I've long thought that Mark Warner will not run for Senate in 2008, and this New York Observer piece seems to back that up. It is looking more and more like Tom Davis will be the Republican candidate. His trip down here for the Republican Party of Virginia Beach's breakfast certainly wasn't because he was … Continue reading Opinion, please: If not M. Warner, then who?
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!
The Pulpit Speaks: July 14, 1962
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "For he looked for a city whose Maker and Builder was God." -- Hebrews 11:10 INDEPENDENCE A few days ago, we celebrated the Fourth of July. We say "celebrated" because that is what … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 14, 1962
Viral videos
In case you haven't seen these, a little Saturday afternoon entertainment 😉 First up, "I Got a Crush on Obama" And this one is a a parody of the Obama video. It's called "Hot4Hill" and there's even a blog devoted to it. The writer says it's considered PG-13 so I'm putting it below the fold.
VA voting for a Democratic president?
According to a Washington Post poll, that seems to be more than a possibility. Mirroring the national mood, Virginians' approval of Bush and support for U.S. policies in Iraq have eroded as the war has dragged on. Bush is the worst of the past nine presidents, say Virginia's independent voters, who helped him win in … Continue reading VA voting for a Democratic president?
What’s your body worth?
According to this calculator, mine is worth $3,890. Of course, that is less than Stephen, who came in at $4175. Maybe guys have more parts to sell? 😀
Obama’s Tightrope
I've gotten a couple of emails over the last few days from folks asking me about Barack Obama, plus I covered him in the BD podcast last Sunday. As if on cue, Amina Luqman at The Washington Post penned a piece with the above title which hits the points that I've been saying and hearing … Continue reading Obama’s Tightrope
Constitutional Originalism coming home to roost
One of the first posts I made on this blog had to do with the Supreme Court and the judges who are there. At the time, the article linked in the post foretold exactly what we have seen happening with the Roberts court: Untempered by precedent, originalism would require reversing Brown v. Board of Education, … Continue reading Constitutional Originalism coming home to roost
Kaine issues “absolute pardon” for Washington; how about Whitfield?
Via this AP story, we learn that Governor Tim Kaine issued an absolute pardon to Earl Washington, Jr., a man who was once nine days from execution. In 2000, DNA testing implicated a convicted rapist, Kenneth Maurice Tinsley, who pleaded guilty in April to Williams' slaying in Culpeper. Washington was pardoned by Gov. Jim Gilmore … Continue reading Kaine issues “absolute pardon” for Washington; how about Whitfield?
More on John Miller
John Miller, the Democratic candidate in the 1st Senate district, issued a press release yesterday on being declared the party's nominee. The entire press release is below the fold is is well worth a read. We have a fine candidate here, one with a strong record of community involvement. With Marty Williams out, we can … Continue reading More on John Miller
And another one less
Kathy over at rudeclerk tells us of another black Republican who has quit the party: Richmond area activist Terone Green has quit the Republicans. The last straw for him was their lack of support for Senator Lambert in the recent primary. "Sen. Lambert put his neck on the line for George Allen, but where was … Continue reading And another one less
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