And a good time was had by all yesterday, August 29, at the City Democratic kick off held at City Tavern.
Everyone had a chance to meet and greet the new Dem candidates as well as some other familiar faces. The early evening get-together was held on one of the hottest days of the summer and the candidates were smoking’ hot with enthusiasm for this upcoming election.
In addition to Rex Parr, Michelle Davis-Younger, and incumbent Ken Elston, who are vying for a place on the City Council, Democratic hopeful, Jennifer Wexton, candidate for the 10th Congressional district was in attendance. Jennifer has definite plans to unseat Barbara Comstock and to send her packing.
Other dignitaries who attended were State Senator Jeremy McPike, Manassas Park Mayor Jeanette Rishell, Delegate Danica Roem, and Manassas City Treasurer Patricia Richie-Folks. Pam Sebesky and Mark Wolfe, current Manassas City Council-members were there supporting those who are running on this years cycle.
Practically everyone in attendance was basking in the hot-off-the press news that Micron, a Boise based company with a plant in Manassas City, had announced plans that very morning to expand its memory facility to the tune of $3 Billion dollars and add 1,100 new jobs. Governor Northam (D) was here in Manassas for the announcement which not only bodes well for Manassas City but also Prince William County, since those employees will probably live in both the City and the County.
Perhaps this is as good a time as any to address the summer-long hiatus that Moonhowlings.net has taken. You know, there are only so many ways an ink-buyer like me can express their dislike, dismay, and distrust of a person like Donald Trump. Additionally, Corey Stewart, his mini-me will continue to embarrass Prince William County with his antics and foolish statements, based on wanting a vote, rather than cogent thought processes.
However, yesterday I met some wonderful candidates over in Manassas City. I saw old friends. I heard some great, new fresh ideas. What a great time to be a Democrat! What a not-so-great time to be a Republican. Not only will they have to toss around tired old ideas, but they will also have to avoid the stench of Trump and the barrage of political war-weapons he will sling their way if they don’t tow the orange line.
