Wagner Makes Blacksburg Visit

Jody Wagner, Democratic Primary candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, was hosted by Steve and Victoria Cochran on Sunday evening for a ‘meet and greet’ gathering. Over 50 supporters from several areas within the region were in attendance.

Steve Cochran, Montgomery County Democratic Committee Chairman, said that he was “delighted that Jody Wagner would make Montgomery one of her first campaign stops. I’m impressed with the great turnout! I think she has the credentials to be a great candidate. She has a good grasp of what is needed to continue Virginia’s progress.”

Jody Wagner for Lt. Governor of Virginia

by KathyinBlacksburg, BlueCommonwealth.com

There are many signs of positive change on the national horizon. Some, especially the Inauguration this January 20th, we can hardly wait for. One of the more hopeful signs that the change we seek may be enduring, even in Virginia, is the vibrant candidacy of Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor. Tonight, Montgomery County(VA) Democrats received another visit from Jody. And again, they really liked what they heard. Wagner has the resume, experience, and vision Virginia needs in its Lt. Governor.

At tonight’s event, hosted by Victoria Cochran, attendees got their enthusiasm for 2009 jump-started by Wagner, whose presentation was very enthusiastically received. From those I spoke with, one thing seems clear: Jody Wagner will not just be an outstanding Lt. Governor. She’ll also be one of, if not the, best hope for the top job in Virginia one day soon. For now, though, Jody Wagner’s strong resume, critically important experience and vision for Virginia’s future is just what the Commonwealth needs in the office of Lt. Governor. She’ll have my vote and very likely the votes of most who heard her tonight.

VIDEO: Democrats Plan to Keep Momentum in 2009 Elections

The Virginia Democrats plan on discussing the progress they’ve made in the state, as well as where the party goes from here. They say a major part of that plan is keeping their momentum for next year’s elections.

“Better ideas, better candidates and better organization. I think that has been our route to success in the past and I think that will be our secret to success in the future,” said Dick Cranwell, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia.

That’s how the Democratic Party of Virginia plans on extending the gains they made against Republicans in recent elections to next year’s Governor’s race.