Lots of folks here. Mark Warner just walked in. Good to see DPVA folks here as well as Ds from all over the region.
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!
Forgit on TV!
Philip Forgit, Democratic candidate in the 1st Congressional district, is on TV in the final days of the campaign. I saw his ad for the first time yesterday - on broadcast TV during a football game! Congressman Bobby Scott issued this statement on Forgit: Philip Forgit is the kind of leader we need in Virginia--a … Continue reading Forgit on TV!
Light rail in Norfolk
The groundbreaking for Norfolk's Light Rail project took place Saturday. Elected officials from the federal level on down participated in the event. The project has been a long time coming and Norfolk is to be commended for relentlessly pursuing the federal funding necessary to accomplish this, especially in light of the surrounding cities' unwillingness to … Continue reading Light rail in Norfolk
PilotOnline redesign: ugh!
The Virginian Pilot has redesigned its PilotOnline website. I don't like it. Not only is it busy, but it's slow to load. And finding things is harder - I went hunting for an article that appeared in yesterday's paper. Normally, I'd just look under local news for Norfolk, but when I did, not only couldn't … Continue reading PilotOnline redesign: ugh!
The Pulpit Speaks: May 27, 1961
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. One of the most dynamic accounts of human determination found in the Bible is revealed in the story of the three Hebrew boys being placed in the firey furnace in the absence of … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 27, 1961
Sunday Forgit news
Philip Forgit, the Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District, is on a roll! First, we have the endorsement of the Daily Press. On balance, though, Forgit represents momentum toward the pragmatic middle, and toward solutions, which is where Congress needs to go. Forgit also received the endorsement of the Virginia Gazette, a newspaper in … Continue reading Sunday Forgit news
Hillary interview from ABC
An interesting video Technorati Tags: Hillary Clinton
OTR 12/9: Forgit, Wittman and Narain
This Sunday's On the Record will feature the only joint appearance of the shortened campaign in the 1st Congressional District. Democrat Philip Forgit, Republican Rob Wittman and Independent Lucky Narain all will be on the show. From the report filed by Daily Press writer Kimball Payne, who witnessed the show's taping, I'm expecting a lively … Continue reading OTR 12/9: Forgit, Wittman and Narain
Forgit gets Obama support
Check out the post over at Shawn's place. UPDATE: Got my own email from Obama a few minutes ago. It's below the fold. Technorati Tags: Philip Forgit Dear Vivian, Time is running out for you to make an impact in a special election in Virginia for a Representative in Congress, which will be held this … Continue reading Forgit gets Obama support
Congrats to the Redskins
I thought they were going to choke (again) last night but the Chicago Bears seem to be better at it 😉 Congrats to the Redskins for hanging in there. Winning feels much better than losing. I understand that QB Jason Campbell may be out for the season. While I wish him a speedy recovery, I'm … Continue reading Congrats to the Redskins
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