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!

Monday update (01/28): Redistricting

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. As I mentioned last week, SB38 is the surviving bill for redistricting this year. The bill has made it out of the Senate subcommittee and will be heard by the full Privileges and Elections Committee when they meet Tuesday at 4pm. Prior to the meeting, there will be … Continue reading Monday update (01/28): Redistricting →

The Pulpit Speaks: May 18, 1963

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came as a witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe!" IMAGE AGE Never before in the … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 18, 1963 →

Fire Dan Snyder

If there was a way that fans could fire an owner, I'd like to see Redskins fans dump Dannyboy Snyder. His firing of Greg Williams and Al Saunders tells me the man has completely lost whatever few marbles he had left. Now that I think about it, we do have a way to fire him. … Continue reading Fire Dan Snyder →

Blog updates

There have been a few changes around here, hopefully to make the blog a little more informative. In case you haven't looked recently, the My Representatives page has been updated to reflect my fine new Senator Ralph Northam. I put up that picture on January 9 😉 I've recently added to my sidebar a video … Continue reading Blog updates →

OTR 01/27: Dominion VA Power

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with David Christian, who runs Dominion VA Power's nuclear operation. The company is considering constructing a new nuclear power unit at North Anna, the first such plant in the US in decades. Also joining host Joel Rubin will be Guerry Grune, who will talk about the … Continue reading OTR 01/27: Dominion VA Power →

Moran a winner this week

According to the Washington Post blog: Del. Brian J. Moran (D-Alexandria) -Last week, Moran voted against delaying a vote to close the gun show loophole. "I stand with the families of victims from the Virginia Tech tragedy in support of closing this loophole," Moran said in a statement. On Monday, Moran's chief opponent for the … Continue reading Moran a winner this week →

VBDC breakfast: calling all Hillary supporters

The Virginia Beach Democratic Committee has been hosting a series of surrogate speakers representing the various campaigns for our candidates for president. Tomorrow, the campaign to be discussed is that of Hillary Clinton. Representing the Clinton campaign will be Susan Rowland, chief of staff for Del. Lionell Spruill and a longtime Hillary supporter. (Del. Spruill … Continue reading VBDC breakfast: calling all Hillary supporters →

Friday update (01/25): verifiable voting

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. SB35 (Deeds), which will require that hard copy op-scan ballots be rerun through the machines in the event of a recount is scheduled to be heard in the Senate P&E Committee Wednesday morning (1/30). The committee meets at 10am. SB292 (Herring), which will require random audits of op-scan … Continue reading Friday update (01/25): verifiable voting →

More endorsements for Hillary

The New York Times has endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president. As Democrats look ahead to the primaries in the biggest states on Feb. 5, The Times’s editorial board strongly recommends that they select Hillary Clinton as their nominee for the 2008 presidential election. [...] The next president needs to start immediately … Continue reading More endorsements for Hillary →