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!

The DNC through the eyes of a kid

I believe Kenton Ngo, who served as a page at the DNC, is all of 17. But his writeup of the convention contains the perceptions and wisdom of someone much older. It was choreographed down to the line, which signs went up when. On the first three nights, a succession of signs followed a succession … Continue reading The DNC through the eyes of a kid →

Nye going on TV Tuesday

2nd CD candidate Glenn Nye is going up on TV beginning Tuesday, according to PilotOnline. Over the next week, Nye’s one 30-second spot will air 210 times on WAVY, WTKR, WVBT and WVEC, public filings show. The $50,960 ad buy includes a $2,200 high-profile placement during Saturday’s Virginia Tech-Georgia Tech football game. Note that this … Continue reading Nye going on TV Tuesday →

This is what I call public service

Donating her time to her city - as its city manager: After the City Council offered her the job as Franklin's interim city manager, June Fleming shared her surprise. Of course, she wanted to work. She wanted to spend at least 40 hours a week overseeing a staff of nearly 200 and an operating budget … Continue reading This is what I call public service →

Calling out Warner to debate

In the midst of the convention, I caught this story about Mark Warner turning down the League of Women Voters' invitation to debate Jim Gilmore in a live, televised state-wide event. I was reminded of it when reading the editorial in Thursday morning's Virginian Pilot. Gilmore, typically, thinks that Warner is ducking him. "I think … Continue reading Calling out Warner to debate →

The Pulpit Speaks: September 27, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "And every one that heareth these words and doeth them not shall be likened unto a foolish man which built his house upon the sand; and the rains descended and the floods came … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: September 27, 1958 →

How I spent my day

Re-doing this blog 😉 I'm using what amounts to a blank canvas - Sandbox - so I had to do all of the CSS styling from scratch. I have been wanting another sidebar and this was the only way for me to get it. So poke around, and let me know if you see things … Continue reading How I spent my day →

OTR 9/7: SBE, Gail “For Rail” Parker

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with State Board of Elections Secretary Nancy Rodrigues. I hope host Joel Rubin had the chance to ask her about the issue which surfaced about the student registrations. Also on tap is perennial candidate Gail "For Rail" Parker, who is running for Senate. And in his … Continue reading OTR 9/7: SBE, Gail “For Rail” Parker →

Lining up behind Jody!

Jody Wagner's campaign for LG is off to a tremendous start. In an email today, the campaign announced the support of members of the General Assembly. "Jody Wagner was an integral part of the team that helped turn Virginia's finances around and get the state back on the right track," said Delegate Joe Bouchard. "That's … Continue reading Lining up behind Jody! →

Crime and punishment

Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff was sentenced to 4 years in prison Thursday. Already in prison in Florida, the sentence was longer than he had expected but not as long as it could have been. "I come before you as a broken man," Abramoff said at his sentencing before U.S. District Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle. "I'm … Continue reading Crime and punishment →