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!

SurveyUSA: Allen 49%, Webb 46%

The latest SurveyUSA poll is up. Conducted 10/22/2006 - 10/24/2006, the survey of 613 likely voters has a margin of +/-4%, so the results are within the margin of error. Gail Parker polled at 2%, with only 3% of voters remaining undecided. SurveyUSA's analysis: Today, Allen leads by 14 among males; Webb leads by 9 … Continue reading SurveyUSA: Allen 49%, Webb 46% →

Couple of other things in today’s Pilot

I meant to mention these earlier but it's been a busy day and, frankly, I forgot. Billy Robinson: The End Former defense attorney and delegate Billy Robinson surrendered his law license yesterday. This marks the end of a brilliant, contentious career. Robinson, 63, is undergoing treatment for liver cancer and announced last month his retirement. … Continue reading Couple of other things in today’s Pilot →

Wilder to endorse Webb

According to the RTD, former governor and current Richmond mayor Doug Wilder will endorse Jim Webb this afternoon. I expect this will help Webb in the Richmond area, where he trails Allen, according to the latest polls. Outside of Richmond, I don't know how much effect Wilder's endorsement will have. Do such endorsements affect your … Continue reading Wilder to endorse Webb →

Ohio Atty: Learn from us and Vote NO!

So says Ohio Legal Aid attorney Alexandria Ruden: Unlike Ohio, Virginia voters have been alerted to the very serious adverse potential consequences of this proposed amendment well before the election. Our voters didn’t have adequate time to get fully informed before they voted. The consequence has been that police, prosecutors and victims have been in … Continue reading Ohio Atty: Learn from us and Vote NO! →

Pilot endorses Drake

As I predicted, the Virginian-Pilot has endorsed incumbent Republican Congresswoman Thelma Drake in the 2nd Congressional District race over Democratic challenger Phil Kellam. Essentially, this endorsement reflects what I said yesterday: Kellam has not answered the question of why voters should hire him. Kellam has just not made a compelling case to replace Drake. I … Continue reading Pilot endorses Drake →

Is this ad racist?

This ad, from the RNC, is being played on stations in Tennessee. The ad is airing on behalf of Republican candidate Bob Corker, who has asked stations to stop airing it. Former Republican senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen thinks the ad appeals to a "racist sentiment." Watch it. And then tell me: is the … Continue reading Is this ad racist? →

M-D on marriage amendment: 52% favor

Another Mason Dixon poll was released tonight, this one on the so-called Marriage Amendment. The poll of 625 likely voters showed 52% in favor of the amendment, with 42% against and 6% undecided. One problem: once again, they failed to poll the entire amendment. Look, the whole thing is going to be on the ballot … Continue reading M-D on marriage amendment: 52% favor →

Va Supreme Court to hear Bay Oaks appeal

The Virginia Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of the Bay Oaks Park Committee, according to attorney Andrew Sacks, who represents the group. Bay Oaks is a 21-acre parcel of land in East Ocean View that the group wants to have as a park. They gathered 5,376 signatures on a petition in an … Continue reading Va Supreme Court to hear Bay Oaks appeal →

Kaine, Holton voting NO

Governor Tim Kaine Becomes 200th Lawyer to Join Virginia Legal Review Committee; Governor Linwood Holton and First Lady Anne Holton Also Sign On Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today became the 200th lawyer in Virginia to sign the statement of the Virginia Legal Review Committee, which expresses concern about the significant and largely unpredictable legal … Continue reading Kaine, Holton voting NO →

Pilot errs in reprint of Cobb op-ed

The Virginian-Pilot today reprinted, without change, the op-ed piece written by Victoria Cobb of the Family Foundation, which first appeared in the Washington Post. In the piece, Cobb implies that former AG candidate, Senator Creigh Deeds, is a supporter of the amendment: In fact, McDonnell's opponent for the attorney general's office in the 2005 election, … Continue reading Pilot errs in reprint of Cobb op-ed →