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!

Some photos

Here are a few photos Speaking next was 2nd CD candidate Glenn Nye. I have some video of the speech and hope to be able to get it up in a bit. Little strange here  - they started early and now we're just hanging around. Hmmm.

Got credentials, inside now

There was a bit of a problem getting press credentials for this. More on that later. But I did get them and now I'm back inside inthe air conditioning. And, although the press release said something different, we have wireless access. The helps but my battery situation ain't good 😦 More later.

Live from Chesapeake

I am at Oscar Smith HS in Chesapeake right now. The media was allowed in at 2PM to set up. Promptly at 3, as promised, we were asked to leave so they can do the security sweep. We are supposed to be let back in at 4:30. I am posting from my Blackberry so please … Continue reading Live from Chesapeake →

RIP Stephanie Tubbs Jones

I had the pleasure of watching Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones in action earlier this year. At the time, I wrote: Acting as MC for the event was Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones. She was an excellent choice for this, alternating between being cheerleader and poet, something I haven’t seen in a while. The Congresswoman died yesterday. … Continue reading RIP Stephanie Tubbs Jones →

Wagner announces Senior campaign advisors

From the Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor campaign: Mo Elleithee, Senior Advisor. Mo has worked on every major Virginia statewide campaign this decade.  He served in senior communications roles on both the winning Warner and Kaine gubernatorial campaigns, as well as on the Robb for Senate campaign in 2000.  In 2006 he directed the DSCC's … Continue reading Wagner announces Senior campaign advisors →

Guess who came to dinner?

I received this via email and thought I'd share 😉 A fawn followed this beagle home -- right through the doggie door -- in the Bittinger, MD area. The owner came home to find the visitor had made himself right at home. This hit the 6 o'clock news big time.   Sure beat out the McCain/Obama … Continue reading Guess who came to dinner? →

CONFIRMED: Obama to hold town halls in Chester and Chesapeake

This just in: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 19, 2008 RICHMOND, Va. –U.S. Sen. Barack Obama will hold town hall meetings in Chester and Chesapeake on Thursday with local voters. In Chester, Obama will be joined by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. Obama will discuss his plan for a $1,000 tax cut benefitting 95 percent of Virginians, … Continue reading CONFIRMED: Obama to hold town halls in Chester and Chesapeake →

Bouchard event for convention delegates

Join Delegate Joe Bouchard for a fundraiser and send-off for Democratic National Convention Delegates at Croc's 19th Street Bistro 620 19th Street, Virginia Beach Friday, August 22nd 5:30 to 7:30 pm Free food and drink! $35 General Admission $100 Host Committee DNC Delegates get in for free! Please RSVP to Joe or for more information … Continue reading Bouchard event for convention delegates →

Post removed

At the request of the Obama campaign, I have removed the earlier post regarding a possible appearance in Chesapeake. Will update once additional information is received.