the Party Platform

In a nutshell, Democrats in Virginia support:

• Keeping Virginia Business-Friendly and Creating Economic Opportunity for All of Virginia's Families


• Improving Virginia's World-Class Public Education System


• Preserving Sound Fiscal Management of Virginia's Government and Homeowner Tax Relief and Continuing Tax Reform


• Ensuring Affordable, Quality Health Care for All Virginians


• Finding Solutions to Critical Transportation Problems


• Preserving Virginia's Natural Resources


• Keeping Virginia's Citizens Safe And Secure


• Celebrating Values of Diversity and Community

These are the principles and policies you can expect to see enacted by a Democratic Assembly in 2008. Electing neighbors like Marty Martinez, Karen Schultz, Mark Herring and Dave Poisson (not to mention Chap Peterson and Ralph Northam!) to the Assembly is the best way to ensure we keep Moving Virginia Forward. Support your local candidates, and vote next Tuesday, November 6th!

(With a tip-o-the-hat to The Richmond Democrat)