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!

The Pulpit Speaks: June 11, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A few days ago, an old couple was found dead in their house. Authorities believe that the man died and his invalid wife starved to death before they were found. A few days … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: June 11, 1960 →

Ohio voting machines have flaws

The New York Times says that a report commissioned by the State of Ohio shows that all of the voting systems used in the state "have critical flaws that could undermine the integrity of the 2008 general election." At polling stations, teams working on the study were able to pick locks to access memory cards … Continue reading Ohio voting machines have flaws →

OTR 12/16: On the economy

This Sunday's On the Record will feature ODU economists Vinod Agarwal and Gil Yochum. These professors (both of whom I had at ODU) are two of the authors of the latest State of the Region Report. They will discuss such diverse topics as loan foreclosures, transportation, and affordable housing. In his "My Minute" segment, host … Continue reading OTR 12/16: On the economy →

John Miller holds townhall meetings

Senator-elect John Miller will hold a series of Town Hall meetings across the 1st Senate District to find out how constituents feel about issues facing the General Assembly. "This session of the General Assembly will be dealing with many issues including transportation, immigration, funding pre-k initiatives and banning smoking in restaurants. I want to give … Continue reading John Miller holds townhall meetings →

Quick hits

OK, so this turned out to be a little longer than I thought 😉 A few thoughts on stuff that aren't worth individual posts. Details are below the fold. Can you hear me now? Steriods in baseball? Say it ain't so! Sunrise, sunset Legislative agenda Picking sides Can you hear me now? Norfolk held two … Continue reading Quick hits →

Deeds conference call

I participated in a conference call with 2009 gubernatorial candidate and current VA Senator Creigh Deeds a bit ago. Deeds started with a brief statement, saying that he has been thinking of running for governor for close to 50 years and seriously for the last two years. His campaign will be about quality of life … Continue reading Deeds conference call →

Kaine on higher ed; Moran joins in

Governor Tim Kaine today announced a proposed investment in higher education of $1.65 billion. This investment will take the form of a bond package. “The proposed bond package supports innovative research, providing facilities across Virginia for researchers to develop new, cutting-edge technologies and turn them into commercial assets,” Governor Kaine said. “Our colleges and universities … Continue reading Kaine on higher ed; Moran joins in →

No surprise: Deeds is running for governor

Creigh Deeds has fired the first salvo in the 2009 gubernatorial race on the Democratic side. The email I received on this is below the fold. Dear Friends, Under the leadership of Governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, we have experienced significant progress in the last few years. Because of their optimistic, commonsense approach to … Continue reading No surprise: Deeds is running for governor →

Opinion, please: Oprah help or hurt Obama?

A few comments about Oprah and Obama. So yes, expect loud, rousing rallies in all three early voting states when Oprah Winfrey comes to town with her friend Barack Obama in early December, with gobs of media attention, raucous crowds, emotion and great pictures. But don't expect those events to do anything productive to allow … Continue reading Opinion, please: Oprah help or hurt Obama? →

What’s happening in NH?

With the primary coming January 8, lots of eyes are on New Hampshire. One of the bloggers here at WordPress has a front row seat to the happenings there (and she used to live in Virginia!). So while I'm not paying much attention right this minute, From Scratch is (in between her food posts, of … Continue reading What’s happening in NH? →