January 08, 2008 01:37 AM UTC

Jim Webb to Keynote Democrats' JJ Dinner

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• by: Colorado Pols

The Colorado Democratic Party announced today that Sen. Jim Webb will be the keynote speaker at the annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner on February 29.

The Virginia Democrat won his seat in 2006 by beating incumbent Republican George Allen, whose campaign was managed by current Colorado Republican Chairman Dick Wadhams. But Webb speaking in Denver is probably just a coincidence, right?

Click below for the full press release.

The Colorado Democratic Party is pleased to announce that Senator Jim Webb of Virginia will be the featured guest speaker at the Colorado Democratic Party’s 75th Annual Jefferson Jackson dinner. The dinner will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 29, in the Korbel Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver.

Senator Jim Webb was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006. During his run for Senate, Webb campaigned on three themes that continue to drive his decisions and priorities as a U.S. Senator: re-orienting America’s national security, promoting economic fairness, and pushing for more accountability in government.  On Day One of the 2007 legislative session, he launched his career in the Senate by introducing “The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007” (S.22), designed to provide veterans who have served since 9/11 a level of educational benefits similar to those received by returning veterans of World War II through the GI Bill.

“The Colorado Democratic Party is honored to have Senator Webb address our annual dinner,” said Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak.  “Webb was successful at ousting incumbent Virginia Senator George Allen, whose name had been floated as a potential presidential candidate. Colorado Democrats can learn from his campaign experience.”    

Webb, a decorated Marine, attended the Naval Academy, fought in Vietnam, and held several positions in the Pentagon, including Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs and Secretary of the Navy.  Webb received his J.D. from Georgetown University and then served in the U.S. Congress as a counsel to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs.

In addition to Webb’s public service, he continues to enjoy a long and successful career as an author and journalist. He has published eight books, reported for Parade Magazine and earned an Emmy for his PBS coverage of the U.S. Marines in Beirut.

Webb serves on the Committee on Foreign Relations, Committee on Armed Services, Committee on Veterans Affairs, and the Joint Economic Committee.