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!

New page: 2009 candidates

The field has been set. As the result, I have finally gotten around to publishing a page that shows the 2009 statewide and House of Delegates Democratic candidates. Where available, I have included a link to their websites. With the June 30 filing deadline quickly approaching, I hope you will consider contributing to the candidate(s) … Continue reading New page: 2009 candidates →

ICYMI: The Jaded JD is back

One of the blogs I thoroughly enjoyed when I first started reading the Virginia blogosphere was that of The Jaded JD. It is now back, albeit in a slightly different form. A really good piece was posted on the recent AG debate.  Take a few minutes to read and digest.  It hits some pretty significant … Continue reading ICYMI: The Jaded JD is back →

Scott bill picking up steam

Virginia Rep. Bobby Scott (D-3rd) along with Mike Castle (R-Del.) introduced legislation in February that aims to curtail crime by focusing on prevention. According to The Hill's Lauren Victoria Burke, the legislation is picking up steam: The bill ... has 204 co-sponsors, including 16 Republicans. Ninety lawmakers have backed the bill since June 1. The … Continue reading Scott bill picking up steam →

Consider this

The following email is making the rounds. Figured I'd share. Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them. Have you ever wondered, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, why do we have deficits? Have you ever wondered, if all the politicians are against … Continue reading Consider this →

Surovell in the 44th

Courtesy of vpap Reading through the blogosphere after yesterday's announcement by Del. Kris Amundson that she would not be running for re-election this fall, one would get the sense that Republican challenger James McConville has a chance to win this race.  Well, I guess anyone has a chance - the question is how much of … Continue reading Surovell in the 44th →

Can’t pay without bill & city won’t send bill

In what has to be one of the more bizarre tales I've seen in a while, a large taxpayer in Portsmouth wants to pay its personal property tax bill but the city hasn't sent a bill. Marina Mandella would like nothing more than to pay the personal property tax that APM Terminals owes the city … Continue reading Can’t pay without bill & city won’t send bill →

Amundson retires

I certainly didn't see this coming. In a letter to constituents today (pdf) she cites the economy as a motivating factor. In a brief phone call, she told me she absolutely loved being a delegate, calling it a "great, great gig." She says she is going to stay involved. As I expressed to her, I … Continue reading Amundson retires →

The People’s Debate: latest news

Yesterday, organizers of The People's Debate - AARP Virginia and League of Women Voters of Virginia - announced the panelists for the October 12 event: CBS 6 anchor Stephanie Rochon, WCVE’s “Virginia Currents” host May-Lily Lee, AARP Virginia State President Warren Stewart, EdD, and League of Women Voters of Virginia President Olga Hernandez. As previously … Continue reading The People’s Debate: latest news →