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!

Cat’s out of the bag :)

Those of you on the AG's media advisory email list probably already saw this but for those that didn't: COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Office of the Attorney General Richmond 23219 Robert F. McDonnell Attorney General 900 East Main Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 804-371-8947 TDD For Release: August 25, 2006 [big snip about the Blogs United … Continue reading Cat’s out of the bag ðŸ™‚ →

Outrage

The Democratic Party is supposed to be the big tent party. All are welcome, we say. Or maybe not. Election of Alabama lesbian overturned by committee by PageOneQ The Democratic primary victory of Alabama lesbian Patricia Todd for a seat in the statehouse was overturned by a party committee tonight. The committee vote was 5-0. … Continue reading Outrage →

Partisans PAC Fundraiser

Last year, the Virginia Partisans enthusiastically supported my candidacy for Treasurer. Their support was featured in the now infamous "flier incident" that was used to smear me during the campaign (the source of which was never determined). Like last year, I will be making the trip to Northern Virginia next week to participate in their … Continue reading Partisans PAC Fundraiser →

CC Hampton Roads office opening

I attended the opening of the Hampton Roads office of the Commonwealth Coalition last night. In addition to supporters from throughout the region, campaign manager Claire Gastanaga was there, along with EV Executive Director Dyana Mason and CC Board Chairman Jay Squires. Amid the wine and cheese, we were reminded of the task we face … Continue reading CC Hampton Roads office opening →

State makes $137.2 million mistake in school financing

It seems there has been $137.2 million in mistakes in the calculation of the school financing in the state's budget proposal prepared by former governor Mark Warner's staff. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission cited two errors made by the Department of Taxation: A "careless error" in which staff added, rather than subtracted, estimates … Continue reading State makes $137.2 million mistake in school financing →

VA Beach finds $20 million

First Chesapeake found $14 million. Now it appears Virginia Beach has found $20 million. My recommendation is the same: give it back. You can't miss what you never had. Since the city didn't know the extra $20 million existed, just pretend it doesn't and return it to the taxpayers. Why is that so hard to … Continue reading VA Beach finds $20 million →

New wedding registration: with the town!

There are all kinds of registries when folks get married, mostly surrounding the gifts you want folks to get for you, for example your china pattern, your crystal pattern and your silver pattern. Some people register with Home Depot or Lowes, hoping for some things they can really use 🙂 But who would have thought … Continue reading New wedding registration: with the town! →

Ex-death row inmate wants full exoneration

Earl Washington, Jr., currently living in Virginia Beach, spent almost 20 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. He was pardoned in 2000 by then-governor Jim Gilmore after DNA testing showed that another man committed the crime. Now that the other man, Maurice Tinsley, has been indicted, Washington plans to petition … Continue reading Ex-death row inmate wants full exoneration →

Labor Council VA AFL-CIO voting NO!

Word has come that the Labor Council of the Virginia AFL-CIO voted last weekend at their convention to oppose the Marshall Newman amendment.