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!

Norfolk singer makes Today Show but not AGT

Four days after she graduated from Hampton University, Amber Garrett went to New York to audition for America's Got Talent. She didn't make the cut for the show, but she did get a bit of national exposure on the Today show. The 21-year Maury High School grad will have a vocal recital this coming Saturday … Continue reading Norfolk singer makes Today Show but not AGT →

Women Choose Deeds event in NoVA Monday

Received via email: Monday Aug 10 10:30 AM Ernst Community Cultural Center NOVA Annandale 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, Va 22003 Please come to this event if you can (men welcome as beloved allies), or if you're not in the area, please sign up to get news from the Deeds campaign and find out what's … Continue reading Women Choose Deeds event in NoVA Monday →

If I lived in Portsmouth

I don't live in Portsmouth but if I did, I'd be outraged at this. Council members have fined [Mayor James] Holley $2,500 for an ongoing pattern of using his city assistants to perform personal chores. If he doesn't contest the fine, the money will be deducted from his paycheck. Holley was elected over a relatively … Continue reading If I lived in Portsmouth →

Obama/Deeds rally in NoVA

I wasn't able to attend the Obama/Deeds rally in NoVA Thursday evening but Kenton Ngo was there and has his thoughts up. The best I can do is provide the remarks given by President Obama and our next governor, Creigh Deeds, both of which are below the fold. Image courtesy of New Dominion Project REMARKS … Continue reading Obama/Deeds rally in NoVA →

Bruce Smith Hall of Fame induction Saturday

Norfolk native Bruce Smith, a resident of Virginia Beach, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday. Smith, the NFL's all-time sack leader, played 19 seasons in the NFL. He was elected to the Hall in his first year of eligibility. Smith graduated from Norfolk's Booker T. Washington High School and Virginia … Continue reading Bruce Smith Hall of Fame induction Saturday →

Friday fun: your political views

My Political Views I am a left social libertarian Left: 5.05, Libertarian: 4.31 Political Spectrum Quiz My Foreign Policy Views Score: -5.25 Political Spectrum Quiz My Culture War Stance Score: -5.72 Political Spectrum Quiz h/t The Richmonder

Kaine grants conditional pardons to 3 of Norfolk 4

I'm still listening to Governor Kaine's press conference via telephone but just received his press release on this via email. In the release, the governor granted conditional pardons to the four former sailors who were convicted in the rape and murder of Michelle Moore-Bosko. Four ex-sailors who served together in Norfolk during the late 1990’s … Continue reading Kaine grants conditional pardons to 3 of Norfolk 4 →

I saw a delegate candidate

I attended Norfolk's National Night Out celebration Tuesday evening. Saw a lot of people there that I hadn't seen in a while. The church where we gathered was literally overflowing with people - so much so that a lot of folks gathered outside, listening to the events inside over the loudspeakers. After the program, it … Continue reading I saw a delegate candidate →

Creigh Call Quickie: redistricting, uranium mining

I got a chance to chat with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds a bit ago. He's in the midst of his Deeds Country tour and I got tired just listening to all the stops he's making as well as those coming up 🙂 In our brief phone call, we talked about two issues: redistricting and … Continue reading Creigh Call Quickie: redistricting, uranium mining →