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!

A challenge: followup

I issued a challenge to fellow bloggers and blog readers in this post to help out 1st Congressional District candidate Philip Forgit this weekend. Below is this weekend's canvassing schedule for the southern portion of the district. (I'll post the schedule for the northern portion when I receive it.) If you are planning to attend, … Continue reading A challenge: followup →

DPVA reorganization

Every two years, the Democratic Party of Virginia undergoes a reorganization. This is done at the local committee. If you want to be a part of this, now's the time. To find out when the reorganization meeting will be held in your area, click here. The message from DPVA chair C. Richard Cranwell is below … Continue reading DPVA reorganization →

Republican debate: anybody watching?

The Republican YouTube debate is at 8pm this evening on CNN. While CNN producers won't say which 40 or so questions are going to make the cut, viewers can expect to see divisive questions, controversial questions, and questions that will set the candidates apart. Really? I guess we'll find out soon enough. That is, if … Continue reading Republican debate: anybody watching? →

24th Annual MLK Community Leaders’ Breakfast

The Urban League of Hampton Roads will be holding its 24th Annual Martin Luther King Community Leaders' Breakfast on Monday, January 21, 2008. The lead sponsor this year is Norfolk State University and the event will be held at Joe Echols Memorial Hall at 7:30am. Tickets are $30 for individuals, $500 for a table of … Continue reading 24th Annual MLK Community Leaders’ Breakfast →

SBE busy Monday

The State Board of Elections was busy yesterday (AP). First, they approved a request by the Virginia Republican Party to require voters in their February 12 presidential primary to sign a loyalty oath, vowing to support the eventual Republican nominee. Yawn. As everyone has noted, there is no way to enforce the oath, so this … Continue reading SBE busy Monday →

DeSteph tries to hold meeting

According to The Virginian Pilot, Virginia Beach councilman Bill DeSteph tried to hold a meeting of "Republican city, state and federal elected officials." ...most of the seven invited city council members declined to attend. One cited a scheduling conflict, when reached by The Virginian-Pilot Monday. Most said they didn't want to take part in a … Continue reading DeSteph tries to hold meeting →

A challenge

Yeah, I know we are all tired from the General Assembly races. And full from eating all that good Thanksgiving food 🙂 Nevertheless, there is a race going on in the 1st Congressional District. And Democratic candidate Philip Forgit can use some help. Just two weekends remain between now and Election Day, December 11. So … Continue reading A challenge →

Sean Taylor: 1983-2007

Eddy Anaya kneels at the parking spot of Washington Redskins star safety Sean Taylor at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. on Tuesday. KEVIN WOLF | AP Redskins safety Sean Taylor passed away last night, the result of a shooting in his home. Like Jim Ducibella, I am in shock. I had just finished reading the … Continue reading Sean Taylor: 1983-2007 →

Monday morning quarterback

The Thanksgiving weekend is a football lover's paradise, with a mix of pro and college games. I managed to catch a bit of the three pro games Thursday, a bit of the UVA/VA Tech game Saturday, and pieces of a number of pro games Sunday. I've never watched much college football, but I can honestly … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback →