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!

Couple of chances to chat with Drake

2nd Congressional District Representative Thelma Drake is making herself available to the public a couple of times this week. First, there is the live blog she is participating in over at The Virginia Federalist. The thread for questions is here. The live blog will take place Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. (Does anyone over there live … Continue reading Couple of chances to chat with Drake →

Miller website live

The website for the Democratic candidate in the 1st Senate district, John Miller, is now live. Looking good, John, looking good 🙂 Now head on over, sign up to volunteer, and send him some money 😉 Technorati Tags: John Miller for Senate, Virginia Senate

One debate question

Here's one question from the CNN/YouTube debate. Somehow, the question never really got answered. From the debate transcript, here are the answers: EDWARDS: I think Reverend Longcrier asks a very important question, which is whether fundamentally -- whether it's right for any of our faith beliefs to be imposed on the American people when we're … Continue reading One debate question →

Vick: don’t come to camp

The NFL has ordered Atlanta Falcons QB and Newport News native Michael Vick to not come to camp, the Virginian Pilot reports. "While it is for the criminal justice system to determine your guilt or innocence, it is my responsibility as commissioner of the National Football League to determine whether your conduct, even if not … Continue reading Vick: don’t come to camp →

Debate winners and losers

I thought it was my imagination that Barack Obama got more face time than anyone in the debate but I guess not. Thanks to Chris Dodd's campaign, we have the Talk Clock. Even though Obama got more time, I think Hillary Clinton won another debate. Richardson did the best that I've seen him. He was … Continue reading Debate winners and losers →

AG files suit against Chesapeake company

Attorney General Bob McDonnell has filed suit against the Chesapeake company, Financing Alternatives, Inc. The company was the focus of a Virginian Pilot story back in March in which consumers complained that they paid for items such as computers and TVs but never received them. Like other predatory lenders, FAI preyed on borrowers with poor … Continue reading AG files suit against Chesapeake company →

Rules for enjoying politics

Bob Gibson has listed twenty rules for "the enjoyment of politics." I've listed them below the fold but the whole article is a good read. h/t Waldo No. 1: Look for the good in people. There’s usually something you can find. No. 2: Killing with kindness is much more effective than killing with invective. No. … Continue reading Rules for enjoying politics →

Debate watch

The latest in the Democratic debate series takes center stage tonight at the Citadel in South Carolina. The event will be broadcast live on CNN at 7pm. According to this story, what we'll see tonight is a lineup that puts the top tier candidates in the middle while the lesser candidates are placed on the … Continue reading Debate watch →

Minimum wage increase coming Tuesday

For the first time since 1997, the federal minimum wage will increase, from $5.15 per hour to $5.85. According to The Virginian Pilot, that increase will affect about 51,000 Virginians. Increasing the minimum wage was one of the things promised by the Democrats in Congress. While the full impact of the increase won't be felt … Continue reading Minimum wage increase coming Tuesday →