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!

Live: LG Bloggers Day – Mark Obenshain

A couple of stories about the Shenandoah Valley. Blogs are having an effect in the Valley, providing information and profiles on the area. It's a great place to keep an eye on what everyone is doing. JMDD bill on closing the gun show loophole - voted no because it puts pressure on small dealers, no … Continue reading Live: LG Bloggers Day – Mark Obenshain →

Live: LG Bloggers Day – Tim Hugo

Blogs have changed the way politics is done. We have democratized the process and changed the way to disseminate information. Believes that George Allen would have been Senator without the blogs and that Harris Miller would have been the Democratic nominee without the blogs. Reads a cross section of the blogs and it keeps him … Continue reading Live: LG Bloggers Day – Tim Hugo →

Live: LG Bloggers Day – Boyd Marcus

Topic is campaigns Blogging is a new phenomenon for him. Ran his first campaign in 1980. Ran his first campaign for governor in 1989. Has handled 7 statewide campaign battles in VA - one 5, lost 2. (Both losses - Jim Miller) Most campaigns are decided by the demographics of the district. The second most … Continue reading Live: LG Bloggers Day – Boyd Marcus →

Live blogging the LGs Blogger Day

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling's Blogger Day afternoon session. Speaking now is the LG about his legislative agenda. Concerned about rural Virginia and that is what drives his legislative agenda. His issues: Public safety Economic development Healthcare Education -this will be a longer term focus for him. Felt like he was not far enough along in … Continue reading Live blogging the LGs Blogger Day →

They came, they saw, they were defeated

I could tell by the line of cars going into the Union Street garage that tonight's Norfolk council meeting was going to be packed. Entering City Hall was a line of folks, showing the overwhelmed guard their IDs. (Since 9/11, you have to show ID to get in.) Fortunately for me, the guard recognized me … Continue reading They came, they saw, they were defeated →

Riddick ousted as vice mayor

The council meeting is not quite over but the vote has been taken. The motion was made by Barclay Winn and seconded by Randy Wright. The vote was 6-2 to remove Riddick. Following that, a motion was made, again by Winn, this time seconded by Don Williams, to make Anthony Burfoot the new vice mayor. … Continue reading Riddick ousted as vice mayor →

Off to the Bolling Bloggers Day

I'll be heading to Richmond tomorrow for the Lt. Governor's Bloggers Day. I'll do my best to do a bit of blogging as I move around the capital. If that isn't possible, look for my take on events Thursday. If there are any questions that you might want me to ask the LG or any … Continue reading Off to the Bolling Bloggers Day →

Redistricting resolution passes Senate

SJR 352, championed by Senator Creigh Deeds, passed the Senate today by a vote of 22-18 and moves on to the House. “For too long, those elected have chosen their electorate,” Deeds said on the Senate floor before the vote. “Democrats did it when we were in charge. Republicans did it the last time. But … Continue reading Redistricting resolution passes Senate →

Spam filter going wacky

FYI - it appears that Akismet, which grabs posts that it thinks are spam, is being a little aggressive today. So if you post and don't see it come up right away, it's probably been grabbed. I generally take a look at the posts in the spam filter quite regularly but given this, I'll be … Continue reading Spam filter going wacky →

Likely vote on VM Riddick

The Virginian-Pilot confirms today what I've heard about tonight's council meeting. There are apparently enough votes - five - to remove Paul Riddick from his largely ceremonial position as vice mayor. According to the Pilot, the replacement will be Ward 3 councilman Anthony Burfoot. Why Burfoot, you ask? Well, that would be because there is … Continue reading Likely vote on VM Riddick →