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!

Fliergate update: to the grand jury

According to The Virginian-Pilot: The Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office will be presenting evidence to a grand jury on April 4 on possible campaign disclosure violations related to a flyer Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms’ campaign workers circulated last Nov. 4. Commonwealth’s Attorney Earle Mobley will bring evidence against Dave Iwans of DIA , Inc. of … Continue reading Fliergate update: to the grand jury →

Grassroots rally with DPVA chair Cranwell

Join Democratic State Chairman Cranwell as we kick off the 2009 Campaign Season Welcome Chairman Cranwell to Virginia Beach Join us next Saturday, March 28th at 7:00pm for a major grassroots rally with Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Dick Cranwell to kick-off the 2009 campaign season.  Other local elected officials will be announced soon. During … Continue reading Grassroots rally with DPVA chair Cranwell →

Moran rolls out economic recovery plan

Beginning in Charlottesville last Friday and continuing to Norfolk Monday, gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran is rolling out his economic recovery plan. At the core of his plan are small businesses, who comprise more than 97% of Virginia's businesses and who employ about half of the private workforce. Also included are some of the most vulnerable … Continue reading Moran rolls out economic recovery plan →

McAuliffe polling issues

Last week, Too Conservative questioned whether polls being conducted by gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe were push polls. Sunday, I received the following via email: Yesterday afternoon I received a phone call from "Ross Marketing" saying they wanted to ask me a few questions about the Virginia governor's campaign. When I asked what candidate they were … Continue reading McAuliffe polling issues →

Reminder: HR Civic Engagement Summit

Just a reminder that the Hampton Roads Civic Engagement Summit is quickly approaching. It will be held April 4, from 8:30am to 12:30pm at ODU. If you haven't registered for this event, please do so.

The Pulpit Speaks: August 1, 1959

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. The presence of hypocrisy today is appalling! Everyone wants to be hiding behind something. Deep down within us, we like to think that we are getting away with something nobody knows but us. … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: August 1, 1959 →

A fairy tale

Leonard Pitts: (Once upon a time,) ... only the local paper performs the critical function of holding accountable the mayor, the governor, the local magnates and potentates for how they spend your money, run your institutions, validate or violate your trust. Does your local paper do this? Ours doesn't. UPDATE: The Virginian-Pilot was named the … Continue reading A fairy tale →

Edmonson files suit

Pat Edmonson, candidate for LG, has filed suit against an anonymous blogger running a website opposed to her. Hurling homophobic and racial slurs, an unidentified blogger has launched an Internet attack on lieutenant governor candidate Pat Edmonson. Campaign officials said the barbs began with e-mails sent in recent weeks and have migrated to an anti-Edmonson … Continue reading Edmonson files suit →

All in against AIG

It seems everyone jumped on AIG Thursday. First, there was an email from Brian Moran. In it, he asks that we "stand up to greed." Say NO to using our taxpayer dollars to reward these executives. Moments later (literally - the emails were 6 minutes apart), I got an email from Creigh Deeds. He wants … Continue reading All in against AIG →