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!

Susie Garner for Delegate

I just got a phone call from Susie Garner, who is running for the House of Delegates in the 5th district. No doubt I got the call because Susie, like me, is a CPA. A quick check around the blogsphere reveals a couple a of posts on her announcement back in February here and here. … Continue reading Susie Garner for Delegate →

Marty Williams hits back

For whatever reason, I got a press release a couple of days ago from the Marty Williams (Senate 01) campaign. It seems that he has challenged his primary opponent, Tricia Stall, to a televised debate. Now, it's enough for me to follow the Southside Hampton Roads races that I haven't had time to pay attention … Continue reading Marty Williams hits back →

Unbelievable!

I am absolutely astounded that Norfolk managed to reduce the real estate tax rate 16 cents. Not only that, but council managed to fully fund the School Board's request and increase the pay of public safety employees by 5%. Kudos to the Norfolk Tea Party 2 for keeping the pressure on. Of course, there will … Continue reading Unbelievable! →

American Idol Results 05/09/07

Last night, each of the top four performed twice. The artist of the evening was Barry Gibb, of the BeeGees. Once again, the contestants struggled with the genre. Only Jordan managed to perform well. Not only did she choose the right songs, she performed them flawlessly. I was not surprised to see LaKisha and Blake … Continue reading American Idol Results 05/09/07 →

More on Obama

Alex Beam thinks he can't win. If you listen closely, the silent dog whistle is already blowing for the Obama candidacy, and the tune it is playing is taps. I don't know if that's the case. There's still a long way to go. Technorati Tags: Barack Obama

How to befriend a blogger

Here's an interesting article that all of the electeds should read. Some folks (cough, cough -Webb- cough, cough) should pay close attention to item #7.

Go, Bill, go!

Now, tell me again why this guy isn't in the top tier? h/t Virginia Virtucon Technorati Tags: Bill Richardson

VA Pilot catches up

Things are really bad when the local newspaper covers a local story after someone else does. Such is the case of the story about a Norfolk student who was suspended for two days because she accepted an over-the-counter pain killer from another student. Alice at GOTV alerted us to this story yesterday. The story first … Continue reading VA Pilot catches up →

Report: Obama in Richmond

I think Willie Nelson is a talented musician. He wrote the Patsy Cline hit "Crazy," among other songs. Given the opportunity to see him in concert, I eagerly obtained tickets a few years ago. He appeared at the NorVA, a local hotspot. If you've never been to the NorVA, let me just say that the … Continue reading Report: Obama in Richmond →

VA Democratic Women to meet 5/19

There will be a meeting of the Women's Caucus of the State Democratic Party following the meeting of the State Central Committee in Virginia Beach on May 19.  All interested may attend.