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!

Robin Abbott/Mark Warner event a success

Promoted from the comments - by Newport News Dem: Robin Abbott’s event this afternoon was a blockbuster success! About 75-100 people were in attendance to hear Robin talk about personal story and the need to break the logjam in Richmond by the GnOP failed leadership of the House. Due to Phil Hamilton’s traffic jams on … Continue reading Robin Abbott/Mark Warner event a success →

AG debate: Differences revealed

From the Steve Shannon for Attorney General Campaign: Virginia Beach, VA - The first debate in the race for Attorney General revealed profound differences between Senator Ken Cuccinelli and Delegate Steve Shannon. Shannon emphasized his experience as a criminal prosecutor and the leading role he has taken in child protection. Cuccinelli by contrast focused more … Continue reading AG debate: Differences revealed →

Warner in Hampton Roads

Sen. Mark Warner spent the day in Hampton Roads Friday.  The Virginian-Pilot covered his first stop at the meeting of a group of clerics in Norfolk, where his topic was end-of-life care as a part of the overall health care debate. Lunchtime brought the Senator to Chesapeake for a meeting with members of the Hampton … Continue reading Warner in Hampton Roads →

Hampton Roads delivers

In 2007, the House of Delegates picked up four seats - two of them in Hampton Roads. And in 2007, the State Senate picked up four seats - again, two of them in Hampton Roads. How did we pick up those four seats in 2007? I believe it was a combination of things. First, we … Continue reading Hampton Roads delivers →

Reminder: Bouchard kickoff tonight

Just a quick reminder that Del. Joe Bouchard's campaign kickoff is tonight. When: Thursday, June 18, 5pm - 7pm Where: Bayville Park, 4132 First Court Road, Virginia Beach, VA Cost: Free RSVP to (757) 226-0427 I'm going to try to make it. Hope to see you there!

West reception

Please Join Senator Ralph Northam At a reception hosted by Charles Montagna, Esq. Benefiting House of Delegates Candidate Gary West Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 5pm-7pm At the law office of: Montagna, Klein, Camden 425 Monticello Ave Norfolk, VA 23510 Please RSVP to: manager@garywestfordelegate.com or (757) 874-0492 . .

ICYMI: vpap improvements

I was just looking up some stuff over at The Virginia Public Access Project and was amazed at the wealth of information they have incorporated into the site. The one thing I found most interesting: party performance over the last few elections. Take a look at this short video. vpap just gets better and better. … Continue reading ICYMI: vpap improvements →

Challenge local government? Pay up

Only in America: Forty Gloucester County residents have been ordered to pay the county $2,000 each for a failed effort to remove four elected officials. The order entered Tuesday by substitute Circuit Court Judge Westbrook Parker formalizes a ruling he issued in December that found the residents abused the judicial system for political purposes. The … Continue reading Challenge local government? Pay up →

McDonnell won’t sign “no tax” pledge

And for that he got slammed in a Washington Times editorial today. Poor Bob. He's getting it from both sides. h/t Virginia Tomorrow