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!

Senate hopeful Miller to visit Hampton Roads

In case you missed this morning's Pilot: U.S. Senate candidate Harris Miller will spend Saturday hunting for votes across Hampton Roads as his bid for the Democratic nomination in November’s general election heads into its final two weeks. Miller, a Fairfax County businessman, is battling former Navy Secretary James Webb for the nomination in a … Continue reading Senate hopeful Miller to visit Hampton Roads →

Bloggers may be all too certain

Bob Gibson of the Daily Progress has an interesting post regarding the primary. The D blogosphere is yellow-dog certain that Webb is about to kick Miller’s nether regions and then give Allen the boot. As a political blogger with all the edgy certainty I can muster, I’m thinking “horse hockey.”

We deserve the best

The US is supposedly the greatest nation on earth. As its citizens, I believe we deserve to be served by the best and the brightest available people. So why is it we keep settling for second best? Today, the Senate set up a confirmation vote, set for Friday, on federal appeals court nominee and White … Continue reading We deserve the best →

Creigh Deeds interview

Waldo has up a very nice interview with former attorney general candidate Creigh Deeds. This answer is something I can definitely relate to: Because I am essentially a sole practitioner, I took a pretty serious risk, from a business standpoint in running a campaign that consumed all of my energy. I was not able to … Continue reading Creigh Deeds interview →

Congress: No to protestors at military funerals

Freedom of speech is one of the cherished rights bestowed upon Americans. But there's always somebody who is willing to push the envelope beyond what is considered good sense. Such is the case of a Kansas church group who has been protesting at military funerals across the country. This group claims that the military deaths … Continue reading Congress: No to protestors at military funerals →

Not an Idol post

OK, so Taylor Hicks is the new American Idol. Whatever. I predict he'll be a one-hit wonder and fade into the sunset. Oh, and with all the folks who were there tonight, where was Ruben? Fantasia? For me, the best 3 minutes of the show had to be when the real American Idol showed up. … Continue reading Not an Idol post →

Beach officials were aware of BRAC

In watching the news tonight, it appears that Virginia Beach officials were not surprised by the decision of the Inspector General regarding Oceana. In a letter signed by Senators John Warner and George Allen and Representative Thelma Drake, Beach mayor Meyera Orberndorf was warned that the failure to condemn some 3,500 homes around the base … Continue reading Beach officials were aware of BRAC →

Duh!

You know how sometimes you have those moments where you feel a bit like an idiot because you can't add 2+2 and get four? Well, I had one of those "Duh!" moments this morning. I was at a board meeting bright and early - 7:30am. I am NOT be a morning person so I tend … Continue reading Duh! →

BRAC: Kaine statement

I just received the following: GOVERNOR KAINE’S STATEMENT ON DOD INSPECTOR GENERAL’S RULING WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement today, regarding the announcement of the Department of Defense Inspector General’s ruling that Virginia is not in compliance with the BRAC Commission’s requirements to address encroachment around Oceana Naval Air Station … Continue reading BRAC: Kaine statement →

Pentagon to meet with officials re: BRAC

The Pilot is reporting that: Thomas Gimball, principal deputy inspector general of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, will meet with Sen. John Warner, Sen. George Allen, Rep. Thelma Drake and Gov. Tim Kaine at 2 p.m. today to explain his office's assessment of Virginia Beach's efforts to control encroachment around NAS Oceana. I assume this … Continue reading Pentagon to meet with officials re: BRAC →