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!

More Wagner endorsements

Jody Wagner, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, announced more endorsements today, this time from leaders within the Democratic Party of Virginia. "Jody will continue the progress that Governor's Warner and Kaine have made in Virginia. Virginian's can trust their state is in the right hands," said Sandra Brandt, chair of the 2nd District Democratic Committee. "Having … Continue reading More Wagner endorsements →

Rumors in the 81st

The announced resignation of Terrie Suit in the 81st district has the phones buzzing.  Although Suit has already endorsed announced candidate Barry D. Knight, his election is far from assured. Virginia Beach sheriff Paul Lanteigne has expressed an interest in the seat. Lanteigne is considering a run as either a Republican or as an independent. … Continue reading Rumors in the 81st →

Friday funny: What American City are you?

You Are New York Cosmopolitan and sophisticated, you enjoy the best in food, art, and culture. You also appreciate a good amount of grit - and very little shocks you. You're competitive, driven, and very likely to succeed. Famous people from New York: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tupac Shakur, Woody Allen What American City Are You?

Remembering 9/11

Everyone remembers where they were on that fateful day, seven years ago. But as I wrote two years ago, something else came out of that event: for a while, we became a nation united. We were united in our grief for the loss of lives so senselessly, in our anger that someone would dare to … Continue reading Remembering 9/11 →

Palin NOT coming to Beach

According to PilotOnline, Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin will not be coming to Virginia Beach on September 18, as previously announced. Maybe this poll scared her off? In the area around Norfolk, Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach — a region John Kerry lost by four points — Obama appears to have a 13-point advantage.

Newt in Norfolk

Seems I wasn't the only blogger [1, 2] who attended The Norfolk Forum last night and heard former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speak. (Oh, and of course, The Pilot was there, too.) I won't rehash all that has been written but there were a couple of things that stood out for me. First, … Continue reading Newt in Norfolk →

Bay Oaks resolved

The City of Norfolk and the Bay Oaks Park Committee have come to a resolution on the 21 acres of land located between 3rd Bay and 7th Bay Streets: Councilman Don Williams suggested that 11 acres between 3rd Bay to 5th Bay be set aside as a park and that the 10 acres between 5th … Continue reading Bay Oaks resolved →

Mark Warner responds

I'm not so sure it was a smart move on Jim Gilmore's part to try to attack Mark Warner on TV. Of course the paltry ad buy - not by Gilmore but by the RPV, as Gilmore doesn't have any money - probably won't be seen by many, but it prompted this response from Mark … Continue reading Mark Warner responds →

Warner, Nye to rally volunteers in Beach today

Gov. Mark Warner and Congressional candidate Glenn Nye will campaign together Tuesday at 5 P.M. in Virginia Beach, as they rally Democratic volunteers to kick off a Coordinated Campaign neighborhood canvass. Warner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, will talk about the importance of electing common-sense Democrats to bring change to Washington and deliver real … Continue reading Warner, Nye to rally volunteers in Beach today →

Terrie Suit to resign

PilotOnline is reporting that Del. Terrie Suit is going to resign from the General Assembly. The article says that she is planning to become a lobbyist. Bearing Drift is reporting that Suit wants to return to private life. The resignation opens up the seat in the 81st district, which Suit won in 1999 over former … Continue reading Terrie Suit to resign →