Connolly Blog

Real Clear Politics covers the most recent polling in VA-11. Republicans have a seriously uphill climb in what increasingly looks like one of Democrats' best pickup opportunities in the country. The poll, conducted for Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chairman Gerry Connolly by Lake Research Partners, surveyed 500 registered voters between 7/10-14 ...

For Immediate Release: July 17, 2008 Connolly Holds 31 Point Lead in New Poll Fairfax, VA - Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressional Candidate in Virginia's 11th District, today released internal polling results showing him leading Republican Keith Fimian 52%-21% in an initial head-to-head match-up, demonstrating that voters are responding to Gerry Connolly's proven ...

New photo's of Gerry's Speech at the Obama Town Hall Meeting have just been uploaded on Flickr. Check them out!

Check out the video.

The Washington Post covers the landmark housing program passed yesterday. Fairfax County approved a landmark housing program yesterday to buy foreclosed properties for middle-income families, becoming one of the first communities in the country to tackle the nation's growing mortgage crisis while also addressing the region's increasing demand for affordable housing.

From the Fix: 2. Virginia's 11th (Open seat, R): In the days leading up to the June 10 Democratic primary between Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerry Connolly and former Rep. Leslie Byrne, there was a real sense that Byrne had the momentum to pull off the upset. Um, no. Connolly, ...

For Immediate Release June 18, 2008 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Notes VA-11 As Top Pick-Up Opportunity, Adds Connolly to Red to Blue Fairfax, VA -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, led by Chairman Chris Van Hollen, announced today that Gerry Connolly has been added to its highly competitive Red to Blue program.  Democratic ...

From the Connection Newspapers. Thursday, June 05, 2008 To the Editor: The negative campaign mailings by Leslie Byrne attacking Gerry Connolly are extremely disappointing. We live in a time desperate for a change for our country’s survival, and there should be no room for such distortions and untruths in the Democratic Primary June ...

A Letter to the Editor from the Potomac News.

For Immediate Release May 29, 2008 Fairfax Coalition of Police, Fairfax Deputy Sheriff's Coalition and International Union of Police Associations Endorse Gerry Connolly for Congress Fairfax, VA -- The Fairfax Coalition of Police, the Fairfax Deputy Sheriff's Coalition and the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) announced today that they have endorsed Fairfax ...

Great news!  Governor Kaine has endorsed Gerry.  You can read about it in today's Washington Post.  I've also included the Governor's full statement below. Today I am pleased to announce my enthusiastic support for and endorsement of Fairfax County Chairman, Gerald E. Connolly as the next Congressman from the ...

The results of the FCDC JJ Dinner straw poll were overwhelming. Gerry Connolly -- 57% Leslie Byrne -- 34% Doug Denneny -- 7% Lori Alexander -- 1% Thanks to everyone who came out and showed their support.

We're proud to add former Congressman Herb Harris to our growing list of endorsements.  Thanks Congressman!

The Fairfax Times profiles Gerry. Whether the issue is affordable housing, the environment or Metrorail to Dulles, Gerry Connolly is dogged about what he believes, colleagues on both sides of the aisle say.

Today is the 5-year anniversary of "Mission Accomplished." (AP) Read Gerry's plan to end the war in Iraq.

For Immediate Release April 28, 2008 Unions Cite Connolly's Record of Getting Real Results for Working People Fairfax, VA -- The Service Employees International Union and the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 announced recently that they are endorsing Gerry Connolly, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, in the Democratic ...

Just yesterday, we learned that Gerry has won the endorsement of two major unions -- the Service Employees International Union and the United Food and Commercial Workers. These are huge endorsements. In fact, this is probably the most significant development in the campaign so far. SEIU and UFCW Local ...

We'll have a lot more on this later. Connolly Gets Two Unions' Endorsements