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!

Special election in Norfolk’s Superward 7 set

Judge Charles Poston entered an order this morning (see below) setting the date for the special election to fill the Superward 7 seat vacated by Daun Hester. The election has been set for November 2, the same day as the fall general election. As mentioned in this article, Del. Kenny Alexander and Councilman Paul Riddick … Continue reading Special election in Norfolk’s Superward 7 set →

ICYMI: So… that happened

Taegan Goddard is one of of those political writers that I've been following for years. His was one of the first RSS feeds that I put into my first feedreader. A post of his prompted a segment on the Rachel Maddow show. I'll admit it: I'm one of those who has been disappointed in health … Continue reading ICYMI: So… that happened →

Male chauvinism on display

I couldn't believe this letter to the editor in today's Virginian Pilot. The writer, Eugene Walker, is a local high school teacher and blames females for the behavior of males: Many of our young women carry themselves, speak, dress and behave in the presence of males in a way that would lead many honorable people … Continue reading Male chauvinism on display →

Friday fun: how open-minded are you?

You Are 64% Open Minded You are a very open minded person, but you're also well grounded. Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints. But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line. You're open to considering every possibility - but in the end, you stand true to … Continue reading Friday fun: how open-minded are you? →

Special prosecutor report on McDonald/Moss spat

Last October, a spat between Norfolk's Commissioner of the Revenue, Sharon McDonald, and Treasurer, Tom Moss, resulted in a letter being issued by the Commissioner in which she accused the Treasurer and his deputy, Vice Mayor Anthony Burfoot, of revealing confidential taxpayer information to a reporter in violation of  Virginia Code § 58.1-3. The letter … Continue reading Special prosecutor report on McDonald/Moss spat →

Appoint Hester

June 30 was the deadline for those interested in being appointed to the Superward 7 council seat to make their wishes known. A total of 16 people stepped forward - including Daun Hester, who is vacating the seat as required by the City Charter. (I'll post the full list once I receive it. List below) … Continue reading Appoint Hester →

Awesome Perriello ad (long version)

And if your email box is a full as mine, you know that today is the cutoff for second quarter financial reporting. If so inclined, you can contribute to any or all of the Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives here.

Reporting’s inside baseball

Back in the day, there were certain things that reporters knew about the subjects they covered but never wrote about. The biggest thing that comes to mind is Pres. John F. Kennedy's health and his affairs. When the story broke of Sen. Gary Hart and Donna Rice (on a yacht aptly named "Monkey Business") it … Continue reading Reporting’s inside baseball →

Divergent views about Cuccinelli

In an op-ed Sunday, The Roanoke Times' editorial page editor Dan Radmacher writes of Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. Citing a litany Cuccinelli's actions, the writer says he "has been exactly the kind of attorney general that I expected based on his campaign and his career in the General Assembly." I will give Cuccinelli credit … Continue reading Divergent views about Cuccinelli →

When does a 3-3 vote equal a majority?

When that vote is cast by members of the Norfolk School Board. “The board did vote in open session, 3 to 3, and with that vote, said that Dr. Bentley had our full support to come in and work with us as our new superintendent,” Tonelson said. Forget for a minute whether the vote was … Continue reading When does a 3-3 vote equal a majority? →