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!

Spruill roast roundup

Last night, some 400 people showed up for the roasting of Chesapeake Delegate Lionell Spruill, Sr. Like last year, I started off my evening in the VIP reception room. I arrived early, since I knew the press would be all over the place, plus there was another event going on (the Chesapeake First Citizen was … Continue reading Spruill roast roundup →

Spruill roast quickie

I got a pile of pictures as well as some video but it is much too late to get them up. So here are a couple of pictures to enjoy until I get a chance to do a proper writeup tomorrow. Oh, and I got a chance to do an interview with our next Senator, … Continue reading Spruill roast quickie →

Northam endorsements rolling in

Ralph Northam, the next Senator from the 6th district, is piling up endorsements. Today, the campaign was notified that it has received the endorsement of the Virginia Professional Firefighters. Other endorsements received so far: NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia Planned Parenthood League of Conservation Voters NOW American Federation of Teachers Virginia Education Association Education Association of Norfolk … Continue reading Northam endorsements rolling in →

Warner in

The website is here. Comments are coming in. On the flip are statements from DPVA Chair Cranwell and House Democratic Caucus chair Brian Moran. UPDATE: Added Senator Creigh Deeds' statement UPDATE2: Added Governor Tim Kaine's statement Democratic Party of VA Chair Richard Cranwell: "It's great news that Mark Warner plans to run for the U.S. … Continue reading Warner in →

Locals headed to LA for Jena 6 rally

The Virginian Pilot is reporting that plans are underway to transport two bus loads of people from Hampton Roads to Jena, Louisiana next week for the sentencing of the first of the Jena 6. There will be a national rally. Geri Collins of Norfolk is hoping to fill at least two buses with supporters of … Continue reading Locals headed to LA for Jena 6 rally →

LG Bolling live blog

LG Bill Bolling will be participating in a live blog over at The Virginia Federalist Thursday at 6pm. Head on over and leave your questions.

Warner to email his decision

According to the Daily Press, Mark Warner intends to email his supporters with his decision on running for Senate tomorrow - just before he leaves to come to Hampton Roads. Shortly after the e-mail goes out, [head of Warner's Forward Together PAC Monica] Dixon said, Warner and his staff will fly to Hampton Roads to … Continue reading Warner to email his decision →

Great endorsement for Heretick

Steve Heretick, our fine candidate in the 13th Senate district, received a key endorsement today from the Police Benevolent Association. In awarding their support, the President of the Association, Jason Knorowski said, "We are very pleased to support Steve Heretick for the State Senate. As a City Councilman he has been a loyal and trusted … Continue reading Great endorsement for Heretick →

Webb conference call on Petraeus-Croker testimony and dwell time amendment

Senator Jim Webb just completed a conference call on the testimony of General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Also, the call covered the reintroduction of the Senator's "dwell time" amendment. Early on Webb made the point that it was clear that the Petraeus-Crocker testimony was limited - either … Continue reading Webb conference call on Petraeus-Croker testimony and dwell time amendment →

A story to watch

This story was on the back page of front section of today's Virginian Pilot. I haven't been able to find the exact story online but the case is being covered (1, 2, 3) around the net. Inside a shed on a remote hillside of this coalfield community, authorities say a young black woman was tortured … Continue reading A story to watch →