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!

Go, Hillary!

Now THAT is what I call two good days. Not only did we celebrate huge victories for Hillary all over the country on Super Tuesday, but you matched our success with a breathtaking show of support.You exceeded our $3 million goal in less than 24 hours. In fact, we've already hit FOUR MILLION DOLLARS! Incredible! … Continue reading Go, Hillary! →

Thursday update (02/07): Real estate tax relief

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Much of the work on this issue was done prior to last week's posting, with the House having passed the 20% homestead exemption for the second time as well as the bill to put it on the ballot. The only constitutional amendment bill on the Senate side, SB9, … Continue reading Thursday update (02/07): Real estate tax relief →

JJ Celebration starts with Women’s Caucus breakfast

Kicking off Saturday's Jefferson Jackson Celebration is the Women's Caucus breakfast. The event will be held at the Richmond Marriott Hotel & Conference Center and it begins at 8:30 am. S Tickets are still available and are $50. Sponsorships are also available, as follows: Individual Sponsor - $100 (1 ticket and recognition at the breakfast) … Continue reading JJ Celebration starts with Women’s Caucus breakfast →

Herring, Verifiable Voting members on radio tonight

  TWO-HOUR "VOICE OF THE VOTERS!" Starting at 7:00PM ET Beating the Clock on Election Reform in Virginia: Featuring Virginia State Senator Herring and Leaders of the Verifiable Voting Coalition. Secretary of State of Board of Elections Nancy Rodriguez and other prominent officials will likely join in to discuss the fate of audit and recount … Continue reading Herring, Verifiable Voting members on radio tonight →

Hillary rally in Arlington Thursday

Hillary Clinton to Attend “Solutions for America” Rally in Arlington Thursday Event Set for Thursday at Washington Lee High School Hillary Clinton will attend a “Solutions for America” rally at Washington Lee High School, this Thursday, February 7, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss with Virginia voters why she is the candidate best able to deliver … Continue reading Hillary rally in Arlington Thursday →

Super Tuesday results

Well, not all of the results are in as I write this but most of them are. After last night, CNN predicts that Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton leads the delegate race 825 to 732 over Barack Obama. On the Republican side, it is John McCain with 615, Mitt Romney with 268 and Mike Huckabee with … Continue reading Super Tuesday results →

Hillary watch party in Richmond

If you are in Richmond, join other Hillary supporters as they watch the results come in. The party is at Stool Pigeons, 115 S. 15th Street (Shockoe Bottom) and the fun begins at 7pm.

VA tax conformity date rolled to 12/31/07

HB12 was signed by Governor Tim Kaine Monday. This bill, which I mentioned earlier, rolls the VA income tax conformity date forward to 12/31/07. In a press release announcing the signing, Kaine touted the benefits of incorporating federal tax law changes made in the last year into the Virginia code: “These measures will protect families … Continue reading VA tax conformity date rolled to 12/31/07 →

Reminder: Super Tuesday results party at the Beach tonight

THE VBDC INVITES YOU TO JOIN US TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5TH FOR OUR FIRST SUPER DUPER TSUNAMI TUESDAY PARTY AT THE RED STAR TAVERN 201 TOWN CENTER DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH BEGINS AT 7:00 Join us as we watch the largest ever number of multi-state primary elections scheduled to be held during any presidential election cycle. Currently, … Continue reading Reminder: Super Tuesday results party at the Beach tonight →

Tuesday update (02/05): Payday lending

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Big news on the payday lending issue came yesterday. At a morning press conference, it was announced that legislators had reached a compromise on this. (Not just GOP legislators, Brian.) Key legislators from both parties in the House of Delegates have signed onto a compromise to regulate payday … Continue reading Tuesday update (02/05): Payday lending →