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!

The hero sitting next to you

From Answers.com: he·ro (hîr'ō) n., pl. -roes. In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or … Continue reading The hero sitting next to you →

Bearing Drift podcast with Joel Rubin

Fellow Hampton Roads blogger Bearing Drift has up its podcast of the interview with Joel Rubin. Rubin moderated the Miller/Webb debate that aired on "On the Record" last Sunday.

So this is why AP visits here

I have been seeing the Associated Press visiting this blog lately. Now I know why: AP Unveils Deal to Tie Stories to Blogs NEW YORK - The Associated Press announced two agreements Tuesday — one that will tie its news stories to the rapidly growing world of blogs and another that will help guide readers … Continue reading So this is why AP visits here →

How low can you go?

No matter how bad the Webb versus Miller primary race has gotten, at least no one has stooped this low: California candidate accents rival's illness SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A candidate for the California state Assembly says voters should pick him because his opponent — a heart transplant recipient — could die in office. "Can you … Continue reading How low can you go? →

More on Oceana and BRAC

Virginia Beach officials traveled to the Pentagon on Monday to make their last pitch regarding Oceana. Now they just have to wait til June 1 and hope that the plans presented meet the requirements for keeping the base open.

Leslie Byrne answers questions

In case you missed it (like I did), head on over to Not Larry Sabato and check out the the questions and her answers. My favorite answer: I devoted much of my legislative career to giving localities the tools needed to manage growth. We came within a couple of votes but never gave localities any … Continue reading Leslie Byrne answers questions →

BRAC will announce future of NAS Oceana Friday

I found this blurb while looking around wavy.com, the website of local TV channel 10: A big decision on Oceana and the economic future of Virginia Beach will be announced Friday in Washington, D.C. The Department of Defense's Inspector General will announce if the city has met the demands of the BRAC Commission. Those demands … Continue reading BRAC will announce future of NAS Oceana Friday →

Plainclothes Norfolk police officer killed by another officer

A plainclothes Norfolk police officer, Seneca Darden, was shot by a fellow, as yet unidentified uniformed officer Sunday evening. The officer is now on administrative leave and the state police have been called in to investigate. The shooting took place amid chaos in Young Terrace. Darden, 25, was a nephew of former interim police chief … Continue reading Plainclothes Norfolk police officer killed by another officer →

Understanding poverty and homelessness in America

From The Christian Science Monitor: There is no town, city, or state anywhere in America where an individual or family working full-time and earning the minimum wage can afford a one- or two- bedroom apartment at the fair market rental rate established by HUD. This is absolutely amazing. More from the article: Families with children … Continue reading Understanding poverty and homelessness in America →