Former delegate and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, Brian Moran, gestures during the Jefferson/Jackson Democratic fundraising event in Richmond on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Photo: Associated Press/Steve Helber

Tagged: Democratic Party, elections, fundraiser, politics, State news

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine speaks with reporters following his Oct. 15 debate with former Gov. George Allen on national energy policy in Dulles. Kaine was a surrogate for Barack Obama and Allen was a surrogate for John McCain. MSNBC's Nora O'Donnell was the moderator.

Photo: Courtesy of Alan Letzt, Loudoun Democrats

Tagged: Democratic Party, Dulles, elections, Gov. Tim Kaine, November 2008 Elections, politics

Blue Ridge District Democrats gather in Purcellville to watch the second presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain.

Photo: Courtesy of Alan Letzt, Loudoun Democrats

Tagged: Barack Obama, Democratic Party, elections, John McCain, November 2008 Elections, politics, Purcellville

Retired Brigadier General Johns with Virginia Veterans for Obama co-chair, retired Colonel Thom Beres adresses the crowd at a Veterans for Obama Rally on Oct. 4.

Photo: Courtesy of Alan Letzt, Loudoun Democrats

Tagged: Democratic Party, elections, November 2008 Elections, politics, Sterling

General Johns speaks informally with several Veterans prior to his speech at a rally in Sterling on Oct. 4.

Photo: Courtesy of Alan Letzt, Loudoun Democrats

Tagged: Democratic Party, elections, November 2008 Elections, politics, Sterling

Retired Brigadier General John Johns, a co-author of the Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq, speaks during the Oct. 4 Veterans for Obama rally in Sterling.

Photo: Courtesy of Alan Letzt, Loudoun Democrats

Tagged: Democratic Party, elections, November 2008 Elections, politics, Sterling

10th District Congressional candidate Judy Feder addresses the crowd at a Veterans for Obama rally in Sterling.

Photo: Courtesy of Alan Letzt, Loudoun Democrats

Tagged: Democratic Party, elections, Judy Feder, November 2008 Elections, politics, Sterling

Colonel Mike Turner, representative of Veterans for Obama, stands with other Obama supporters during a women's rally in Sterling. Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke at the rally in support of Obama.

Photo: Courtesy of Alan Letzt, Loudoun Democrats

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, November 2008 Elections, politics, Sterling

Jill Biden introduces her husband, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate, Joe Biden, during a women's rally last month.

Photo: Courtesy of Alan Letzt, Loudoun Democrats

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, November 2008 Elections, politics, Sterling

Biden stands with his granddaughter, Finnegan, during a rally on Sept. 19 at Claude Moore Park.

Photo: Courtesy of Alan Letzt, Loudoun Democrats

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, November 2008 Elections, politics, Sterling

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a women's rally at Claude Moore Park in Sterling on Sept. 19.

Photo: Courtesy of Alan Letzt, Loudoun Democrats

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, November 2008 Elections, politics, Sterling

Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden uses the camera of Iris Solodar of Dulles to take their photo together after yesterday's rally in Sterling.

Photo: Linda Davidson, Washington Post

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, politics, Sterling

Joe Biden speaking during yesterday's "Change We Need" rally in Sterling. The rally was directed specifically at issues facing women voters, and featured appearances by several area lawmakers and Biden's wife, Jill.

Photo: Linda Davidson, Washington Post

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, politics, Sterling

Joe Biden hands out hugs and poses for pictures with supporters after Friday's "Change We Need" rally in Sterling.

Photo: Linda Davidson, Washington Post

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, politics, Sterling

Young people clamour to shake Joe Biden's hand after his speech Friday afternoon in Claude Moore Park in Sterling. Biden and his wife, Jill, were in Loudoun holding a "Change We Need" rally, directed specifically at women voters.

Photo: Linda Davidson, Washington Post

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, politics, Sterling

Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden with his wife, Jill, and granddaughter Finnegan Biden, 10, on stage for a rally at Claude Moore Park.

Photo: Linda Davidson, Washington Post

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, politics, Sterling

A young boy in the crowd tries to see what all the fuss is about as supporters flock with hands and cameras extended to see Joe Biden at the conclusion of his "Change We Need" rally in Sterling on Friday afternoon.

Photo: Linda Davidson, Washington Post

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, politics, Sterling

Christine Chiuminatta of Ashburn is moved to tears at the beginning of yesterday's rally for Joe Biden at Claude Moore Park.

Photo: Linda Davidson, Washington Post

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, politics, Sterling

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden shakes hands with the crowd after a rally at Claude Moore Park in Sterling Friday afternoon.

Photo: Val Cavalheri

Tagged: Claude Moore Park, Democratic Party, elections, Joe Biden, politics, Sterling

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