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!

Silver Diner Blueplate ’08: cast your vote

The folks over at Silver Diner are allowing folks to cast their votes early for the Presidential election by buying an omelette. From the press release: By selecting either the Chicago-style "Obamalette" or the Southwestern-style "McCainlette" from the restaurant's all-day breakfast menu, Silver Diner is giving guests the chance to predict the winner of the … Continue reading Silver Diner Blueplate ’08: cast your vote →

Wagner nails it in VP op-ed

Former Finance Secretary and 2009 LG candidate Jody Wagner wrote an op-ed which appeared in Tuesday's Virginian Pilot. The topic was, of course, the budget deficit that the Commonwealth is facing, rumored to be in the neighborhood of $3 billion. "The challenge, of course," Wagner says, "will be to find ways to tighten the belt … Continue reading Wagner nails it in VP op-ed →

MTP on SNL

In case you missed Meet the Press Sunday morning, here is a bit of video. I think it's pretty funny when MTP uses clips from Saturday Night Live 😉 Queen Latifah as Gwen Ifill? Priceless 🙂 The entire SNL skit is below the fold

McAuliffe in Norfolk Tuesday

Former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe will be in Norfolk Tuesday at noon at Webb Center at ODU. He will be discussing Obama's health care plan. McAuliffe is rumored to be running for Governor in 2009.

Opinion, please: No zero grade?

Sunday's Virginian Pilot had an article about the awarding of zeros in local school systems. In Suffolk, teachers are expected to make "every effort" to get students to make up the missing work, including notifying parents, before giving a zero on an assignment. In Chesapeake, zeros are automatic only when a student has cheated or … Continue reading Opinion, please: No zero grade? →

PilotOnline and Daily Press: some tech tips

Hey computer geeks at PilotOnline! Cute favicon but it really needs to be fixed. Instead of a white background, make it transparent. That way, it won't look so garish in my browser tab. DailyPress.com - you guys need to fix your background. I happen to have a default color set in my browser (to check … Continue reading PilotOnline and Daily Press: some tech tips →

Norfolk NAACP 51st Annual Banquet

Some 500 people gathered Saturday evening for the Norfolk Branch of the NAACP's 51st Annual Life Membership and Freedom Fund Banquet. The event was held at The Murray Center, which has become the premier location in Norfolk for such outings. Among the attendees were US Rep. Bobby Scott, Sen. Creigh Deeds, Dels. Kenny Alexander, Joe … Continue reading Norfolk NAACP 51st Annual Banquet →

The Pulpit Speaks: November 29, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, 'I have no pleasure in them; while the … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 29, 1958 →

Veterans for Mark Warner

Coming up this Thursday, Mark Warner and Jim Webb will be in Norfolk to for an event to launch Veterans for Mark Warner. If you are a veteran and are supporting Warner, you're invited 🙂 The event will be held Thursday, October 9 at 10:30am at the US Navy Memorial (adjacent to the USS Wisconsin) … Continue reading Veterans for Mark Warner →

Del. Bob Brink on absentee voting

Check out this podcast from the Virginia House Democrats featuring Del. Bob Brink discussing absentee voting, including the bill he sponsored that allows pregnant women to vote absentee. And remember, the deadline for registering to vote is Monday, October 6. If you haven't registered, please do so.