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!

Webb V Allen: Round 3 update

After watching the debate a second time, I have to say that this one was better than yesterday's, at least in terms of content, Peggy Fox's questions notwithstanding. First, a point that I hope the Fairfax Chamber takes to heart: place the panel down in front of the candidates (like everyone else does) so that … Continue reading Webb V Allen: Round 3 update →

Webb v Allen: Round 3

Just finished watching the latest Web/Allen debate. I'll get more up later as I really do need to get some work done today and I want to watch it again.

Norfolk debt: no $$ for neighborhoods

Today's Pilot has an interesting article about the debt of the city. While it is no where near the debt ceiling, Norfolk has committed to some pretty major downtown projects: New courthouse: $100 million. Light rail line: $39 million. Cruise ship terminal: $37 million. Conference center: $33 million. Don't see any money in there for … Continue reading Norfolk debt: no $$ for neighborhoods →

Monday Morning Quarterback: 0-2

What can I say? The Washington Redskins played horribly in last night's 27-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Conventional wisdom used to be that defenses are ahead of offenses early in the season. Combine that with the new offensive scheme, I expected the Skins defense to have to carry the team, at least for a … Continue reading Monday Morning Quarterback: 0-2 →

The Pulpit Speaks: May 26, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. DO YOU EVER TRY TO SING? We all should try to sing sometimes. There is something about singing that brings about a relief that nothing else can do. In the same way of … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 26, 1956 →

MTP: Webb v Allen

Just finished watching the Webb/Allen "debate" on Meet the Press. I put "debate" in quotation marks because it was less of a debate and more of a question and answer session, with Tim Russert asking mostly "gotcha" questions and both Jim Webb and George Allen answering defensively. Nothing new came out in this exchange and … Continue reading MTP: Webb v Allen →

Warner’s pig roast

I attended former governor and future president Mark Warner's pig roast today. The event was held at Rappahannock Bend Farm in King George. I'm pretty bad at estimating crowd sizes but I'd say there was probably 1,000 people there from all over. The Virginia blogsphere was well represented - I had a chance to chat … Continue reading Warner’s pig roast →

Burning

Here is the first ad from the Commonwealth Coalition. (If you see a white space, YouTube is down.) I think it's a good ad. Help defeat the Marshall Newman amendment. Volunteer or contribute. And tell all your friends to Vote NO on NOvember 7.

Poor George Allen

I mean, the guy just can't get a break. Richmond Times Dispatch writer Michael Paul Williams says: After all, Allen is a tough sell as a Friend of Black People. The incumbent Allen, reared in Southern California, has spent much of his life carefully fashioning the persona of a Confederate-loving good ol' boy. And it … Continue reading Poor George Allen →

Miller Golf Tournament

Yesterday was the deadline to register for the 3rd Annual Senator Yvonne B. Miller Golf Tournament, which is to be held October 5. No doubt the Senator will take some late registrations 🙂 Register online or by email. Hope to see you there!