Sully District Candidates Forum: Report and Photos

The following report and photos from the Sully District (Fairfax County) candidates' forum last night comes from Sully District Democratic Committee Chair Mary Lee Cerillo. Thanks as always to my friend Mary Lee for everything she does...

What a night! We had a rally before the Sully District candidates forum [last night] with about forty Caputo supporters. Handmade posters were in abundance with all of Delegate Chuck Caputo's accomplishments over the past four years. People are ready to roll and get out the vote.

In comparison, Caputo's opponent [Jim LeMunyon] showed up to the forum with just one supporter...his campaign manager! Pretty pathetic when you look at the mailers he's been sending out to Strong Democrats bragging about how many doors he's knocked on in the 67th House of Delegates district. It sure wasn't evident tonight.

I've got to say, we have some fabulous, intelligent Democratic delegates running for office in Sully District. I'm proud of every single one of them. I wasn't surprised by LeMunyon's response to one of his flyers which claims that he believes in limited government and equal rights for all Virginians. When LeMunyon was asked about his views on women and gays, however, it turned out that statement has not one shred of truth. It's amazing how these people claim that they want limited government and no oversight or regulation until it comes down to their narrow social issues. Then, it's perfectly OK for the government to be in your business [and your bedroom!] and dictate how you're supposed to live your life.

In other news, Stevens Miller called out Tom Rust's claims last night to support equal rights for all Virginians. Of course, Rust's voting record doesn't attest to that.

I hope a very clear message was sent tonight. We are out there with a vengeance. We are proud of our Democrats and what they stand for. Let's keep Virginia moving forward. We can't do otherwise.

Jim LeMunyon is "Far Out!"

Go Chuck!

Tim Kaine Rallies Canvassers for Chuck Caputo

The following report is from Mary Lee Cerillo. Hopefully I'll have time to post a few of her photos after the debate...

I canvassed for Chuck for a few hours before the rally today at Greenbriar East Elementary School in Chantilly. Greenbriar community is where Delegate Chuck Caputo raised his family so the neighborhood is a familiar one for him. My experience at the doors was quite positive. Several people I spoke to in Sully District where I canvassed were adamant that they were voting a straight Democratic ticket with no doubt. This was encouraging to say the least!!!

We all returned to the school after canvassing, for a rally featuring Governor Tim Kaine. He arrived right before 3:00 PM and spoke to a crowd of eighty plus people who were there to canvass and give their support to Delegate Caputo. Governor Kaine praised Chuck for his ability to act in a bipartisan manner and to get things done in Richmond!!!! I was struck by the amount of young people who were present and were working well beyond any required government hours. They genuinely connect to this man and are willing to get out there and work for him like I've never seen.

Governor Kaine canvassed with Chuck at some homes in Greenbriar and the reception was both warm and welcoming. Without a doubt, Delegate Caputo has made an impact on the community and his constituents are coming out to give their support and see make sure he goes back to Richmond this November 3rd. He is a champion for our public schools and has worked tirelessly on transportation issues in our community. Great day for Caputo!!!!!