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!

RTA: 5-2, Poquoson voted no

Tuesday, the Poquoson City Council voted against the regional transportation authority, joining York County in rejecting the proposal. Approving the measure so far are Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News and Williamsburg. Isle of Wight and James City counties have delayed their votes. Chesapeake and Hampton have previously indicated that they are inclined to reject … Continue reading RTA: 5-2, Poquoson voted no →

Happy birthday, VPAP!

The Daily Press has an interesting editorial today on the 10th birthday of the Virginia Public Access Project, better known as VPAP: The result is so useful it's hard to imagine political life without it. [...] Following the money illuminates. Following the money informs. Following the money can help a citizen figure out what his … Continue reading Happy birthday, VPAP! →

Northam campaign volunteer opportunities

An essential part of a successful campaign is people. Often, it is the most difficult part of a campaign. I hope some of you will be able to help out. Here are the Norfolk June volunteer opportunities for Ralph Northam's campaign: Canvassing - Saturdays (6/2, 6/9, 6/16 & 6/23), 10:30am to 1pm - meet at … Continue reading Northam campaign volunteer opportunities →

BlogsUnited: Register TODAY

If you have not yet registered as an early bird for the blog conference, you still have until midnight tonight to do so for a mere $25 before the conference rate increases to $35. Topics to be discussed include: Fair-use policy Anonymous blogging Technology The future of journalism The public's "need to know" The relationship … Continue reading BlogsUnited: Register TODAY →

Dueling op eds: Weems v Stolle

Continuing the series of op eds by candidates in the four local primaries, today's Virginian Pilot presented those of Carolyn Weems and Chris Stolle, Republican candidates in Virginia Beach's 83rd district. This seat is open due to the retirement of Leo Wardrup. Unlike the first in the series, there appeared to be no specific question … Continue reading Dueling op eds: Weems v Stolle →

Reminder: Candidate Forum 5/31

The PDC is sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Thursday, May 31, 2007 (see attached flyer). Open to all, the forum includes the Democratic candidates in the Portsmouth/Chesapeake area, including those candidates who will be in the primary on June 12. The forum is at 6:30pm at the Lucas Professional Center, 1214 County Street, in Portsmouth.

DWAT: Big Tent?

Back in January, Dannyboy over at Donkey with a Trunk posted about whether liberals in the Democratic Party are accepting of the moderates. Since that time, I've started and restarted this post, in an attempt to answer him. Today's notice that Cindy Sheehan resigned from the peace movement coupled with a series of emails that … Continue reading DWAT: Big Tent? →

Memorial Day Bash roundup

Saturday turned out to be rather warm. Nevertheless, Democrats from around the area - Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and Suffolk - braved the heat to come out in support of our candidates at my 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bash. We made sure to have plenty to drink to compensate 😉 House Democratic Caucus Chairman … Continue reading Memorial Day Bash roundup →

Memorial Day 2007

A reposting from 2006 From Wikipedia: Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who died in military service for their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during … Continue reading Memorial Day 2007 →

Richardson on MTP

Painful. That's the word that came to mind as I watch Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson on Meet the Press yesterday. I'm rarely up early enough on Sunday morning to catch the show so I'm not familiar with how host Tim Russert handles interviews. Others are - and apparently his skewering of Democratic candidates is … Continue reading Richardson on MTP →