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!

Expected Virginian-Pilot endorsements: Webb & Drake

This morning's Pilot editorial explains how they make endorsements: We treat an endorsement like a hiring process: We study a candidate’s background and job performance; check references and public records; and conduct an extensive interview. The close questioning in these interviews gives us a chance to get to know the candidates in a way voters … Continue reading Expected Virginian-Pilot endorsements: Webb & Drake →

M-D: Allen 47%, Webb 43%

In a poll of 625 registered voters, PilotOnline is reporting that George Allen leads Jim Webb 47% to 43%. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 4%. I don't know what's up with Mason-Dixon using registered voters as opposed to likely voters. In any event, I just got polled by M-D in the … Continue reading M-D: Allen 47%, Webb 43% →

Cold, cold go away

I rarely get sick. But I've been fighting the beginnings of a cold for a few weeks and last night it hit me hard. So I've spent the day in bed, getting up just to take some more cold medicine. Hopefully, I'll be back tomorrow. In the meantime, y'all catch up on the happenings elsewhere: … Continue reading Cold, cold go away →

Beach poll location changes

There have been some changes in the location of voting polls in the City of Virginia Beach, as follows: Red Wing Precinct - moved from Birdneck Elementary to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #8, 961 S. Birdneck Rd Brookwood Precinct - moved from Brookwood Elementary to the Bow Creek Recreation Center, 3427 Clubhouse Rd … Continue reading Beach poll location changes →

The Pulpit Speaks: March 31, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "WHY NOT GO OUT ON A LIMB, THE FRUIT IS OUT THERE, ISN'T IT?" So reads a quotation on a local business on one of our main streets. Thousands of people pass this … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 31, 1956 →

Edds: Voters can’t stop pride, progress

In case you missed it, Margaret Edds has a fine article in this morning's Pilot on the so-called marriage amendment: Some years back, when Virginia's old Byrd organization was in its death throes, a Capitol wit suggested a TV commercial for a member of the rear guard. The idea was to show the lawmaker with … Continue reading Edds: Voters can’t stop pride, progress →

A little Spruill, Webb & Kellam for breakfast

I headed out bright and early this morning to Delegate Lionell Spruill's pancake breakfast in Chesapeake. I got there a little after eight and there was a good crowd, including a number of folks wearing Webb T-shirts. Jim Webb and his wife were there, along with Phil Kellam. I sat with Phil and chatted for … Continue reading A little Spruill, Webb & Kellam for breakfast →

Live blog followup

First of all, thanks to Rep. Thelma Drake for joining us in the blogsphere for a live session earlier today. I think it is wonderful that our representatives embrace this medium as a way of interacting with constituents. Secondly, I have to admit that I was a bit surprised that Rep. Drake answered as many … Continue reading Live blog followup →

Algie Howell fundraiser

I attended a fundraiser for Delegate Algie Howell (90th) this evening. Elected officials in attendance were Delegates Kenny Alexander (89th), Ken Melvin (80th), Paula Miller (87th) and House Minority Leader Frank Hall (69th), along with Mayors Paul Fraim (Norfolk) and Meyera Oberndorf (Virginia Beach). I thought this was a good turnout, given that the NAACP … Continue reading Algie Howell fundraiser →

OTR this week

This Sunday, Democratic Senate challenger Jim Webb is Joel Rubin's guest on On the Record. The conversation will cover the war in Iraq, Webb's writings on women in the military and other topics. On the Record airs Sunday morning at 10:30 am on WVEC.