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: January 7-13, 1961

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A little boy rested on his elbows, looking out of a window into the darkness very intently. His mother walked into the room and the little boy paid no attention to her. After … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: January 7-13, 1961 →

Another VAYD nomination

I have recently learned that there is another young blogger under the age of 18 in the Virginia political blogosphere. Johnny Camacho is 17. So add him to my nominations for VAYD Blogger of the Year. Oh - and in case you missed it, the Ditzy Dems have selected the OBOTY 😆

My picks: AFC & NFC champions

I was unavailable to participate in the last Bearing Drift podcast so I figured I'd better get my picks up before the games start. Remember, last weekend I went 3-1 😉 My picks this week: AFC - Both the Colts and the Patriots bring identical 14-4 records into this game, which is being played at … Continue reading My picks: AFC & NFC champions →

Richardson: I’m in, too

Another day, another candidate forms an exploratory committee. This time, it's New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. The more, the merrier, I guess. Richardson has a website where you can view his video.

HB2852: Putting the breaks on out-of-state PACs

Delegate Brian Moran (D-46) has introduced legislation that would curb the number of out-of-state PACs using Virginia's lax campaign finance laws. HB2852 would require that the primary purpose of the PACs be to influence non-federal elections in Virginia. According to this article, Virginia is only one of five states that puts no limits on campaign … Continue reading HB2852: Putting the breaks on out-of-state PACs →

Hillary: “I’m in”

I got the email this morning that everybody else got. Hillary Clinton is running for the Democratic nomination for president. If you haven't seen the video, check it out. This Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night, Clinton will host live video webcasts beginning at 7pm. At this point, I'm not thrilled with any of the announced … Continue reading Hillary: “I’m in” →

Colbert King: More to ‘get over’ than slavery

The Washington Post's Colbert King puts into words much better than I why Frank Hargrove's remarks are so repugnant. He, too, has seen the property records, listing his ancestors. But rather than focusing completely on that, he talks about the vestiges of slavery, the things witnessed in Del. Hargrove's lifetime: Hargrove, who will be 80 … Continue reading Colbert King: More to ‘get over’ than slavery →

OTR: 01/21/07

This Sunday’s On the Record features Virginia Beach Planning Director Bob Scott, who assumed that role in 1975 and is retiring next week. The segment looks at the growth of the city and the region over that period of time and what lies ahead for his successor. Also on tap is a discussion of this … Continue reading OTR: 01/21/07 →

Another new Word Press feature: audio!

Kudos to the fine people here at WordPress. The free blogs are just getting better and better. They just rolled out a new audio player, which works for mp3s anywhere on the net. Here's what it looks like (Kaine speech): If you buy the space upgrade ($20 for 1 gig, $50 for 5 gig or … Continue reading Another new Word Press feature: audio! →