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!

Race in Norfolk

I didn't write today's editorial in the Virginian-Pilot but I could have: It is hard to think of anything in Norfolk of public importance that race doesn't bend and shape, from crime to housing and real estate taxes to education. Perhaps now folks will realize that it is not race-bating to tell the truth. Race … Continue reading Race in Norfolk →

Feed a cold, starve a fever

I have no idea whether either of these things work, since I've been under with both for the last few days. DayQuil kept me functioning enough Friday & Saturday for client appointments and NyQuil every three hours the past three nights allowed me to get some rest. My fever finally broke sometime early this morning. … Continue reading Feed a cold, starve a fever →

PBS: Slavery and the Making of America

PBS is rebroadcasting its "Slavery and the Making of America" program as a part of Black History Month. The programs originally aired in February 2005. Locally, the programs will air beginning tonight at 9pm and concluding next Friday.

Ethics charge: Stolle & Norment

Ethics complaints were filed Thursday against Senators Kenneth Stolle (R-8th) and Thomas Norment (R-3) by Roanoke attorney G. David Nixon. The complaints allege conflicts of interest involving eminent domain reform legislation before the Senate. Both Stolle and Nixon are employed by the law firm of Kaufman & Canoles, whose clients (public utilities and governments) use … Continue reading Ethics charge: Stolle & Norment →

Action alert: HB1727

HB1727 managed to get out of the House of Delegates with some minor changes. I consider this bill onerous and one that should have never made it out of committee. I met bill sponsor Matt Lohr at the ODU Alumni reception last night and he seems a nice enough guy but I guess Bob Marshall … Continue reading Action alert: HB1727 →

M Warner: Not running for Senate in ’08

Little birdies are whispering that Mark Warner will not be running for Senate in 2008. This falls in line with my earlier thoughts. At that time, I said: I will be quite surprised if he runs for the Senate seat, even if John Warner retires, as has been rumored. Down in the comments in that … Continue reading M Warner: Not running for Senate in ’08 →

Bi-partisan bumper sticker

I got this via email and figured I'd share 😉 : Have you seen the new bi-partisan bumper stickers? They read "RUN HILARY RUN !!!" Democrats put the sticker on the back bumper.... Republicans put it on the front!!

Farlow campaign update

Troy Farlow, Democratic candidate for the 96th House seat, has his website up and running. Looking good! Not on the website yet is Campaign Kickoff. That has been scheduled for Saturday, April 14, at 1 PM. The event will be held at the Freight Shed on the Yorktown Waterfront. Technorati Tags: Troy Farlow

The new and improved Waldo Aggregator

I have to admit that I'm a big fan of the aggregators, as it is the only way I can keep up with all of the stuff happening in the blogosphere. It was more fun when both aggregators had almost the same composition of blogs, because I could use Waldo's for a quick, clean look … Continue reading The new and improved Waldo Aggregator →

Report: ODU Reception

The annual ODU Alumni General Assembly reception last night was well-attended. I understand that there had been no receptions in Richmond for several days, as the GA approached crossover. Further, there were several last night, including one across the street (?) for VMI alumni. Among the attendees that I spotted and/or had a chance to … Continue reading Report: ODU Reception →