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!

Virginia Votes 2008

In case you missed the show hosted by Joel Rubin and his son, Dan, check out these videos. Most were recorded during the recent Harbor Party at Town Point Park, an annual fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Norfolk. Presidential and US Senate races VA-02 candidates and Virginia Beach mayoral candidates 2009 candidates for Governor, … Continue reading Virginia Votes 2008 →

VB School Board: vote Erika Walker-Cash

A friend* of mine got me out of bed bright and early last Tuesday morning to attend a breakfast for Young Audiences of Virginia.  Among those in attendance was a young lady I had not previosuly met - Erika Walker-Cash - who is running for one of two at-large seats on the School Board. I … Continue reading VB School Board: vote Erika Walker-Cash →

Three hours

That was how long I had to wait this morning in order to vote absentee. When I arrived, the line had wrapped around each side of the hallway, with the third part of it in the middle. By the time I left, it had thinned out a bit. I understand that folks starting lining up … Continue reading Three hours →

CDBA Women’s Review: Lesli Rotenberg

The Central Business District Association's Women's Review bills itself as "providing professional businesswomen in Hampton Roads the opportunity to hear outstanding speakers." Thursday's luncheon lived up to that billing - and then some. The scheduled speaker was Paula A. Kerger, president and CEO of Public Broadcasting Service. Unfortunately, Kerger was unable to attend; as it … Continue reading CDBA Women’s Review: Lesli Rotenberg →

Independent spending VA-02, 05, 11 – pickups?

It has been interesting to follow the independent spending in the Congressional races in Virginia. Swing State Project has made it easy. Based on the last update (10/29), we can see the efforts of the DCCC and NRCC as well as other independent groups to take or retain seats. In the 11th, an open seat … Continue reading Independent spending VA-02, 05, 11 – pickups? →

Dems looking good in 2009

So says Tim Craig of The Washington Post. A recent poll conducted by the paper shows significant strength of the Democratic brand heading into 2009. Of registered voters, 48 percent prefer a Democratic governor vs. 31 percent who want a Republican. That bodes well for our candidate, although no doubt those numbers will change once … Continue reading Dems looking good in 2009 →

The latest blogger to join the fray

Joel Rubin, host of WVEC's On the Record, has joined the blogging world. Check out his blog here. Welcome to the wild and wacky world of blogging! Careful, Joel. Next thing you know you'll have a Twitter account, Facebook page and a MySpace account 😆