Southwest Virginia Democrats

Here is the latest Jim Webb for Senate ad:

From the Webb Campaign:

Congressman Rick Boucher,
Mary Lynn Tate and Bob Roberts

Invite you to join them for
Southwest Barbeque and Cocktails
with

Secretary Jim Webb
Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate

Saturday, September 23, 2006
7:00 to 9:00 PM
(Party Casual Attire)

The Tate-Roberts Farm
18254 Old Jonesboro Road
Abingdon, Virginia

Patron: $1,000
Sponsor: $500
Friend: $250
Individual: $100

To RSVP click here.

Questions? Call (540) 797-6985 or
email jen.tomasello@gmail.com

Sounds like this will be a nice event.

A new Wall Street Journal/Zogby poll shows Webb up 7.5% points over Allen.

Obviously this is going to be a close race that is going to come down to who does a better job getting votes out on November 7th.

If you have not already, volunteer and contribute to Webb’s campaign.

 Update By Justin @ 1:34 —  To see the flash animation of this poll, other senate races, and gubernatorial polls by the WSJ for Virginia and other states, including updated graphs, poll numbers, and analysis, go HERE.

Here is Jim Webb’s new online Ad:

Check it out!

After spending Friday evening with his family and friends at the VA-KY Fair in Wise, Jim Webb tossed in a few campaign events on Saturday.

The morning started off with an early breakfast meeting in Lebanon, sponsored by the Russell County Democratic Committee. Over 50 people came out for donuts, coffee, and to see Jim. Those in attendance included numerous local elected officials, and people from Buchanan, Dickenson, and Scott counties.

You can view some of Jim’s remarks in Russell County in this video clip:

Next up, Jim crossed Dante Mountain and headed to Clinchco for a rally sponsored by the Dickenson County Democratic Committee. About 30 people turned out to meet and learn more about Jim. The folks in Clinchco were really fired up and very interested in how they could help Jim win this November.

You can view most of Jim’s remarks here (sorry about the shaky start):

Finally, staying in Dickenson County, Jim headed to Clintwood and met the veterans at the VFW District meeting. I did not get a firm count here, but it’s safe to say there were more than 100 people in attendance. They were very excited to see Jim and invited him to stay for lunch.

Jim told the attendees that, “no matter which side you are on politically, I promise that when I am elected, those serving and those that have served, will not have a stronger voice in Washington.” Jim also echoed his previous calls for his opponent to to introduce a comprehensive GI Bill.

Jim was joined at all the campaign stops by Senator Phillip Puckett. Sen. Puckett spoke very favorably of Jim and said “Webb will be a senator we can count on. He will be one that is not bored in the U.S. Senate and will work hard representing the Commonwealth.”

The day was especially exciting for me. It is great to see Jim speak and interact with folks, but I was fortunate enough to see it several times over the weekend. At each venue, people were genuinely interested in actually talking with Jim. The more he spoke with them, the more they smiled and nodded in agreement. Jim’s message appears to be exactly what folks are looking for this year, and that is evidenced by his steady rise in the polls since announcing his candidacy.

I look forward to Jim coming back down to Southwest Virginia so even more people can meet Virginia’s next United States Senator.

The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Jim Webb, will be making a swing through Southwest Virginia this weekend. If you can, please come out to meet and support Jim.

On Friday, August 18, 2006, Jim will be attending the Wise County Fair, in Wise, Virginia. Look for Jim around the Wise County Democratic Committee’s booth at 6:00 PM.

On Saturday morning, August 19, 2006, Jim will be attending a breakfast at the Russell County Courthouse, at 8:30 AM.

Also on Saturday, at 11:00 AM, Jim will be the guest at a rally sponsored by the Dickenson County Democratic Committee in Clinchco, at the Senior Citizens’ Center.

Then, Jim will travel to Clintwood for the VFW District meeting, at 12:00 PM.The meeting is being held at the Clintwood High School, on Main Street.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Fred Hutchins at (540) 354-6173 or via email at fhutchins@webbforsenate.com.