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!

Nye will go on Armed Services Committee

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer was in town Thursday campaigning for 2nd Congressional District candidate Glenn Nye. When asked during an interview about possible committee assignments, Hoyer said: In my view, he will go on the Armed Services Committee because of the importance of the military in this district. When running for the first time … Continue reading Nye will go on Armed Services Committee →

Another Democratic AG candidate for 2009?

Perhaps. Roanoke lawyer John Fishwick has taken the first step toward launching a bid for state attorney general and is vowing to be an advocate for the middle class if he wins statewide office. Fishwick said Wednesday he has formed a campaign committee with an eye toward seeking the Democratic nomination for attorney general in … Continue reading Another Democratic AG candidate for 2009? →

Rubin and Rubin on Virginia Votes

Joel Rubin, moderator of WVEC TV’s On the Record, and his son Dan, reporter for WTKR-TV Channel 3, are co-hosts of a half hour program on upcoming elections in the state and area to air on Cox Cable Channel 11 starting this Sunday, October 19 at 8pm. “Virginia Votes 2008” includes features on the November … Continue reading Rubin and Rubin on Virginia Votes →

Nye receives endorsement of former Bush appointee

According to The Hill's Blog Briefing, 2nd Congressional District Democratic candidate Glenn Nye has received the endorsement of retired Admiral David Stone. President Bush nominated Stone as for the assistant secretary for the Department of Homeland Security position where he was in charge of the entire Transportation Security Administration. The endorsement came on Tuesday. Wednesday … Continue reading Nye receives endorsement of former Bush appointee →

Transportation revenues expected to decline $2.1B

Revised estimates of federal and state transportation revenues reveal an expected decline of $2.1 to $2.6 billion over the next six years. The news was delivered by Transportation Secretary Pierce R. Homer today at the meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. This comes on top of the $1.1 billion announced in June. According to the … Continue reading Transportation revenues expected to decline $2.1B →

It’s official: leave the campaign gear in the car

I'm not sure why anyone expected a different answer than the one Nancy Rodrigues, Secretary of the State Board of Elections, gave about three weeks ago. At the time I wrote the post, she qas quite unambiguous as to her interpretation of the statute. So Tuesday's decision is no surprise: no campaign hats, shirts, buttons, … Continue reading It’s official: leave the campaign gear in the car →

Drake v Nye: our obligation to the people of Iraq?

In the third and final question posed to 2nd CD candidates, The Virginian Pilot asks, "After 5 years, what is America's obligation to the people of Iraq?" Incumbent Republican Thelma Drake gives a brief history lesson on Europe after World War II, citing the effect of the Marshall Plan in creating stability there. She also … Continue reading Drake v Nye: our obligation to the people of Iraq? →

NASA Langley: An open secret

So says Del. Joe May in this Washington Post article. May organized a recent trip to the Hampton facility for law makers and business owners to make them aware of the capabilities. The trip's purpose was to foster relationships between the agency -- with its $17 billion budget -- and companies that might want a … Continue reading NASA Langley: An open secret →

Drake v Nye: restructure federal tax system?

With the extended deadline for income taxes coming in just two days, it was appropriate - for me, at least - that today's question posed to the candidates in the 2nd Congressional District by The Virginian Pilot focused on how they would restructure the federal tax system. (As an aside, locating the article online us … Continue reading Drake v Nye: restructure federal tax system? →

Kos poll shows Drake 51%, Nye 37%

A Daily Kos-commissioned poll shows Republican incumbent Thelma Drake enjoying a 14-point lead over Democratic challenger Glenn Nyem with 12% of the voters being undecided. The poll was conducted by Research 2000 on October 7 and 8 and has a margin of error of +/- 5%. The same poll shows John McCain leading Barack Obama … Continue reading Kos poll shows Drake 51%, Nye 37% →