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 news

I had a great time canvassing for Philip Forgit yesterday along with others from the Southside of Hampton Roads. We had a nice contingent of folks and a pretty decent day for knocking doors - not too hot, not too cold, and only a little windy. Philip was in other parts of the district while … Continue reading Forgit news →

Republicans chose Paul

According to this report, Ron Paul was the winner of a straw poll at this weekend's Virginia Republican Advance. The Texas congressman got 182 of the 479 ballots cast, or 38 percent. Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson finished second with 112 votes, with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee third with 51. [...] Mitt Romney got … Continue reading Republicans chose Paul →

OTR 12/2: Billy Cook and Robert Eisen

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a segment with Norfolk School Board member Billy Cook. Cook is outraged by the murder of a 15-year-old boy. As of the time of the taping, a 13 year old and a 14 year old had been charged. (Two additional people have been charged since - a 15 … Continue reading OTR 12/2: Billy Cook and Robert Eisen →

Webb back from Iraq

Senator Jim Webb returned from an official trip to Iraq and Kwait this morning and held a press conference call. In his remarks, the Senator discussed his conversations with military and civilian personnel, both ours and those of the Iraqis. He said this trip was a time to sit and listen. The first question posed … Continue reading Webb back from Iraq →

Four arrested in Sean Taylor killing

Four people have been arrested in conjunction with the death of Redskins player Sean Taylor. Miami-Dade police department spokeswoman Linda O'Brien identified the men as: Venjah K. Hunte, 20; Eric Rivera Jr., 17 [pictured]; Jason Scott Mitchell, 17; and Charles Kendrick Lee Wardlow, 18. O'Brien said that the exact charges for each had not yet … Continue reading Four arrested in Sean Taylor killing →

Republican loyalty oath rescinded

It seems that the RPV has backed off its earlier plan to have presidential primary voters sign a loyalty oath before casting their ballots. A committee at the party's annual winter retreat voted overwhelmingly to rescind the request to the State Board of Elections regarding the Feb. 12 primary. As I said before: yawn. ======================= … Continue reading Republican loyalty oath rescinded →

March with Forgit in parades

Here's another opportunity to help out the Philip Forgit campaign. Tomorrow (Saturday, December 1) join Philip as he marches in these two parades: Warrenton Holiday Parade - Meet at 9:15 am at corner of Mocking Bird and Clay in Old Town Warrenton. Fredericksburg Christmas Parade - Meet at 4:15 pm at the corner of Princess … Continue reading March with Forgit in parades →

Norview HS among nation’s best

According to PilotOnline, Norfolk's Norview High School has been included as one of America's Best High Schools, based on rankings done by U.S. News & World Report. Forty-one Virginia schools were recognized but no others in South Hampton Roads. And, of course, Norview is home to Virginia's Teacher of the Year, Tommy Smigiel. Congratulations all … Continue reading Norview HS among nation’s best →

Philip Forgit Live Blog Friday 3:30pm

Philip Forgit, Democratic candidate in the 1st Congressional District, will live blog here Friday at 3:30pm. Tuesday evening, Philip received the endorsement of 6th district Senator-elect Ralph Northam. At a campaign rally in Blakes, Northam called on the supporters present--as well as the hundreds who made his recent victory possible in a formerly Republican district--to … Continue reading Philip Forgit Live Blog Friday 3:30pm →

Opinion, please: football on TV

The matchup tonight between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers, both 10-1 teams, is not going to be available to a large number of households: Many fans will not be able to see the game. It's on the NFL Network, which has been in a dispute with large cable providers. The network is … Continue reading Opinion, please: football on TV →