My name is Doug Denneny http://www.flickr.com/... and I'm a Democratic candidate for Virginia's 11th Congressional District. I want to bring change to the 11th District and to Washington DC, and to improve our nation for this generation and future generations.
I'm an Iraq War Combat Veteran and I want to begin an immediate, phased withdrawal of our troops from Iraq.
I will be live blogging Saturday afternoon 11/24 from 4-5 PM e.s.t. You can send them now in the comments section and I'll respond on Saturday. I've enjoyed interacting on live blogs for the past few months, and I look forward to hearing and answering your questions.
You can see my campaign kickoff speech on my website at http://www.dougforcongress.com/ and any contributions to my campaign will be greatly appreciated.
The seat I am running for in 2008 is currently held by Republican Tom Davis; a vulnerable incumbent in a district trending blue.
My campaign will be about change and improving the future of the citizens of the 11th District and all Americans.
As an Iraq War veteran, Naval officer and former staffer at the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, I have a strong passion for public service and I'm eager to get our country back on track.
Here is a very brief snapshot of where I stand on a few issues:
-- We need to immediately begin an immediate, phased withdrawal of our forces out of Iraq
-- We need to ensure all Americans have access to affordable health care
-- Our district has enormous transportation challenges that will need to be solved, and we need to send the Metro through Tysons Corner underground
-- We need to fix our broken immigration policy
-- No Child Left Behind is in need of reform
-- And we need a return to fiscal responsibility in the U.S. Government
In summary, elections are about the future and they are about change. If you are disappointed with the direction our country is heading, if you're ready for change, and if you're looking for a leader who is running for all of the right reasons, then please support me and my candidacy.
I will be working hard to earn your support, and please visit my website at http://www.dougforcongress.com/... Thank you.
Doug
Doug Denneny
Democratic Candidate
U.S House of Representatives (VA-11th)
www.dougforcongress.org