Archive for January 2009
The Mis-Education of the voter
Carter G. Woodson’s The Mis-Education of the Negro is the inspiration for the above title. If you are not familiar, let me quote just a bit from the opening line: The “educated Negroes” have the attitude of contempt toward their own people I don’t think it is a stretch to say that many of our … Continue reading
Wednesday news
Been in meetings since 8:30am so I’m just getting caught up. Here are a few things that deserve a mention. McAuliffe conference call I participated in a blogger conference call with Terry McAuliffe this morning. Nothing new for me except that conservatives Jim Hoeft and Norm Leahy were also on the call. Hmm – ya … Continue reading
Special elections update
The two special elections held Tuesday resulted in no changes to the number of Republicans and Democrats in the House of Delegates. Republicans retained the seat in the 81st District, where Barry Knight won with nearly 83% of the vote. In the 70th, Delores McQuinn ran unopposed and despite the concerns of a write-in candidacy, … Continue reading
More Moran endorsements
Brian Moran, Democratic candidate for governor, announced some more endorsements today, this time from the “bluest of counties” in Virginia: Arlington. ~ Moran’s Career in Public Service began in Arlington~ ARLINGTON – During the last stop of Brian Moran’s Virginia Values Tour, the overwhelming majority of Arlington elected officials and Democratic leaders announced their support … Continue reading
81st special election today
The special election in the 81st House District is today. This seat became vacant when Terrie Suit resigned last October. Polls are open from 6am to 7pm. While the demographics of the district favor Republicans, stranger things have happened. So head out and vote for John LaCombe. ~~~~ Speaking of special elections, there is another … Continue reading
Fishwick out of AG race
I just received the following statement from John Fishwick: It has been a tremendous opportunity to explore the chance to run for Attorney General of Virginia. I have been encouraged by the significant support for my belief that Virginia needs an Attorney General who will fight for the people. Many have urged me to run … Continue reading
Public hearing on budget amendments
The Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees of the Virginia General Assembly will hold a public hearing on the Governor’s proposed amendments to the 2008-2010 state budget, as follows: When: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 12:00 noon Where: Christopher Newport University, Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts (1 University Place, Newport News VA) Those persons wishing … Continue reading
Democrats and Ft. Monroe
Guest post by Steve Corneliussen In 2005 Gov. Mark Warner countenanced Virginia’s donation of Fort Monroe to Hampton for narrowly envisioned and financially counterproductive “redevelopment.” But now, for the first time, an election campaign is engaging the fundamental issue of who really owns that special place. Prediction: this campaign will increasingly reveal that when it … Continue reading
Congrats to new DNC chair Kaine
According to The Washington Post, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine will be named chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Sometimes, it’s hard to believe how far he has come since I first met him in 1996. Back then, Kaine was the mayor of Richmond, chosen by his peers to lead that city. I considered it remarkable … Continue reading
Richardson withdraws as Commerce Sec
According to numerous sources, New Mexico Governor and former presidential candidate Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name for the nomination for Secretary of Commerce. The Democratic officials said Richardson cited the distraction of a federal investigation into his ties to a California company that won municipal bond business in New Mexico after contributing money to … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: December 1959
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender. This particular article did not have an exact date on it. From its contents, it was written in the month and year shown. “And unto one He gave five talents; to another two, and to another one, … Continue reading
Savage in, new candidates page
As expected, Rich Savage has announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. Savage is a political consultant and small business owner. His website can be found here. That brings the total to three Democratic candidates pursuing the LG nomination. I saw posted on another blog that a fourth candidate may announce. With so many candidates, I … Continue reading
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