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!

What’s going on at SPSA?

I'm confused. Perusing PilotOnline, I ran across this article about the abrupt cancellation of a Wednesday morning public hearing and vote on the proposed rate increases of the Southeastern Public Service Authority, better known as SPSA. Seems there was a little problem in that the 60-day advance notice was not met. But a larger problem … Continue reading What’s going on at SPSA? →

So, what did I miss?

The cold is getting better but not gone yet.  Just checking my inbox I see a lot of stuff that has been announced over the last few days. Hopefully, y'all have been keeping up by reading the blog aggregators, BNN and VPB. Couple of big announcements: Former President Bill Clinton will be the speaker at … Continue reading So, what did I miss? →

What Matters TV: January editorial roundtable

This month's editorial roundtable had regulars Don Luzzato from The Virginian Pilot and yours truly joined by columnist Pat Murphy, who subbed for BD's Brian Kirwin.  The fourth regular, Kimball Payne of The Daily Press, was interviewed via satellite from the General Assembly. We covered abunch of stuff, including transportation, early voting, and the inaugural. … Continue reading What Matters TV: January editorial roundtable →

Harold Ford, Jr. at ODU

Somehow, I missed the announcement that Democratic Leadership Council chair Harold Ford, Jr. was going to be the speaker for the Annual Old Dominion University Martin Luther King Lecture. I ran into someone Monday at another MLK event and was invited to this one.  I'm not much on DLC types but having followed Ford's 2006 … Continue reading Harold Ford, Jr. at ODU →

Wah! Republican crybabies

Recognize this picture? You should. It's the new logo of The Republican Party of Virginia™ You see, every year, Republicans in the General Assembly have a hissy fit about the Jefferson Jackson dinner, because it occurs during the General Assembly session.  The event is a fundraiser for the Democratic Party of Virginia and the funds … Continue reading Wah! Republican crybabies →

Video of LG/AG candidates

Apparently, there was an event in Fairfax last weekend which drew four of the five LG candidates and the AG candidate.  Lowell (formerly of RK) posted the video of it. These are the folks vying to represent us. h/t: NLS

Children will be children: redistricting videos

The Virginia Interfaith Center, one of the many groups committed to bi-partisan redistricting, provides some video from Monday morning's 7am hearing on their blog. Seems it turned into a bit of "Did, too!" "Did not!" dialogue, you know - the kind you hear on a schoolyard. At the end, the six-member subcommittee voted along party … Continue reading Children will be children: redistricting videos →

MLK Day activities

I started my day bright and early (actually, it wasn't bright because it was foggy) by attending the Urban League of Hampton Roads' 25th Annual MLK Community Leaders breakfast.  As one might expect, many of the folks that I normally see at this event weren't there today. In addition,  the program was changed to have … Continue reading MLK Day activities →