Commitment to State of Israel I am firmly and strongly committed to Israel and would make it a priority, if elected to Congress, to further its security as a Jewish, democratic and pluralistic state, as well as its close relationship and strategic partnership with…
Happy Earth Day! I celebrated by signing up for Capital Bikeshare this morning! It’s a healthy, convenient way to travel in and around Virginia’s 8th District while keeping your carbon footprint down. How will you be celebrating Earth Day? It’s a beautiful day to visit a…
I have often recounted the personal history of my hero and grandmother, Clara Beyer, who spent her very long (98) life in public service to others. The sixth daughter of Danish immigrant farmers, she worked her way through Berkeley in 1915, taught economics at…
I’ve always stood for the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party. When I started my presidential campaign in 2003, I was against the Iraq War, and had worked hard as Governor of Vermont to create marriage equality and universal health care in my home…
Contact: Ann O’Hanlon, 703-795-1239, ann@friendsofdonbeyer.com April 15, 2014 (Alexandria, VA) – Former presidential candidate Howard Dean joined hundreds of supporters in Arlington tonight to endorse Don Beyer, the Virginia Chair of his presidential bid, in Beyer’s campaign for Congress. “Don’s record on numerous causes, including economic inequality, equal…
April 13, 2014 (Alexandria, VA) – Don Beyer announced today that he has been endorsed by Bill Richardson, the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former U.S. Secretary of Energy. Beyer and Richardson worked closely together in 2008-2009 on President Obama’s transition team,…
April 11, 2014 (Alexandria, VA) – Former Lieutenant Governor and congressional candidate Don Beyer criticized the budget proposal put forward by Rep. Paul Ryan, saying it was irresponsible on many fronts and would be especially harmful to Medicare. “I oppose the Ryan budget plan to…
Friends, Please join for the grand opening of our campaign office! This Sunday, April 13th from 1 to 3 pm, Don and Megan will be welcoming supporters to our office, along with our campaign team and volunteers. The whole team would love to meet you, your family, friends,…
