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!

Sen. Webb’s diversity diversion

My latest op-ed, with the title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday.  Since I wrote this blog post, the response of the Virginia NAACP"s executive director was made public and he was interviewed on TV. The discussion of Sen. Webb's op-ed continues, both online and off. (Just ran across this post last night.) I suspect … Continue reading Sen. Webb’s diversity diversion →

Friday fun: you know you’re from Hampton Roads if …

... you recognize the statements below 🙂 A long time ago, I linked to a list posted by a now-defunct blog. It's taken me a while but I finally located the original list. You know you're from Hampton Roads if: You can name at least three of Mike Joynes' law partners. You can finish the … Continue reading Friday fun: you know you’re from Hampton Roads if … →

Activist judges: in the eye of the beholder

Exhibit A: Commonwealth of Virginia v. Kathleen Sebelius Exhibit B: Perry v. Schwarzenegger Which of these rulings is the result of a co-called "activist judge?" I happen to think neither, but there are plenty who disagree. We have gotten to the point where any decision with which we disagree had to be handed down by … Continue reading Activist judges: in the eye of the beholder →

Prop 8 unconstitutional

UPDATE: The judge in the case has granted an immediate stay on the ruling, presumably to allow the case to be appealed. Marc Ambinder has an interesting post on how the facts in this case will affect subsequent rulings. Here's the ruling

Um, OK

Those of you in Hampton Roads may recognize the anchor in this news clip. But he wasn't the star. Meet Basil Marceaux, candidate for Governor of Tennessee.

A business model for blogging

I've been around the internet for a while and used to co-own a technology site.  Even back then, I couldn't figure out a business model for making money on the internet - a legal one, of course. Over the past few days, I've had this conversation with several folks. One pointed me to this article … Continue reading A business model for blogging →

Retire in order to serve?

That's the choice that Del. Dickie Bell had to make. "We are pleased to accommodate you and support you as a citizen legislator in the Virginia General Assembly," [Staunton School Board Chairman John] Ocheltree wrote. "We trust, however, that you recognize that your extended absence from your teaching duties creates hardship for the school division … Continue reading Retire in order to serve? →

Another day, another McDonald revelation

The Virginian-Pilot had another front page, above-the-fold, article about Norfolk's Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald.  This time, it is a hiring and spending freeze ordered by City Manager Regina Williams. The order came as the result of McDonald transferred an employee who accompanied her on trips to Richmond from the city's payroll to the … Continue reading Another day, another McDonald revelation →

Wilder calls for Obama-Clinton in 2012

Former governor Doug Wilder is calling for President Barack Obama to drop VP Joe Biden from the ticket in 2012 and replace him with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In an op-ed written for Politico, Wilder says Biden has been "prone to gaffes"  and says that Clinton is "better suited as the political and government … Continue reading Wilder calls for Obama-Clinton in 2012 →