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!

+28, +6: Dems control

With George Allen's concession speech, the Democratic takeover of Congress is complete. Pop the champagne, revel in the victory - and then get down to work. Even with the majorities, the Dems have some challenges ahead. I expect that the big tent party may experience a bit of infighting, as liberal, moderate and conservative Dems … Continue reading +28, +6: Dems control →

Looking to 2007

At the end of the day I will be taking down my Voting NO page. Before I do, I'd like to thank the 998,180 Virginians who voted NO. A special thanks goes out to the members of the General Assembly who stood with the Commonwealth Coalition and supported our efforts. In 2007, the entire General … Continue reading Looking to 2007 →

Forum: Checks and Imbalances

The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia, and the Virginia Wesleyan College's Center for the Study of Religious Freedom are sponsoring a forum entitled "Checks and Imbalances: The President, Congress and the Courts in the Post-9/11 World." This is a discussion on the presidential powers during … Continue reading Forum: Checks and Imbalances →

Rumsfield resignation

By now, every one knows that the first casualty of the Democratic takeover of the Congress is Donald Rumsfield. I say good riddance. His stay as Secretary of Defense was about 5.9 years too long. Bush has named his replacement: former CIA director Robert Gates. The only question is whether Bush will try to push … Continue reading Rumsfield resignation →

Paper-verified voting: ya think?

Wanna bet George Allen is wishing we had paper-verified voting about now? After the canvass is complete, a "recount" is virtually unnecessary, as there is little to recount.

Kellam: the turning point

The Democratic takeover of the Congress has been impressive. The mood of the country seems to be that it is time for a change, time to try a different way of doing things. Exit polls show that the top issues which affected the way that people voted were the scandals and the war in Iraq. … Continue reading Kellam: the turning point →

Thoughts on Election Day

I woke up this morning still exhausted from yesterday. (My day started at 4:30 AM and I fell in bed around 11:30 PM.) Since I was away from the computer all day, I've spent a little time catching up on what the blogsphere and MSM had to say about yesterday's results. First of all, congratulations … Continue reading Thoughts on Election Day →

Go out and vote

Tuesday we have an opportunity to exercise our right as citizens of the United States to vote. I think voting is not only a right, but a responsibility. The fact that so many choose not to participate for whatever reason saddens me. I will cast my vote for the persons who most closely represent my … Continue reading Go out and vote →

“I’m an American first”

At this morning's Webb rally, I spotted this sign. The young man holding it was the son of Thomas Miller. I wanted to know why this Republican was supporting Jim Webb so I asked him to send me something for my blog. Below is what he wrote. To borrow a phrase from a famous left … Continue reading “I’m an American first” →

Webb Rally Norfolk

Some photos from this morning's rally in Norfolk. Lots of folks in attendance. Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim and Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf before the start of the rally. Note that both are wearing Vote NO stickers. I gave Fraim one when I first came in. After they went on stage, Fraim came & asked … Continue reading Webb Rally Norfolk →