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!

Mark Warner on radio at NOON!

Governor Mark Warner will be on WHRV's HearSay with Cathy Lewis today at noon. The Governor will be live in the studio and will be taking your questions.Here are the numbers to call-in: 1-800-940-2240 (Toll Free) 757-440-2665 Make sure to call-in with your question for Governor Warner, today at noon, and listen to HearSay with … Continue reading Mark Warner on radio at NOON! →

Drake Tele-townhall meeting

Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-2nd) held another tele-townhall meeting Monday evening. This one was with her Norfolk constituents. The part of the second that falls in Norfolk is fairly small, so it's not surprising that I recognized some of the participants on the call. I don't know what time the call actually started as it was … Continue reading Drake Tele-townhall meeting →

American Idol Results 03/12/08: Down to 11

American Idol opened with the comment that like last night, next week's show will feature the Lennon/McCartney Song Book. Well, I guess I'll be bored again. Have to admit I'm not a fan of this particular genre. Plus, with few exceptions, the performers last night had a hard time with the music. Most of them … Continue reading American Idol Results 03/12/08: Down to 11 →

Budget deal reached

From the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus: CONFEREES REACH AN AGREEMENT Compromise Budget Avoids Disastrous Changes to Education and Includes Funds for Mental Health, Pre-K, and Alicia's Law (Richmond, Va.) - Facing budget deficits of nearly $2 billion, the Virginia Budget Conferees announced a deal today on an over $77 billion budget that includes funding for … Continue reading Budget deal reached →

Pure ignorance

Oklahoma legislator Sally Kern is not fit for office. Contact her: Phone: (405) 557-7348 Email: sallykern@okhouse.gov Mailing Address: 2713 Sterling Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73127 She may have thought only 50 people were going to hear her remarks. More than a half million 700,000 have heard her now. Add your name to the open letter. … Continue reading Pure ignorance →

About those AARP cards

Seems the magic age of 47 is when the AARP decides that they had better start courting folks. Joe is 47 and got one. Grumpy, too. I didn't even bother to open mine. I promptly threw it away. Forty-seven ain't old.

More gone

It seems I've had a spate of deaths among my clients, most of whom over the years, have become good friends. A couple of weeks ago, it was Maynard DeWitt. In this age of busy lives, Maynard had become a voice at the end of the phone over the past few years. It was easy, … Continue reading More gone →

Griffith out

Norfolk Circuit Court judge Chuck Griffith failed to be certified and will not be re-appointed to his seat. The Virginian Pilot has an article on this today. Once again, the behind-the-scenes maneuvering on the judgeships has been, shall we say, interesting to watch. In this case, getting Griffith through the Senate was an impossibility, despite … Continue reading Griffith out →

Hampton Roads Republicans back sales tax

The Virginian Pilot reported this morning that eight lawmakers from Hampton Roads - Dels. Chris Jones, R-Suffolk; Robert Tata, R-Virginia Beach; John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake; Terrie Suit, R-Virginia Beach; Sal Iaquinto, R-Virginia Beach; Phil Hamilton, R-Newport News; Glenn Oder, R-Newport News; and Brenda Pogge, R-James City - support 1-cent sales tax increase to pay for roads. … Continue reading Hampton Roads Republicans back sales tax →