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!

DeSteph doesn’t speak for me

Virginia Beach Councilman Bill DeSteph sent a letter to the mayor and council members of New York, protesting the location of a proposed community center. The letter was wrong on so many levels, including the fact that he used official city letterhead and failed to discuss it with fellow council members. But that wasn't the … Continue reading DeSteph doesn’t speak for me →

2nd CD Republican primary: decisions, decisions

Tuesday is Election Day and here in Hampton Roads, the big question is who will win the Republican nomination to take on Democratic Congressman Glenn Nye and independent Ken Golden in November. There are six candidates and The Virginian Pilot has put together a nice voter guide to help with the decision. Primaries in Virginia … Continue reading 2nd CD Republican primary: decisions, decisions →

Helen Thomas retires

Unless you've been under a rock, you've probably seen the video of veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas, the backlash from which resulted in her retirement Monday. But it was the announcement over the weekend that she was being dropped by her agency that triggered a Thomas memory for me. Back in August 2007, I … Continue reading Helen Thomas retires →

127 points not good enough for VHSL

Stuff like this just makes my blood boil. Morris’ contribution: 127 points. His total shot attempts are lost to history, but Morris made 57 field goals, a bucket about every 30 seconds. He was 13 for 21 from the foul line, shooting underhanded “granny-style,” as required by coach Smith. [...] Morris’ point total still stands … Continue reading 127 points not good enough for VHSL →

VPAP updates local council races

Yes, I know everyone is focused on the Republican primary Tuesday. And I know that November is a long way away. But already the numbers are starting to roll in for local City Council races and The Virginia Public Access Project is on top of things. Last week, VPAP posted the information from the June … Continue reading VPAP updates local council races →

Watch first meeting of reform commission today

The Governor's Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring will hold it's first full meeting this afternoon, beginning at 1pm. The three hour meeting will be streamed live here as well as here. Governor McDonnell will address the commission at 1:10pm. According to the agenda (pdf), Fred Malek, chairman of the commission, will be running the … Continue reading Watch first meeting of reform commission today →

Friday fun: the lollipop test

You Are Creative You are the type of person who always has to be creating something - whether it's something beautiful or something useful. You enjoy getting involved in huge projects. Your projects usually don't have a beginning or an ending. You are always ready to mix things up a bit and do something different. … Continue reading Friday fun: the lollipop test →

AG Cuccinelli: please look at this

I was glad to see local TV station WAVY discuss some of the issues related to the law change and its effect on the situation in Portsmouth regarding the recall of the mayor.  City Attorney Tim Oksman provided the station with a legal review (pdf) of what could happen. Gotta love this part: If a … Continue reading AG Cuccinelli: please look at this →

Dougherty – and Webb – wrong on DADT

Virginian-Pilot columnist Kerry Dougherty took on the issue of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in her column in Sunday's paper.  Although I don't always agree with her, she usually is at least rational in her analysis. This time, in her effort to support the opinion of Senator Jim Webb on the issue, she relies instead on … Continue reading Dougherty – and Webb – wrong on DADT →