I attended the VEA forum in Hampton last night. The event was the first of the season to feature all four candidates for governor, although not at the same time. Republican candidate Bob McDonnell appeared first and alone, while the three Democratic candidates - Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran - appeared together. Additional … Continue reading VEA gubernatorial forum
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!
Photos from VEA debate
I'll try to get some video up tomorrow, along with my take on the debate. For now, here are a few photos. (Click to enlarge)
Netroots gubernatorial debate 4/29 questions thread
Hosted by Not Larry Sabato, The Huffington Post, Fire Dog Lake and the Collegiate Times, the gubernatorial debate featuring Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran will take place at Virginia Tech next Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30pm. Every question to be asked of the candidates will come through the new media. You can submit … Continue reading Netroots gubernatorial debate 4/29 questions thread
30-day notice
It's that time again 😉 Preparations for my 4th Annual Memorial Day Bash are underway. The event will be held Saturday, May 23rd from 2pm to 5pm at my home. More details will be forthcoming.
American Idol results 04/22/09: two go home
Disco week, thankfully, came to an end Wednesday night with two people being voted off American Idol. The show opened with a dance number, choreographed by judge Paula Abdul, featuring the seven remaining contestants. The dancing was OK, the lip synching less so. I would have preferred a real singing number over the dancing - … Continue reading American Idol results 04/22/09: two go home
Norfolk Forum: Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski
I attended the Norfolk Forum last night to hear the last of this season's speakers, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, co-hosts of of the MSNBC show Morning Joe. I don't have much to add to the comments by David Campbell here. I've never seen the show but I certainly didn't expect the schtick that substituted … Continue reading Norfolk Forum: Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski
American Idol 04/21/09: Disco
The theme of Tuesday night's show was disco, although little real disco was on display. In fact, I suspect the two people whose performances were closest to disco - Lil and Matt - are going home Wednesday. Despite her having lost her voice, I dont think that was Lil's problem last night. I think her … Continue reading American Idol 04/21/09: Disco
Virginia Partisans recommends Moran
In a press release late yesterday, the Virginia Partisans Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club "recommends" Brian Moran for Governor. The organization, which dates back to 1990, generally does not endorse in primary elections. The entire press release is below the fold. UPDATE: I just received Moran's statement on the Partisans support. It, too, is below … Continue reading Virginia Partisans recommends Moran
Biking in Norfolk a crime?
Apparently. But only if you live in low-income neighborhoods. Police records show dozens of bike seizures in the past three years from the city's lowest-income neighborhoods, including Park Place, Huntersville, Barraud Park and public housing. Those same records show police steer clear of the city's more affluent areas like Ghent, Larchmont/Edgewater and Lambert's Point. No … Continue reading Biking in Norfolk a crime?
Debate wrapup
The three Democratic candidates for governor squared off in the first debate* of the season Sunday at The College of William & Mary. Hosted by The Farm Team and moderated by Andrea Mitchell of MSNBC, the crowd of 400+ was treated to 90 minutes of political posturing as the candidates presented their stances on a … Continue reading Debate wrapup
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