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!

Redistricting bill dead

By a 3-2 voice vote this morning, the House P&E subcommittee on Elections killed SB38, the bipartisan redistricting bill that passed the Senate last week. An attempt by Del. Jim Scott to have the bill heard by the full P&E committee was shot down on a 10-8 vote, which I understand was also unrecorded. Too … Continue reading Redistricting bill dead →

Opinion, please: Republicans voting for Obama

I've been hearing about Republicans crossing over and voting in the Democratic primary for Obama. Since I didn't witness such behavior at my own precinct while I was there (and, in fact, my precinct captain called me later in the evening to say he hadn't seen any of the usual Republicans at our precinct), I … Continue reading Opinion, please: Republicans voting for Obama →

ALERT: House P&E subcommittee Friday 7AM!

The House P&E subcommittee on Elections meets Friday morning at 7am. On the schedule are a number of bills that I have been following, including bipartisan redistricting, verifiable voting, absentee ballots and recount procedures. These bills have already passed the Senate. It is critical that we contact the members of this committee and ask for … Continue reading ALERT: House P&E subcommittee Friday 7AM! →

American Idol Season 7: The final 24

The American Idol field has been whittled down to the 24 finalists. I have to admit that I've been a bit busy over the past few weeks so I haven't seen most of these folks perform, except brief clips on last night's show. There is a rocker girl and at least one rocker guy, so … Continue reading American Idol Season 7: The final 24 →

Thursday update (02/14): Real estate tax relief

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. The Virginian Pilot editorial board took on the issue of the homestead exemption in a three-part series last weekend (1, 2, 3). Objections to this method of relief, which is not automatic and the localities will have to adopt, ring a bit hollow to me. Honestly, I don't … Continue reading Thursday update (02/14): Real estate tax relief →

Results Watch Parties

It's been a busy day for anyone who has been working on the campaigns. In just a few minutes, the polls will close. Join fellow Democrats around the state to watch the results roll in. Norfolk - The Norfolk City Democratic Committee invites all Democrats to come to The New Belmont to watch results. Virginia … Continue reading Results Watch Parties →

Payday lending bill passes

HB12, the revised bill I mentioned last week, passed this House this morning on a 91-7 vote. Kudos to the majority of Delegates who voted for this bill.