Author: Vivian J. Paige

A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!

Campaign rubbernecking

My latest column, title above,  appeared in The Virginian-Pilot today. One of the things referenced in the piece is the 1890 Harvard Law Review article by Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis, which you can read here. The concept of a right to privacy is one many of us take for granted - except when it … Continue reading Campaign rubbernecking →

Warner weighs in on Cranwell’s announcement

Sen. Mark Warner has weighed in on the retirement announcement of DPVA chair Dick Cranwell. His last sentence is quite interesting: Dick Cranwell has been a tremendous chairman over the past five years and a remarkable public servant for nearly 40 years.  When he accepted the role of Party chair in 2005, he believed he … Continue reading Warner weighs in on Cranwell’s announcement →

Cranwell to step down as DPVA chair

C. Richard Cranwell, the chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, announced today that he is stepping down. As you may know, I have been involved with politics in Virginia for the last 39 years. I have seen our party at its low and high points. I have had the privilege of serving in both … Continue reading Cranwell to step down as DPVA chair →

Virginian-Pilot has iPad app

The Virginian-Pilot announced today the availability of an application for the popular iPad. Subscribers to The Pilot can get the newspaper on iPad for an extra $3 a month on the days covered by their subscriptions. They can see two versions: one that looks like the print version of the newspaper and another without ads. … Continue reading Virginian-Pilot has iPad app →

Preach it, brother!

What the Voters Want: A View from the Grass Seats Put simply, President Obama was elected to permanently change a corrupt political system, not master it by delegating his leadership to Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid. For us in the grass seats, this has not been the Obama Administration, but the Pelosi-Reid administration. We … Continue reading Preach it, brother! →

Reminder: voter registration deadline 10/12

Just a quick reminder that if you aren't registered to vote, or if you have moved since last voting, Tuesday, October 12 at 5pm is the deadline to register to vote in the November 2 elections. Note that if you will be 18 by November 2, you can register as well. More information on registering … Continue reading Reminder: voter registration deadline 10/12 →

National Coming Out Day

With the spate of suicides by young gays, the story of an anti-gay attack from New York, and the anti-gay tirade of a gubernatorial candidate, it seems appropriate that today is National Coming Out Day.  But to be honest, I wish there were no such day. There is an invisibility associated with being gay. It's … Continue reading National Coming Out Day →

Two things about the 2nd CD race

Two things about the 2nd Congressional District race have been bugging me. (Actually, more than two but these stick out.) Vote for Pelosi as speaker Yes, Glenn Nye is going to vote for Nancy Pelosi as speaker, just as Scott Rigell is going to vote for John Boehner. The vote of Ken Golden, if elected, … Continue reading Two things about the 2nd CD race →

Reminder: 2nd CD debate tonight

Just a quick reminder that the League of Women Voters, in conjunction with Old Dominion University and WHRO, are hosting a 2nd Congressional District candidates' debate this evening.  All three candidates are expected to attend. Details: Location: ODU Virginia Beach Higher Education Center – 1881 University Drive, Virginia Beach 23453 Time: Please arrive before 6:45 … Continue reading Reminder: 2nd CD debate tonight →

Photos from Harbor Party

Here are some photos, courtesy of Joel Rubin, from yesterday's Kiwanis Harbor Party in downtown Norfolk. The event was a lot of fun and the weather was absolutely perfect!