Sens. Mark Warner and Chris Coons introduced legislation today aimed at voting reforms. The FAST Voting Act of 2012 "creates a competitive grant program to encourage states to aggressively pursue election reforms. It would provide incentives for states like Virginia to invest in practices and technology designed to expedite voting at the polls and simplify … Continue reading Warner co-sponsors voting reforms legislation
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!
Candidate announces for Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue
UPDATE: See press release below. According to several sources, Evans Poston announced last evening his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for Commissioner of the Revenue. I am told that Poston has the support of all members of the Norfolk City Council except one, as well as most of the other constitutional officers and members … Continue reading Candidate announces for Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue
Where’s mine?
So Mitt Romney claims he lost because of "big policy “gifts” that the president had bestowed on loyal Democratic constituencies, including young voters, African-Americans and Hispanics." According to a recording of the call, partially aired by ABC, Romney actually said: What the president, president's campaign did was focus on certain members of his base coalition, … Continue reading Where’s mine?
Free an innocent man
It's not often that people from both sides of the aisle are in agreement but that's exactly where we are today. The Washington Post's editorial board and Virginian-Pilot columnist Kerry Dougherty both argue that something should be done - and soon - to free Jonathan Montgomery, a man serving a prison sentence for a crime … Continue reading Free an innocent man
ICYMI: Those long, unnecessary lines
With the election last week and all that entailed, I didn't get a chance to write my weekly op-ed for its usual Wednesday publication. I got in done in time for Friday's paper. In it, I addressed the long lines that voters experienced last Tuesday. As a political observer, I don't recall a previous time … Continue reading ICYMI: Those long, unnecessary lines
Myth: “We are a center-right country”
One of the characterizations of America that I have difficulty with is that we are a center-right nation. Results from last Tuesday should disabuse us of that notion once and for all: With 120,871,984 votes cast, President Barack Obama received 62,088,847 votes and Mitt Romney received 58,783,137. Some have argued that the president is really … Continue reading Myth: “We are a center-right country”
Friday fun: how should you de-stress?
The election is over and getting rid of the stress that led up to it is a great idea! So back this week is a fun quiz - about stress 🙂 You Should Meditate Part of what's stressing you out right now is not having any control over what's happening to you. And while you … Continue reading Friday fun: how should you de-stress?
Race and voting
My friend, Coby Dillard, has posted a rather lengthy screed on his Facebook page about the lack of Republican outreach to the black community. My response to him is far too long to post there, even if I wanted to. So here it is. I believe Coby missed a much larger point in his missive, … Continue reading Race and voting
Winner’s list: Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk
Yes, there were local elections in Hampton Roads yesterday (although I still am against them). Here are the winners (contested races only): Virginia Beach Mayor: Will Sessoms* City Council - At Large: Rosemary Wilson* City Council - Kempsville: Amelia Ross-Hammond City Council - Rose Hall: Glenn Davis* School Board - At Large (2 seats): Beverly … Continue reading Winner’s list: Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk
Congratulations to all
I'll do a roundup post later but for now, congratulations to all of last night's winners and my condolences to all of those who were not successful. (UPDATE: The roundup post is here.) Most of all, my thanks to all who voted. And for those of you who doubted my predictions, I'll be collecting those … Continue reading Congratulations to all
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