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!

Moran VB office opening Saturday

Please join Former Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf Mayor Paul Fraim Mayor James Holley Former Chesapeake Mayor William E. Ward Delegate Kenny Alexander Delegate Joe Bouchard Delegate Bobby Matheison Bryan Collins, Chesapeake Councilman Dr. Shelia Hill, Chair, Chesapeake School Board Tina Pullen, Chesapeake School Board Member Former Virginia Beach Councilwoman Louisa Strayhorn for an Open … Continue reading Moran VB office opening Saturday →

Off

Well, not actually fishing (at least not yet)  but I am taking some time off this week. I'm trying to get some rest and I hope to see enough sunshine to work in the yard a bit and wash my car. While I'm gone, check out some of the other blogs in my sidebar.

5 businesses = zero jobs

I got the email late last night from the McAuliffe campaign which alerted me to the Washington Post article that appeared in today's paper. The thing in the article that jumped out at me was this: And at a candidates' forum in December, in response to Moran's claim to be the only candidate who had … Continue reading 5 businesses = zero jobs →

PacMan KOs Hitman in the 2nd

Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao hit Ricky "Hitman" Hatton with a left hook and took him out in the second round. Watch it while you can 🙂 UPDATE: And, as expected, the video has been removed.

Moran on the radio

Brian is on the radio in Hampton Roads. The ad celebrates the first 100 days of President Obama's administration and features former Virginia Beach councilwoman Louisa Strayhorn. Listen to it below.

Friday funny

I received this thru email and thought I'd share 😉 An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profession. Like many young men his age, the boy didn't really know what he wanted to do, and he didn't seem too concerned … Continue reading Friday funny →

LG debate upcoming

According to a press release I just received, the three Democratic candidates for LG - Jody Wagner, Jon Bowerbank and Mike Signer - have agreed to a fourth debate. This one will be hosted by Inside Scoop and televised in Northern Virginia and over the internet on May 10 at 6:30 pm. My email has … Continue reading LG debate upcoming →

American Idol Results 04/29/09: elimination

I was a bit busy watching the debate so I missed the airing of AI. Of course, I have TiVO so all's good 😉 Besides, I got to fast-forward thru the commercials and any dumb parts of the show (like the food fight). Like last season, the remaining five were split into two groups with … Continue reading American Idol Results 04/29/09: elimination →

Wagner releases education plan

LG candidate Jody Wagner released her education plan today (pdf). From the press release: "Our education system lays the foundation for the Commonwealth's future, and the quality of the schooling we're able to deliver to our children will determine their ability to compete in the global economy.  As Virginians, we all owe a debt of … Continue reading Wagner releases education plan →