Recent DNC Press Releases


DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Congratulates House Democrats on Progress of Health Care Reform Legislation

June 19, 2009 - Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement after Chairmen of the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor Committees released their discussion draft for health care reform legislation.

Statement by DNC Chairman and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine on Creigh Deeds’ Primary Victory for Governor Of Virginia Tonight

June 9, 2009 - Democratic National Committee Chairman and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine issued the following statement on the nomination of Creigh Deeds for Governor in today’s Democratic primary election:

Presidente del Comité Nacional Demócrata Tim Kaine elogia la medida del Presidente Obama de nominar a Sonia Sotomayor para la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos

May 26, 2009 - Washington, DC – El presidente del Comité Nacional Demócrata, Tim Kaine emitió las siguientes declaraciones después de que el Presidente Obama nominara a Sonia Sotomayor para la Corte Suprema de Justicia. El presidente Kaine, que actualmente se desempeña como Gobernador del estado de Virginia, trabajó como abogado de derechos civiles durante 17 años. Tiene mucha experiencia en las cortes judiciales y en los tribunales de apelación.

DNC Officers and Caucus Chairs Applaud President Obama’s Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court

May 26, 2009 - The Officers and Caucus Chairs of the Democratic National Committee issued the following joint statement after President Obama announced his nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. She would be the Court’s third woman to serve and its first Hispanic justice. DNC Officers and Caucus Chairs are listed below the statement.

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Praises President Obama’s Selection of Sonia Sotomayor As His Nominee to the Supreme Court

May 26, 2009 - Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement after President Obama announced his selection of Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee to the United States Supreme Court. Chairman Kaine, the current Governor of Virginia, worked as a civil rights lawyer for 17 years. His experience includes substantial trial and appellate-level legal work.