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!

Super Bowl XLIV: Saints versus Colts

The New Orleans Saints - with a bit of help from the Minnesota Vikings (5 turnovers!) and the refs - won the NFC Championship Sunday night, 31-28, in overtime. The team heads to the Super Bowl for the first time in its 43-year existence. They face the Indianapolis Colts, who earlier in the day, defeated … Continue reading Super Bowl XLIV: Saints versus Colts →

Bill spotlight: HB664 aimed at Sen. Norment

The Virginian-Pilot Monday reports on HB664, a bill introduced by Peninsula Del. Tom Gear (R-91st), which seeks to prohibit members of the General Assembly - or their law partners - from serving as Commissioner of Accounts. The bill is aimed squarely at the only member of the legislature who currently serves: Senator Tommy Norment (R-3rd), … Continue reading Bill spotlight: HB664 aimed at Sen. Norment →

AFC/NFC Championship predictions and polls

Not too shabby last week - three out of four 😉  This week, the champions of the two divisions will be crowned. I'm picking the Colts over the Jets, and the Vikings over the Saints. Vote your picks!      As always, the polls are scheduled to close just before the start of the game.

Random, interrelated thoughts

I spent some time yesterday with some folks that reinforced in my mind a few things. One is that a lot of people never even bother to try to put themselves in the shoes of another. While failing to acknowledge that their perspective is shaped by who they are and their own life's experiences, they … Continue reading Random, interrelated thoughts →

Corporations 1, citizens 0

In a ruling today (pdf), the Supreme Court of the United States said, essentially, that corporations are people, too, and no restrictions on spending should apply to them. Think we've had influence-peddling before now? Just wait. While corporations still cannot contribute directly to candidates, they will be able to spend freely on the candidates' behalf. … Continue reading Corporations 1, citizens 0 →

BREAKING: Hadjikakos withdraws from Norfolk race

I just received this announcement: Dear Friends: I have been humbled by all of the wonderful support received regarding my interest in running for the Ward 1 city council seat in Norfolk.  The reason behind my seeking office is to be an strong advocate for Ward 1 so that the area receives its fair share … Continue reading BREAKING: Hadjikakos withdraws from Norfolk race →

WOYM* Wacky Wednesday open thread

*WOYM = What's on your (and my) mind Another Wednesday and lots of stuff going on, some of it wacky. Brown wins in Massachusetts. A Republican wins in supposedly blue MA. Let's play the blame game! There's certainly enough to go around. EDIT: How could I forget about Jim Webb's response to Brown's win? Can … Continue reading WOYM* Wacky Wednesday open thread →

Tuesday Tech: stuff that doesn’t work (VITA)

Those who follow me on Twitter know that I've been having a bit of a problem with spam. Actually, it's a pretty big problem. Spammers are ingenious when it comes to keeping their identities secret. One of the ways they do that is by email address spoofing. As this article explains: Have you ever gotten … Continue reading Tuesday Tech: stuff that doesn’t work (VITA) →

Filler-Corn announces for 41st House

There will be a special election on March 2 to fill the seat in the 41st House District, which became vacant with the election of Dave Marsden to the State Senate last week. Announcing her candidacy today is Democrat Eileen Filler-Corn. According to a press release from the House Democratic Caucus, Filler-Corn is a long-time … Continue reading Filler-Corn announces for 41st House →

CPA Day at the General Assembly

The Virginia Society of CPAs is holding a lobby day today at the General Assembly. The organization, founded in 1909, consists of more than 8,700 individuals - including me - who "actively work in public accounting, private industry, government agencies or in educational institutions." It's that "actively work" part that kept me from participating in the … Continue reading CPA Day at the General Assembly →