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!

Dad’s workshop

The plants were found in an enclosure next to a garage surrounded by a wood fence. Tacked on top of the doorway to the garage was a sign: "Dad's Workshop." COURTESY PHOTO 107 marijuana plants were seized in Suffolk yesterday. The plants were each 7 feet tall and are estimated to be worth $1,000 each. … Continue reading Dad’s workshop →

Why is Hillary still the frontrunner?

Although Barack Obama managed to raise more money, Hillary Clinton remains the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. She leads in almost all of the polls. Real Clear Politics has her leading by an average of more than 14%. In this New York Post article, writer John Podhoretz says that Hillary will win the nomination. Hillary … Continue reading Why is Hillary still the frontrunner? →

New Richardson ad

Here's the latest ad from Democratic hopeful Bill Richardson. (h/t Just a Bump in the Beltway) Technorati Tags: Bill Richardson

From the mouths of babes…

... comes this: Today I started a blog because I was sick and tired of seeing al the negative news on TV, the newspaper and the internet. I think all the negative and bad news really makes people unhappy. So, I will focus on all the good things that are going on because I believe … Continue reading From the mouths of babes… →

Who’s going to chair RPV?

The three candidates are executive director Charlie Judd, former LG John Hager and RPVB chairman Chuck Smith. The latter two were at the Blogs United conference and spoke briefly. Smith is running hard for this position, passing out cards to everyone, even to folks like me who are not Republicans! In case you missed it, … Continue reading Who’s going to chair RPV? →

Kaine and CRFs

Since it became clear that the application of civil remedial fees to out-of-state drivers was removed by Governor Tim Kaine in cleaning up the transportation bill, Republican bloggers have been giddy. Somehow, I guess they think that this puts the blame for this mess on the Democrats. No, it doesn't. And even the Republican legislators … Continue reading Kaine and CRFs →

Norfolk Drinking Liberally Thursday

This Thursday, July 19, is the third Thursday of the month and that means that the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally will be meeting. Join us upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm. Drinking is optional 🙂

HRTA meeting tomorrow

The first meeting of the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority will be held tomorrow, July 18, at noon at the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission offices. Via email tonight, I learned that citizens will be allowed to speak at the meeting. Head on over if you can.