Hi All, Running this meetup group has been fun, and I learned a whole lot.  I'm moving out of state, so it's time to close the group (if you'd like to lead the group, send me a message through Meetup and you can take charge). If you'd still like to get into friendly political debates, here's the best up-and-coming debate meetup in the DC Metro Area: http://www.meetup.com/americans-elect-DC/ Lucas

Washington Post Staff Writers Sunday, February 11, 2007 .. Against the morning cold, Obama wore an overcoat and a scarf, but no hat or gloves. In his speech, he presented an ambitious agenda that includes bringing an end to the Iraq war, eliminating poverty, ensuring universal health care and creating energy independence. But he seemed to be trying to transcend traditional political debate by arguing that what the country lacks is not good ideas. "What's stopped us from meeting these chal …

The Arlington Young Democrats are a collection of Arlington citizens, ages 17-36, committed to furthering the principles of the Democratic Party, making an impact in the Arlington community, and providing fun social opportunities for young people in Arlington. People under the age of 35 make up one third of Arlington County, two-thirds of which vote for Democrats. Our club has over 250 members and we are the largest young professional Democratic club in the state of Virginia. People join AYD for …