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!

RT gets McDonnell on jobs

The Roanoke Times has an interesting editorial on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. The subtitle says it all: Check the record. Bob McDonnell voted to strip a job fund he now calls vital. Go on over and read the whole thing. McDonnell really should explain himself. Yep. And we hope he will.

Hearing on Scott bill today

The Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the House Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing today at 3pm on Rep. Bobby Scott's Youth Promise Act. Thanks to Lauren Victoria Burke of CREW of 42 for the tip! She's keeping up with all of the legislation put forth by the Congressional Black … Continue reading Hearing on Scott bill today →

Wakeup call

Chris Graham of the Augusta Free Press has up a post asking what is going on with Virginia Democrats. What he said was what I alluded to in my post almost a month ago. It's more than just money - and we'll see that with tomorrow's report filings. There seems to be lethargy almost everywhere. … Continue reading Wakeup call →

I wish people could read

I was about to respond to a post about the Governor's plan to provide loans of up to $500 to state employees and then decided my response would be too long.  Let me start with a link to the Governor's news release about the program.  Now, a few quotes from it: The pilot program, a … Continue reading I wish people could read →

A shortage of ammo

Over the last few months, I had been hearing that there is a shortage of ammunition. Honestly, I thought it was just a local thing. That is, until I read this article on the front page of today's Virginian-Pilot: ...blame politics, and the thoroughness of the Democratic victory in November. Gun owners have long viewed … Continue reading A shortage of ammo →

More info on online broadcast of 7/25 gubernatorial debate

I just received a press release from the Virginia Bar Association regarding the online broadcast of the July 25 gubernatorial debate. As previously mentioned, the debate will take place at the Homestead and will be broadcast over the internet from the website, Virginia Talks, and will be interactive. According to the press release (below the … Continue reading More info on online broadcast of 7/25 gubernatorial debate →

Opinion, please: candidates’ families off-limits?

Like many, I was upset by the article announcing that Creigh Deeds' 20-year-old son, Gus, had been charged with misdemeanor alcohol possession. Perhaps it was because of this characterization in the story: His legal entanglement was unearthed through the research of political operatives I was all ready to call out Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell … Continue reading Opinion, please: candidates’ families off-limits? →

The Pulpit Speaks: January 28, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. “Train up a child the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart.” The most disturbing element of modern society is the behavior of our young people. The … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: January 28, 1956 →

Blue Dogs blocking health care reform

According to this AP article (via PilotOnline), the Democratic Blue Dog coalition has put the breaks brakes on health care reform in the House of Representatives. The Blue Dog Democrats' list of demands came on the eve of House Democratic leaders' planned unveiling of their final bill Friday. The bill release was pushed back to … Continue reading Blue Dogs blocking health care reform →