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!

RK: Money for candidates

Raising Kaine kicked off an effort to raise money for candidates across the commonwealth Thursday and will match the first $1,000 donated. They will be distributing the match money to 8 candidates. There's not a single campaign out there that can use the cash but some need it more than others. From where I sit, … Continue reading RK: Money for candidates →

Candidate profiles

In case you missed them, the Virginian Pilot started a series of candidate profiles this week. Monday - 13th Senate district - Republican incumbent Fred Quayle and Democratic challenger Steve Heretick Tuesday - 83rd House district (open seat) - Democrat Joe Bouchard and Republican Chris Stolle Wednesday - 87thHouse district - Democratic incumbent Paula Miller … Continue reading Candidate profiles →

Where the candidates stand: transportation, smoking ban, pre-K

The Virginian Pilot started a series on Wednesday of comparing where the paper stands on various issues with the stances of the candidates. Kicking off the series was transportation. On Thursday, the issue was a ban on smoking. And today, it was expanded Pre-K. I think you will find some surprises in the candidates' answers. … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: transportation, smoking ban, pre-K →

Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight

Yes, there was a mixup last month 😦 Our gracious hosts at The New Belmont scheduled a private party upstairs but some of us still managed to get together in the restaurant downstairs. Join the crowd upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm tonight for the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. And bring … Continue reading Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight →

Norfolk candidates forum: 87th House and 6th Senate

The Bayview, Cottage Line, Ocean View, East Ocean View and Pinewell civic leagues held a combined candidates forum last Wednesday night for the candidates in the 87th house district - incumbent Democrat Paula Miller and Republican challenger Hank Giffin - and the 6th Senate district - incumbent Republican Nick Rerras and Democratic challenger Ralph Northam. … Continue reading Norfolk candidates forum: 87th House and 6th Senate →

For Giffin and Rerras

Both Hank Giffin and Nick Rerras are pushing for a 5% cap on real estate assessments. Tuesday night, the question was raised at a candidates forum in Portsmouth. Here's what their fellow Republican, Sen. Fred Quayle, had to say about it. Technorati Tags: Fred Quayle, Hank Giffin, Nick Rerras

Phone from home tonight

From the comfort of your own home, you can help out Democratic candidates in tight races this evening. The DPVA and DEMPAC are cosponsoring a statewide "phone from home" program on Wednesday, October 17th. I hope that you'll participate - click here to RSVP, and more instructions will be sent via email. We'll take care … Continue reading Phone from home tonight →

Campaign spending

From today's Virginian-Pilot: The ability of incumbents to raise – and spend – money makes it easier for them to stay in office, said Deborah Goldberg, an attorney and ethics expert who follows campaign-finance reform issues for the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law. “It’s easy for an incumbent to … Continue reading Campaign spending →

Predictions, predictions

Lowell over at RK and Ben at NLS have both posted their predictions for some races in this year's elections. Lowell's list is more extensive, while Ben focuses on the ones where he sees the party changing. I'm still amazed at how few folks I talk to at various events have been paying attention to … Continue reading Predictions, predictions →

Women political bloggers

If you were looking for a female perspective on politics, take a look at the list of blogs run by women compiled here. Some good ones in there 😉