See below for a press release from Sen. Mark Warner about his 2020 reelection campagin kickoffs next week. Why does this matter? A lot of reasons. As I wrote back on February 13, just as with Sen. Tim Kaine in 2018, our goal should be a massive reelection margin for Sen. Warner in order to send a clear, resounding message that we reject the Trump Republican Party and everything it stands for. Second, by helping to reelect Sen. Warner by a huge margin, we can help guarantee that Virginia goes for the Democratic presidential nominee against Trump. Third, and perhaps most importantly, the better Sen. Warner does in November, the better our Democratic “downballot” candidates – including potentially vulnerable, first-term incumbents like Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA07) and Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA02), plus potential pickups in tough, but possibly competitive, districts like VA01 and VA05 – should do as well. And finally, Sen. Warner has been doing a great job for Virginia and for the country, really pushing back hard against the Trump administration’s disrespect for the rule of law, working to safeguard our elections against foreign (e.g., Russian) interference, and also leading on important issues like the social media “wild, wild West” and the “gig economy”/”rethinking worker benefits for an economy in flux.” In sum…go Mark Warner!
Senator Mark Warner to Launch 2020 Re-Election Campaign
On the heels of record Democratic voter turnout in Virginia’s presidential primary, Senator Mark Warner will launch his re-election campaign with a five-day tour across the Commonwealth. At the events, Warner will talk about how he’s delivered for Virginians, as well as the fights ahead to make health care affordable, tackle the existential threat of climate change and create good-paying jobs at home.
Members of the public can find events near them here.
Tuesday, March 17
WHAT: Abingdon Campaign Kickoff
WHERE: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Grand Hall, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA 24210
WHEN: 8:00 AM
WHAT: Tour of VTTI Automated Vehicle Research Program
WHERE: 3500 Transportation Research Plaza, Blacksburg, VA 24060
WHEN: 2:00 PM
WHAT: Organizing Event with Virginia Tech Young Democrats
WHERE: Squires Student Center, Brush Mountain A, 290 College Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060
WHEN: 2:45 PM
WHAT: Roanoke Campaign Kickoff
WHERE: 202 Social House, 202 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
WHEN: 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 18
WHAT: Lynchburg Campaign Kickoff
WHERE: Central Virginia Community College, Merritt Hall, Room 5145-46, 3506 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502
WHEN: 9:30 AM
WHAT: Campaign Kickoff Event hosted by Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro (SAW) Democratic Committees
WHERE: Skipping Rock Beer Company, 414 Parkersburg Turnpike, Staunton, VA 24401
WHEN: 2:00 PM
WHAT: Charlottesville Campaign Kickoff
WHERE: Mudhouse Coffee 10th Street, 116 10th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903
WHEN: 4:30 PM
Thursday, March 19
WHAT: Micron Town Hall
WHERE: 9600 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA 20110
WHEN: 2:45 PM
WHAT: Community Bank and Small Business Roundtable
WHERE: Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guilford Dr #114, Ashburn, VA 20147
WHEN: 4:35 PM
WHAT: Arlington Campaign Kickoff
WHERE: Bayou Bakery, 1515 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 22201
WHEN: 6:30 PM
Friday, March 20
WHAT: Beachwalk with Norfolk Elected Officials
WHERE: 100 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
WHEN: 10:45 AM
WHAT: Hampton Veterans and Military Families Community Conversation
WHERE: Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA 23669
WHEN: 2:15 PM
Saturday, March 21
WHAT: Campaign Kickoff hosted by Williamsburg/James City County Democratic Committee
WHERE: 113 A Palace Lane, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
WHEN: 9:45 AM
WHAT: Richmond Campaign Kickoff
WHERE: The Hippodrome Theater, 528 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, VA 23219
WHEN: 12:00 PM
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