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!

Obama in Va Beach Thursday

Sorry for the delay in posting this. Been a wee bit busy. This Thursday, October 30th, please join Barack Obama in Virginia Beach, where he will talk about his vision for creating the kind of change we need. Change We Need Rally with Barack Obama Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater 3550 Cellar Door Way Virginia … Continue reading Obama in Va Beach Thursday →

Cook: VA-02 upgraded to Toss up, VA-05 to Lean

The Cook Political Report updated the race in the 2nd Congressional District Tuesday from Lean Republican to Toss Up. The race in VA-05 has been upgraded from Likely Republican to Lean Republican. The photo to the left reflects these changes (click to enlarge). More on the races below the fold. GOP Rep. Thelma Drake has … Continue reading Cook: VA-02 upgraded to Toss up, VA-05 to Lean →

Fishwick in AG’s race

I guess he made up his mind since I last posted about this. John Fishwick has set up a website and even recorded an introductory video. That's some funky music you got there, John 😉

Can Warner get to 70%?

The latest Washington Post poll has Mark Warner up 30 points over Jim Gilmore. That is what is known as a thumping. The question has never been will Mark win but rather how large a win he will have. Can he get to 70% of the vote, which would be about the same as his … Continue reading Can Warner get to 70%? →

Drake profited from foreclosures

According to the Democratic Party of Virginia, 2nd Congressional District Rep. Thelma Drake has made more than $400,000 as the result of her purchases of foreclosed homes. In a memo released Tuesday (pdf) and in a related press release, documentation of gains of $437,750 is provided, as follows: Drake purchased 2619 Pretty Lake Avenue in … Continue reading Drake profited from foreclosures →

Jones for mayor event in Norfolk draws a crowd

He may be running for Mayor of Richmond but Dwight Jones has friends in Hampton Roads. Sunday afternoon, some of them gathered for a fundraiser for him. The event came on the same day that The Richmond Times Dispatch released its poll showing that the race for mayor is a virtual tie between Jones and … Continue reading Jones for mayor event in Norfolk draws a crowd →

Beware phony flier

Apparently, an official-looking but phony flier is being circulated in Hampton Roads. From PilotOnline: A phony State Board of Elections flier advising Republicans to vote on Nov. 4 and Democrats on Nov. 5 is being circulated in several Hampton Roads localities, according to state election officials. In fact, Election Day for voters of all political … Continue reading Beware phony flier →

Opinion, please: early voting

Last week, I mentioned that those who can should vote absentee, something that even SBE Secretary Nancy Rodrigues encourages. As the election looms in a little over a week, we are getting reports of early voting from across the country. Unfortunately, Virginia, a battleground state for the first time in a number of years, isn't … Continue reading Opinion, please: early voting →

The Pulpit Speaks: June 23, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Have you ever seen an old young man? There is such a thing, however controversial you may feel my thinking. A few days ago a young man came to me and engaged me … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: June 23, 1956 →