Archive for April 2009
LG debate upcoming
According to a press release I just received, the three Democratic candidates for LG – Jody Wagner, Jon Bowerbank and Mike Signer – have agreed to a fourth debate. This one will be hosted by Inside Scoop and televised in Northern Virginia and over the internet on May 10 at 6:30 pm. My email has … Continue reading
American Idol Results 04/29/09: elimination
I was a bit busy watching the debate so I missed the airing of AI. Of course, I have TiVO so all’s good Besides, I got to fast-forward thru the commercials and any dumb parts of the show (like the food fight). Like last season, the remaining five were split into two groups with one … Continue reading
Debate watch
You can watch tonight’s debate live here.
Wagner releases education plan
LG candidate Jody Wagner released her education plan today (pdf). From the press release: “Our education system lays the foundation for the Commonwealth’s future, and the quality of the schooling we’re able to deliver to our children will determine their ability to compete in the global economy. As Virginians, we all owe a debt of … Continue reading
American Idol 04/28/09: standards
The Fab Five of American Idol took on the music of standards from the Rat Pack era. As expected, the guys all showed up in skinny ties I find the genre a strange choice for a pop star program; while I love this music, I can’t imagine there are many who watch this show that … Continue reading
Nye endorses Wagner
2nd Congressional district representative Glenn Nye today endorsed Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor. The campaign released the following video today.
VEA forum on TV tonight
Hampton Roads residents who were unable to attend last week’s VEA gubernatorial forum will be able to watch it on TV tonight. WHRO, the local public TV station, will be airing the forum in which all four candidates for governor – Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrats Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran – appeared. … Continue reading
Judgment in defamation case against the Pilot
With the recent articles in The Virginian-Pilot regarding anti-Semitic vandalism of local synagogues (1, 2), one would expect that the paper would have at least mentioned the recent decision to grant summary judgment on most of the issues of a suit against it. If the Pilot has said something, I haven’t seen it.
Fliergate update: Iwans pleads guilty
Dave Iwans, political consultant and campaign manager for Virginia Beach mayor Will Sessoms, pled guilty to violating the campaign laws. He will pay the maximum fine of $2,500 and will get no jail time. The money quote from the article (emphasis mine): …this plea indicates that Iwans intended to deceive voters, said Bill Prince, a … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: February 27, 1960
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Then said the Lord, “I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people, Israel.” – Amos 7:8 Never in the history of men has there been so much controversy concerning right … Continue reading
Grassroots endorses Moran for governor
Brian Moran released a list of grassroots endorsements today. The list includes more than 170 individuals from across the Commonwealth who have worked hard to elect Democratic candidates over the years. The list can be found here. Head on over, take a look, see who you know and why they are supporting Brian. While you … Continue reading
Signer responds
From the Signer for LG campaign: MIKE SIGNER CAMPAIGN DELIGHTED TO FORCE DISCUSSION OF DISENFRANCHISEMENT TO CENTER STAGE IN LT. GOV. RACE Arlington VA – The Mike Signer campaign is glad to see a discussion about a real issue of social justice from the Wagner campaign, rather than the recitation of political endorsements and campaign … Continue reading
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