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!

Bob’s world: family policy proposal #9

A look at one of the fifteen policy proposals put forth by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell in his thesis and the extent to which he attempted to implement the proposal during his career as a legislator and attorney general. Fight the use of federal funds for state sex-education programs or school-based health clinics giving … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #9 →

Mathieson, Bouchard Pancake Breakfast

Second Annual Pancake Breakfast Honoring Our Delegates Bobby Mathieson & Joe Bouchard Hosted by The Honorable Lionell Spruill When: Saturday, Oct. 10th, from 8am to 10am Where: New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church 5549 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach Cost: $5 Per Attendee Questions? Call 226-0427 or 226-0435.

Jeff’s Notes: On Wilder

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times Dispatch takes on former Governor Doug Wilder in the latest version of Jeff's Notes.

Deeds, Kaine to attend Norfolk NAACP dinner

The Norfolk branch of the NAACP will hold its 52nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet tomorrow. The event will be held at The Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton Avenue. The speaker for this year's dinner will be Rev. Dr. James W. Webb II, pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Among the many electeds and candidates in … Continue reading Deeds, Kaine to attend Norfolk NAACP dinner →

Abbott Day of Action rally Saturday

You’re Invited to Robin Abbott’s DAY OF ACTION RALLY!! With Special Guest Governor Tim Kaine When: Saturday, October 3rd 4:00-5:30pm Where: Little Italy, Italian Restaurant 13175 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA (In Greenwood, 1 mile east of Newport News Regional Park) All Are Welcome Come out, meet the Governor and support Robin for Delegate in … Continue reading Abbott Day of Action rally Saturday →

Friday fun: Autumn Leaf Test

Been a while since I posted one of these. With the leaves starting to change colors, I thought this one appropriate. You Are Peaceful and Passive You are an accommodating, diplomatic person. You know there is good and evil in everyone.You try to live with things as they are. You know there's a lot in … Continue reading Friday fun: Autumn Leaf Test →

Thursday roundup: not much happening out there

I've started doing these afternoon roundups to grab the info that has come out during the day you may have missed. Today, not much happening out there. Here's what I've heard about: Republican AG candidate Ken Cuccinelli held a press conference call this morning to announce his plans for the AG's office to advocate on … Continue reading Thursday roundup: not much happening out there →

Ethics panel on Hamilton meets

Adam Rhew of NBC29 broke the story a couple of days ago of the ethics panel meeting in Richmond regarding Del. Phil Hamilton. Today's Virginian-Pilot reports that the panel has interviewed three people from Old Dominion University: President John Broderick, Dean William Graves and administrator David Blackburn. Others interviewed in connection with the ethics inquiry … Continue reading Ethics panel on Hamilton meets →

New Deeds radio ad

Creigh Deeds has a new radio ad out, with slightly different versions across the state. Here is the Hampton Roads version. BTW - how do you like the look of the audio player? 😉

Wednesday roundup: polls, whales

Polls, polls, and more polls. Late Tuesday, SurveyUSA released a poll that shows McDonnell leading Deeds by 14, Bolling leading Wagner by 13, and Cuccinelli leading Shannon by 11. The ink was barely dry on Bob Holsworth's analysis of this poll versus the PPP one when Rasmussen released their poll showing McDonnell up by 9. … Continue reading Wednesday roundup: polls, whales →