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!

American Idol 05/19/09: The finale

The two finalists for the title of American Idol each took the stage three times tonight. The first song was of their own choosing and neither Adam nor Kris disappointed. Adam, who lost the coin toss, went first with "Mad World." Kris, sitting at the piano, did a wonderful interpretation of  "Ain't No Sunshine." The … Continue reading American Idol 05/19/09: The finale →

ICYMI: WashPo on polls

They are all junk. Our responsibility is to scrutinize the data we report as carefully as we do the sources we quote in stories. By publishing numbers of uncertain quality or ones lacking essential context, we amplify those findings, and risk misleading you. None of the recent polls in the Virginia governor's race meet our … Continue reading ICYMI: WashPo on polls →

Kerry on Norfolk real estate assessors

Virginian-Pilot columnist Kerry Dougherty takes a tip from my earlier post on the Norfolk real estate assessor's plan to review all of the properties in the city in an article today. She sided with many of the comments posted: When we find out how many residents rolled out the welcome mat, we'll also know how … Continue reading Kerry on Norfolk real estate assessors →

Congrats to President Broderick

The ODU Board of Visitors has named John Broderick president of the university. Broderick, 52, has been at the university for 15 years and hasbeen acting president for nearly a year. He succeeds Roseann Runte to become the eighth president in the university's history. Congratulations to President Broderick! Photo from The Virginian-Pilot

Help Joe Bouchard

When I spoke last week of what was at stake in November, I mentioned the possibility of us losing seats. In my mind, I was thinking about the challenge facing my friend, Del. Joe Bouchard. Those who know me well know that I don't casually toss around the term "friend." Until he ran in 2007, … Continue reading Help Joe Bouchard →

From someone with no horse in the race

Ryan Nobles of NBC12 has this to say about the negative tone of  the gubernatorial race (emphasis mine): But since we are on the topic let’s set the record straight. All three of the democratic candidates for governor have been negative at one point or another. It comes in many different forms: radio-ads, blog posts, … Continue reading From someone with no horse in the race →

Bowerbank endorses Wagner

Here is a video of former LG candidate Jon Bowerbank endorsing Jody Wagner Mike Signer, the other LG candidate in the race, reports via Twitter that a number of former Bowerbank supporters are now with him.

The Pulpit Speaks: December 6, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. “And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him saying,’Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.’” – Matt. 8:2 A few days ago, I was listening to the conversation of two … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: December 6, 1958 →