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!

Choosing a financial advisor

In Malaysia, to call yourself a financial planner, you must be qualified. However, in the United States, to hang out a shingle as a financial planner, all you need is a shingle and a place to hang it. OK, so this post falls into the "sometimes no politics at all" category. In my real life, … Continue reading Choosing a financial advisor →

VP: “Wonky” Miller thinks it’s his time

“Some people say I’m wonky,” he acknowledged. The front page of the Virginian-Pilot today has a profile on Democrat senate candidate Harris Miller. The article neither hurts nor helps Miller nor does it give enough information to help undecided voters make up their minds. Such is the norm for the Pilot's reporting. They rarely do … Continue reading VP: “Wonky” Miller thinks it’s his time →

Supreme cout bashing: Ala. candidates say state courts not bound by Supreme Court rulings

Four Republican candidates for the Alabama Supreme Court say that state courts are not bound by Supreme Court precedents. Talk about activist judges! "State supreme court judges should not follow obviously wrong decisions simply because they are `precedents,'" [Chief Justice candidate and current justice Tom] Parker wrote in a newspaper opinion piece in January that … Continue reading Supreme cout bashing: Ala. candidates say state courts not bound by Supreme Court rulings →

Reid followup: couldn’t pay for tickets

Based on this report, the information provided in the AP story I linked to in this post was not correct. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid was provided with credentials to attend the boxing matches, which have no face value and for which the boxing commission could not accept payment. But it turns out that it … Continue reading Reid followup: couldn’t pay for tickets →

A message for Phil

I had a chance to talk to Phil Kellam, candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, at my party Saturday. I had heard that he supported the so-called "marriage amendment" and wanted to hear for myself whether this was true. As it turns out, Kellam said that he planned to vote for the amendment, as he … Continue reading A message for Phil →

Ex-Portsmouth sheriff under fire

Gary Waters is back in the news again. Shocked by the loss in last year's primary, Waters, former chairman of the Portsmouth city Democratic committee and in office for nearly 24 years, mounted a write-in campaign. His 2004 DUI conviction was too much for him to overcome. Then came the allegations of improper use of … Continue reading Ex-Portsmouth sheriff under fire →

The pot and the kettle

I was disappointed to read that Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev) has accepted ringside tickets for boxing matches on three different occasions. You can't claim the ethical high ground and then turn around and do something like this. It is the pot calling the kettle black. Those accompanying him to a couple of the fights obviously … Continue reading The pot and the kettle →

Remembering those who served

From Wikipedia: Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who died in military service for their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. … Continue reading Remembering those who served →

Party roundup

Almost 200 people came to my 1st Annual Memorial Day Bash yesterday. Attendees were from all over South Hampton Roads - Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk - and included not only party activists but rank and file Democratic voters. I was pleased to see a few Republicans as well 😉 Delegate Adam Ebbin … Continue reading Party roundup →