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!

Getting geared up for the convention?

I am 😉 Seems like the list of things to get done before heading to Denver is getting longer instead of shorter 😦 Of course, part of the problem is that it is difficult to get things done,  between all of the emails and phone calls and conference calls. I've not been a delegate before … Continue reading Getting geared up for the convention? →

National Security Network Town Hall in Norfolk Thursday

The National Security Network, an organization "founded in June 2006 to revitalize America's national security policy, bringing cohesion and strategic focus to the progressive national security community," is having a series of town hall meetings, including one in Norfolk on Thursday, August 14, at 7pm at Nauticus. Speakers will be General James Cullen and Sergeant … Continue reading National Security Network Town Hall in Norfolk Thursday →

New DNCC email: both Hillary and M Warner Tuesday

I just received an email from the DNCC (below the fold). The email is clear: both Hillary Clinton and Mark Warner will be speaking on Tuesday. As announced earlier this week, Mark Warner, former Governor of Virginia, will deliver the Convention’s keynote address, and Senator Hillary Clinton, who is a champion for working families and … Continue reading New DNCC email: both Hillary and M Warner Tuesday →

Warner to speak at convention Tuesday

I received a flurry of emails last overnight that former Governor and Senate candidate Mark Warner will be addressing the Democratic National Convention in primetime Tuesday evening. From one email: According to Obama campaign manager David Plouffe, "Mark Warner is not afraid to challenge the status quo to bring people together and get things moving.  … Continue reading Warner to speak at convention Tuesday →

Norfolk Coordinated Campaign office opening Saturday

The Coordinated Campaign will open its Norfolk office this Saturday, August 16, at 10am. Join 2nd CD candidate Glenn Nye and Norfolk elected officials for the Grand Opening. And then join in canvassing and phone banking! The Norfolk office will be at 9647 First View Street and will provide volunteer opportunities every day. Phone banking: … Continue reading Norfolk Coordinated Campaign office opening Saturday →

Update on Andrea Miller’s campaign

There hasn't been much information coming out of the campaign of Andrea Miller, the Democratic candidate in the 4th CD, who is looking to unseat Randy Forbes. The last I heard, the campaign had lost its campaign manager and finance director. The campaign has a new manager, Penny Jordan. With her permission, here's an email … Continue reading Update on Andrea Miller’s campaign →

DePaul only the latest Bon Secours casualty

UPDATE (8/12, 10:48am): The hearing has been postponed again. Once I get a new date, I'll post it. Bon Secours Health System is on the move again, this time hoping to relocate another one of its urban Virginia hospitals to the suburbs. The above quote comes from a Modern Healthcare magazine article published July 12, … Continue reading DePaul only the latest Bon Secours casualty →

Opinion, please: reporters and political activity

The Virginian Pilot's public editor Joyce Hoffman laid out for readers in her Sunday column the changes to the rules for reporters: The Virginian-Pilot's ethics committee last week upped the ante on the sacrifices newsroom staffers must face when it added bite to its Code of Ethics and Professionalism. The panel broadly defined a provision … Continue reading Opinion, please: reporters and political activity →

Condolences to Del. Jeion Ward

My condolences to Del. Jeion Ward, who lost her son last Wednesday evening. The funeral will be held Tuesday, August 12 at 11am at 6th Mt. Zion Baptist Temple, 3100 Butternut Drive, Hampton, 23666. UPDATE (Sunday, 4:02pm): The obiturary is now available online as is a guest book where you can offer your condolences.