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!

2nd CD debate roundup

The three candidates on the ballot in November for the 2nd Congressional district squared off Thursday evening in the first debate of the season. Democratic incumbent Glenn Nye and his two challengers, Republican Scott Rigell and Independent Kenny Golden, faced an overflowing crowd at Princess Anne High School. I managed to not only make it … Continue reading 2nd CD debate roundup →

Friday fun: what decade are you?

No surprises here 😉 You Are the 1960s You are a liberal minded, progressive, and caring person. You believe in love. You appreciate the dynamic days of the 1960s, when people truly wanted to change the world. You believe in justice and equality for all. You can't rest until everyone in the world is treated … Continue reading Friday fun: what decade are you? →

Live broadcast of 2nd CD debate

Check it out here UPDATE: In case you missed it live, here is the video. Sorry it's so dark - the lighting in there was pretty bad and I was in the balcony.

Governor’s remarks to the money committees

Governor Bob McDonnell addressed the joint Senate Finance, House Appropriations and House Finance Committees in Richmond this morning. Below the fold are the Governor’s remarks as prepared. Thank you. Chairman Colgan, Chairman Putney, Chairman Purkey, members of the General Assembly money committees, ladies and gentlemen: good morning. As is the custom each summer, I come … Continue reading Governor’s remarks to the money committees →

Opinion, please: a change in the law needed?

Congressional candidate are not required to live in the district in order to run for office. State law, though, requires that petitions have to be circulated by someone who lives in the district. So what happens when an out-of-district candidate circulates his own petitions? Well, he has to challenge the law. Such is the case … Continue reading Opinion, please: a change in the law needed? →

Warner pig roast to raise money for Pentagon Memorial Fund

As he has in the past, Sen. Mark Warner will be hosting his "Almost Annual" Pig Roast in conjunction with the quarterly meeting of the DPVA's State Central Committee. This year, the event falls on 9/11, and Warner is acknowledging the anniversary by asking for contributions to the Pentagon Memorial Fund. It's been two years … Continue reading Warner pig roast to raise money for Pentagon Memorial Fund →

Hardly as clear as A-B-C

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot this morning. From the headline, you can guess that I'm talking about the privatization of ABC.  From a theoretical point of view, I'm not against privatization. The big issue for me is the redirection of the money from the general fund. While Governor McDonnell is touting a "surplus" … Continue reading Hardly as clear as A-B-C →

Tuesday roundup

Another crazy day. Some stuff I found around the 'net. More found money. So the "surplus" is going to be revised to $404 million. Still less than the $620 million that the state failed to put into the retirement plan. Dr. Laura loses advertiser. As she should. How about they just cancel her show? Updated … Continue reading Tuesday roundup →

Long day

I had a lot on my plate today (was at my desk a little after 7am) so I'm playing a little catch up. Some stuff from the weekend and today: 8 file for Portsmouth mayor. This is going to be an interesting race to watch. I hope to have time to interview all of the … Continue reading Long day →