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!

Cherrix needs more radiation

Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit area of 16-year old Adam Cherrix will necessitate another round of radiation, according to an article in today's Virginian-Pilot. The teen, if you recall, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and was involved in a court case in which he was allowed an alternative treatment rather than another round of … Continue reading Cherrix needs more radiation →

While VA dithers, NC checks growth

The above is the title of an op-ed piece in today's Virginian-Pilot written by associate editor Roger Chelsey. It's too bad Virginia lawmakers won't give local officials similar tools to bring home-builders to heel. Hm, that pesky Dillon Rule again. Camden provides an instructive blueprint for what could happen in Virginia. The county will hold … Continue reading While VA dithers, NC checks growth →

Changes are coming

I've been dogged by some of the other bloggers who shall remain nameless (Jim 🙂 ) about the fact that my blog didn't have its own domain. Well, it's been two months in the making but if you take a look at the address bar in your browser, you'll see that this blog has a … Continue reading Changes are coming →

OTR 01/07/07

This Sunday's On the Record focuses on the upcoming General Assembly session. Host Joel Rubin will be joined by Delegates Sal Iaquinto (R-Virginia Beach), Paula Miller (D-Norfolk) and Tom Gear (R-Hampton). In his My Minute segment, Rubin will give his take on the issue of two term governors. Catch OTR on Sunday at 10:30am on … Continue reading OTR 01/07/07 →

Obama headlines JJ Dinner

The annual Democratic Party of Virginia Jefferson-Jackson dinner will feature Barack Obama, the Senator from Illinois and potential contender for the party's nomination for president. Tickets are $165 and will go on sale January 17. The dinner is February 17 at 6pm at the Richmond Convention Center. You know, DPVA has not cashed my check … Continue reading Obama headlines JJ Dinner →

Shadow Norfolk podcast

The first podcast from Shadow Norfolk is available here. It covers the NCDC Legislative Sendoff last Wednesday night as well as a bit of information on Norfolk politics.

My thoughts on the BD podcast

Jim Hoeft of Bearing Drift and I participated in a podcast last night with Republican Delegates Terrie Suit and Sal Iaquinto. If you haven't listened, you may want to before reading the rest of this 🙂 I only know the two delegates by reputation, having never met either one prior to our conversation last night. … Continue reading My thoughts on the BD podcast →

Male vs female, white vs black

Watching the Sunday morning political shows is always entertaining, if not informative. Sometimes, the talking heads are so full of themselves that I just laugh. Of course, the hottest national political topic these days seems to be Barack Obama. This post isn't about him, but expect one (or more) from me on him soon. Clarence … Continue reading Male vs female, white vs black →

Podcast tonight with BD

I'll be joining Jim Hoeft of Bearing Drift in a podcast tonight in which we will be interviewing Delegates Terrie Suit (R-81) and Sal Iaquinto (R-84). Our topic of discussion will be the upcoming General Assembly session. Perhaps we can interview two Democratic delegates for the next podcast 😉 UPDATE: The podcast is now available.  … Continue reading Podcast tonight with BD →