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: October 29, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Never before in the history of man has time been such a basic factor! The rising tide of decision is on us as never before. The day has come for men to be … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 29, 1960 →

Negative ads: this needs fixing

Like nearly everyone in the country, I'm sick of the negative advertising that permeates campaign season. Around here, they started running early, with the Moveon ads. In today's Daily Press, op-ed writer John Miller offers some suggestions for making the ads go away: Require candidates appearance in the ads. "If they want to call their … Continue reading Negative ads: this needs fixing →

AMT and the middle class

Since Jerry Furham doesn't allow comments on his blog, I figured I'd answer his post about alternative minimum tax here. In it, Jerry asserts that AMT doesn't affect the middle class and challenges the Washington Post to produce any middle class Virginian it affects. Well, as a CPA in Virginia, I could produce a list … Continue reading AMT and the middle class →

The History of Veterans Day

From Military.com: November 11, or what has come to be known as Veterans Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor Armistice Day - the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislature that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause … Continue reading The History of Veterans Day →

What’s next for Allen?

There is some speculation that yesterday's concession speech by George Allen was actually the start of his 2008 campaign - to replace a retiring John Warner. If that is the case, there are going to be some upset folks. I'm hearing that Tom Davis and Jim Gilmore both have their eyes on that seat. Will … Continue reading What’s next for Allen? →

OTR this Sunday: Scott, Byler, Paige

Gary Byler, a GOP activist, and I were invited to appear on Joel Rubin's On the Record, which airs this Sunday. Somehow, the wires got crossed and Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd) was there. Gary & I offered to yield to Congressman Scott - after all, he's now the region's most influential Congressman - but Joel … Continue reading OTR this Sunday: Scott, Byler, Paige →

How did you end up here?

It's always interesting to see how folks find my blog. First, a couple of funny ones: why is geore allen running for senate chief homophobe virginia how to make a fake virginia inspection stickers But most of the searches are serious ones: voting polls virginia beach virginia ballot issues Thelma Drake's views on the marriage … Continue reading How did you end up here? →

And then there’s this idiot: more on the Kellam campaign

From this article, it appears that Kellam may have gotten some pretty bad advice from political consultant Bob Doyle: Perhaps Kellam's only chance to neutralize the GOP go-vote machine was to swing more independents to his side with an endorsement ad from popular former Gov. Mark R. Warner, some political analysts said. Warner did a … Continue reading And then there’s this idiot: more on the Kellam campaign →