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!

Bouchard news

The Virginia Education Association has endorsed Joe Bouchard for delegate in the 83rd House district. From the press release: “I am honored to have the support of teachers from Virginia Beach and all across Virginia in this race,” Bouchard said. “I am committed to making sure that the General Assembly fully funds the Standards of … Continue reading Bouchard news →

September 11, 2007

Six years. I really have nothing new to add to my post last year. Nothing has changed. Bin Laden is still at large. The fear-mongering continues, with the threat of terrorism on American soil still hanging over our heads. The deaths of nearly 3,000 people on 9/11/01 are not forgotten but are no longer the … Continue reading September 11, 2007 →

Mark Warner: just say no

I fully expected we would have heard from former Governor Mark Warner by now. After all, it's been more than a week since Senator John Warner announced his retirement. Perhaps the reason that we have not heard from Mark is that he hasn't made his decision yet. So let me take his silence as an … Continue reading Mark Warner: just say no →

More upcoming events

I left out a couple of events coming up: Sep. 15 - Women's Roundtable, 9am, Friendly's in Norfolk. Sep. 15 - Norfolk Community Leaders picnic. 11:30am - 2:30pm, Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Ave. RSVP to 664-4253 by Sep. 12. Sep. 17 - LWV-sponsored forum on Fair and Impartial Courts, 6:30pm - 8:30p, … Continue reading More upcoming events →

Norfolk City Manager juggles two jobs

Sunday's Virginian Pilot contained a front page story about Norfolk City Manager Regina Williams. While I was aware that her husband has been quite ill, until reading the story, I did not know the extent of his illness. In December, Drew Williams walked into Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with what he thought was a bad … Continue reading Norfolk City Manager juggles two jobs →

The Pulpit Speaks: March 5, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Life has its peculiarities. The older one gets the more he realizes that life is peculiar. Life, to many people, is a matter of one trial after another. To some, it is a … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 5, 1960 →

News coverage of races

The newspapers are starting to pay more attention to the races - and that's a good thing. Wider exposure for the candidates - especially for free - is important. An article in Thursday's The Progress Index provides a look at the Senate race in the 13th between incumbent Republican Fred Quayle and Democratic challenger Steve … Continue reading News coverage of races →

Stall manager goes to work for Miller

The Shad Plank is reporting that Republican Senate candidate Tricia Stall's campaign manager has left her campaign and gone to work for Democratic candidate John Miller. The conservative Murphy helped Stall bring down well-funded 1st District incumbent Sen. Marty Williams, but he says he can't believe Stall would take money from the same PACs that … Continue reading Stall manager goes to work for Miller →

Bay Oaks Park update: no referendum

I received a letter from the Bay Oaks Park Committee regarding the efforts to preserve the land in East Ocean View. Following council's decision to rescind the ordinances, the Committee has decided not to seek a referendum. The letter provides these reasons: 1) When the City Council rescinded the ordinances in June, 2007, they rendered … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park update: no referendum →

Upcoming events

Here's what I know about that is coming up: Sep. 7 - 9 - Hampton Bay Days, Community Row in Downtown Hampton. Hampton and Newport News Democratic Committees will have booths. Sep. 11 - Network Connections event with Gov. Tim Kaine. Details here. Sep. 13 - Del. Lionell Spruill dinner with Senator Jim Webb. Details … Continue reading Upcoming events →