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!

Local CC event: September 23

You’re invited… Tidewater NOW and the Commonwealth Coalition invite you to a picnic and rally to reconnect with old friends, make new ones and speak out against the Marshall/Newman Amendment. When: Saturday September 23rd 11am-2pm Where: Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach. Bring a friend! Bring a dish if you can!

Ford shutting Norfolk plant year earlier

As has been speculated for some time now, the Pilot is reporting that Ford will be shutting down the Norfolk plant in 2007, instead of 2008. Although the story doesn't say so, I believe this information came from a webcast this morning that Ford held for employees and the media. Lackluster sales of the F-150 … Continue reading Ford shutting Norfolk plant year earlier →

Time, money, people

Successful campaign = time + money + people I've been wanting to write a post about this for a while. Unfortunately, time is something that is pretty scarce around here, with the 15th of the month deadlines I have each month. So this brief post will have to do. Time - the candidate has to … Continue reading Time, money, people →

Note to SurveyUSA: Mark ain’t John Warner

So I just got polled by SurveyUSA. Only problem was that the nice, automated female voice kept referring to Democrat John Warner instead of Democrat Mark Warner. One of the first series of questions was about approval/disapproval of various people - Bush, Kaine and Allen and John Warner. I didn't think much about it. But … Continue reading Note to SurveyUSA: Mark ain’t John Warner →

Moran’s response to the AG opinion

The Attorney General, Republican Bob McDonnell, has issued an opinion on the Marshall Newman amendment. As you would expect, the AG states concludes that "passage of the amendment will not affect the current legal rights of unmarried persons..." Moments ago, Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran issued the following statement: When the AG issues an opinion, … Continue reading Moran’s response to the AG opinion →

Ann Richards: 1933-2006

Former Texas governer Ann Richards died yesterday. Josh Israel, the former president of The Virginia Partisans, guest-blogs his thoughts on his her here.

Senate race update

Stay away from the web for a day and you miss a bunch of stuff. Here's a quick roundup on today's events: Rasmussen poll NLS is reporting that this poll shows Allen leading Webb 50% to 43%. The poll information is only available to subscribers. Survey USA This poll shows Allen ahead 48% to 45%, … Continue reading Senate race update →

Inaccuracy in the Pilot

I think everybody is aware that I am no fan of the Pilot. Even so, I still subscribe to and read the paper each day, as it is the only game in town. Today's article about Allen just got me, though: Webb's campaign also has accused Allen of "stealing" legislation proposed by Sen. Dick Durbin, … Continue reading Inaccuracy in the Pilot →

Thief reprograms ATM machine

I thought this was funny. Some guy figured out how to reprogram an ATM machine to give out four times the amount of money than it should. Took them nine days to figure it out. Wonder if it was a Diebold machine?

Senator Lambert endorses Allen

In a move that could have hardly been anticipated, Senator Benjamin Lambert III (D-Richmond) has endorsed George Allen over fellow Democrat Jim Webb. Several members of the Legislative Black Caucus have not been happy with the lack of consideration shown by the Webb campaign. I have talked to a couple of them (still trying to … Continue reading Senator Lambert endorses Allen →