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!

McAuliffe holds Economic Roundtable in Norfolk

The Murray Center in Norfolk was the setting Monday for an Economic Roundtable, the first of a series of such events that gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe plans to hold around the Commonwealth over the next six weeks.  From the email announcing the series: With Virginia facing unprecedented economic challenges, the roundtables will focus on a … Continue reading McAuliffe holds Economic Roundtable in Norfolk →

Hampton Roads Performs

Last Tuesday, I attended the launch of Hampton Roads Performs, the first regional version of Virginia Performs, itself an initiative of the Council on Virginia's Future. On hand for the launch were Governor Tim Kaine, who chairs the council, vice chair John O. (Dubby) Wynne, Hampton Roads Partnership chair Dana Dickens and representatives from the … Continue reading Hampton Roads Performs →

JJ Dinner 2009 wrapup

UPDATE: As they become available, I will add links to the JJ videos of the candidates.  Click on the candidate's name below for the link to their video. I headed  up to Richmond Saturday afternoon after a day of work. I entered the Richmond Convention Center from the back of the building. Once inside, I … Continue reading JJ Dinner 2009 wrapup →

The Pulpit Speaks: January 21, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown.This is the first article that I have in my collection. Once again we enter into a new year. We look down and see the scars brought on us by the struggles, strifes, and … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: January 21, 1956 →

SPSA “blatantly” hid financial straits

So goes the headline in today's ongoing saga of Southeastern Public Service Authority, better known as SPSA. The Virginia Pilot reports that the troubled agency received a scathing letter from Sheryl Bailey, executive director of the Virginia Resources Authority, which loaned SPSA $129 million. SPSA "blatantly and recklessly misrepresented" its financial condition... [...] The VRA, … Continue reading SPSA “blatantly” hid financial straits →

Rasmussen: Moran remains tied with McDonnell

Rasmussen Reports has a new poll out of Virginia gubernatorial candidates.  It shows Bob McDonnell leading Brian Moran by three points, which is within the poll's margin of error of +/-4.5 points, making the race between the two a virtual tie. McDonnell leads Terry McAuliffe by 7 and Creigh Deeds by 9. In December, Moran … Continue reading Rasmussen: Moran remains tied with McDonnell →

Live blogging McAuliffe telephone town hall

Terry McAuliffe, Democratic candidate for governor, is holding a telephone town hall meeting right now. I called in on the press listen-only line, but then my home phone rang - I got called for it, anyway. McAuliffe says this is the third such call he has made. Prior calls, he said, had over 5,000 callers … Continue reading Live blogging McAuliffe telephone town hall →

Spruill responds

There has been a lot written about the comments of Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. in this article.  Spruill just released the following statement: In response to comments made on the floor of the House of Delegates during debate on HB2314 by Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr, (D) of Chesapeake. "While speaking in opposition to a bill … Continue reading Spruill responds →

Smoking ban, part deux

Just got a news release from the Governor's office regarding the impending statewide smoking ban. My position on the subject hasn't changed one iota from the one I posted almost two years ago. I suspect the next government intervention will consist of banning smoking in my car and home. Oh wait - that's already on … Continue reading Smoking ban, part deux →