In my analysis of Fliergate, I mentioned that there were nine precincts in which the winners were Barack Obama, Will Sessoms and Georgia Allen. I call them "The Flier Ticket" precincts. Let's look a little closer at them. # votes # reg. Obama McCain Oberndorf Sessoms Allen Wilson 5 Seatack 1,959 3,363 1,283 642 564 … Continue reading Fliergate: A closer look (part 1)
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!
The Pulpit Speaks: November 10, 1962
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 10, 1962
OTR 11/30: Ship to FL, charities
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion about the possible location of the Navy's latest nuclear carrier in Jacksonville as opposed to Norfolk. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Frank Roberts, who heads the Hampton Roads Military and Facilities Alliance, and Mal Branch, a former carrier commanding officer who now runs the Virginia … Continue reading OTR 11/30: Ship to FL, charities
Test your civic knowledge
The comment by LittleDavid reminded me about the civic quiz that has been making the rounds. The quiz is here. The average score for all 2,508 Americans taking the following test was 49%; college educators scored 55%. Interestingly enough, the American public scores better on this quiz than do elected officials (which probably explains some … Continue reading Test your civic knowledge
Fliergate update
The Oberndorf campaign for mayor in Virginia Beach has filed a formal complaint in regards to the distribution of fliers showing now mayor-elect Will Sessoms and president-elect Obama. Bruce Williams, a consultant who was hired to help the Sessoms campaign with black voters, said this week that he didn't ask for permission to hand out … Continue reading Fliergate update
Random stuff
Totally unrelated items I've run across "Next president" isn't on local ballot - I've been getting emails about this for a while. The Top 10 Political Turkeys of 2008 - Pretty good list. VA School Board sued over in-class haircut - $1,000 in compensatory damages for something that grows back? Cleaner who turns in $20K … Continue reading Random stuff
Thanksgiving 2008
I started cooking Wednesday and will be preparing stuff right up until dinner time 😉 The menu this year is pretty much the same as before, except no Brussell Sprouts this year. The sweet potato dish will be Praline- Topped Sweet Potatoes and the spinach dish will be Threadgill's Spinach Casserole. Both of those were … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2008
A “d”emocratic candidate in the 81st?
So it appears. I'm confused - why is the "d" small and in quotes? I'll bet he doesn't have a helicopter, though.
Friday fun stuff on a Wednesday: Boggle
You Are Boggle You are an incredibly creative and resourceful person. You're able to dig deep and think outside the box to get things done. You are a non linear thinker. You don't like following directions You draw your inspiration from the strangest places sometimes. You're constantly inspired. What Board Game Are You?
Pilot announces Hartig’s retirement
The Virginian Pilot announced in today's paper the retirement of editorial page editor Dennis Hartig. Hartig, who grew up in the Ocean View section of Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School, joined The Pilot in 1979 as editor of the Virginia Beach Beacon. He later became deputy managing editor, acting editor and, in … Continue reading Pilot announces Hartig’s retirement
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