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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ebbin Endorses Krupicka in 45th District Race

Ebbin defeated Krupicka in state senate primary last year.

Rob Krupicka picked up the endorsement of State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30th) on Wednesday in the race to replace David Englin as state delegate from the 45th District. Krupicka, an Alexandria City councilman and a member of the State Board of Education, lost to Ebbin in a Democratic primary for state senate one year ago this month. “[Rob] has been a steadfast ally in the fight for true equality, a world-class education system, a cleaner environment, smart transportation solutions, and innovative policies that keep our economy strong,” Ebbin wrote in an email to supporters on Wednesday morning. The announcement came on the eve of a last-minute caucus to determine the Democratic nominee. Krupicka is running against fellow Alexandria resident …

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Justin Malkin

2:42 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012

Hi Isaac, I like to think that people are not corrupt by nature. However, I believe that people respond to incentives. I think that competition does a much better job of keeping the private sector "honest" than government ever can. The reason for this is because if a company is engaged in dishonest activities, the consumer will notice and take his business elsewhere. Especially in today's day and…   more ›

Friday, July 27, 2012

Democrats Organize Caucus to Choose Delegate Nominee

The 45th House District Nominating Committee convened on Thursday to organize a caucus to nominate a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates.

Just days after Gov. Bob McDonnell called for a special Sept. 4 election to fill the soon-to-be empty 45th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, Democrats in Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax have laid the groundwork for a last-minute caucus to choose a nominee. The 45th District includes Alexandria, parts of southern Arlington County including Fairlington, and a portion of the Huntington-Belle Haven area of Fairfax County. The seat is being vacated by Del. David Englin, who recently announced his resignation effective Aug. 31. On Thursday evening, the nominating committee decided to offer two opportunities for registered voters to participate in the caucus. Craig Fifer, chairman of the 45th House District Nominating Committee…

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