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!

Weekend roundup

A quick look at some of the stories and other stuff from the past week. VA Republican primary: still Romney v Paul The week started off with a ruling by Judge John Gibney to delay the printing of the ballots for the March 6 primary. When he put the ruling in writing the next day, … Continue reading Weekend roundup →

Friday fun: can you pass 8th grade math?

So, the semester has started and I'm teaching again. Given my experience last semester, my mind naturally turns to math 🙂 You Passed 8th Grade Math Congratulations, you got 10/10 correct! Whew! I feel all better now 😆 So, can you pass 8th grade math?

Reminder: Elected school board meeting tomorrow

The Norfolk Citizens for an Elected School Board will be holding an organizational meeting tomorrow, January 14, at the Pretlow Library from 10am til noon. Petitions will be available.

The legislative show begins

I followed my own advice yesterday. In my latest op-ed, which appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot, I urged readers to log onto the General Assembly website to watch the proceedings of the legislature. Late yesterday afternoon, when I had a little bit of a break from work, I did just that. I tuned in just in … Continue reading The legislative show begins →

ICYMI: State of the Commonwealth, response

Governor Bob McDonnell made his third State of the Commonwealth speech tonight to the joint session of the General Assembly. Much of what the governor said has already come out as he made his budget presentation to the money committees. The text of the speech as prepared is here. I still find it ironic that … Continue reading ICYMI: State of the Commonwealth, response →

Let’s get ready to rumble!

Lots of eyes have turned northward as the New Hampshire primary is today. The fight appears to be over the number two spot, as Mitt Romney seems to be on track for the win. Will Jon Huntsman's late surge be enough to catapult him into second place? I don't know - seems to me he … Continue reading Let’s get ready to rumble! →

Looking to New Hampshire and beyond

Yes, I watched the two New Hampshire debates this weekend. No, I'm not a glutton for punishment - I honestly wanted to hear what the candidates had to say. (If you missed them, you can find a transcript of the ABC News debate here and the MSNBC debate here.) I think it's always good to … Continue reading Looking to New Hampshire and beyond →

Ballot access: careful what you wish for

My latest op-ed appeared in Thursday's Virginian-Pilot. I was intrigued by a story (mentioned in the comments on this article but repeated in a number of different places) that claims that the changes to Virginia's election laws that occurred in 1970 came about as the result of the 1965 candidacy of George Lincoln Rockwell, who … Continue reading Ballot access: careful what you wish for →

Loyalty oath going away

While Delegate Bob Marshall was first in calling for the RPV to remove the loyalty oath in the upcoming primary, he no longer stands alone. RPV chair Pat Mullins announced a special meeting of the State Central committee on his Facebook page last Saturday. Today, LG Bill Bolling and Gov. Bob McDonnell join the chorus.

Paperwork filed for Norfolk elected school board

I have just received an email from the organizer of the Norfolk elected school board initiative. The paperwork has been filed to initiate the petition-gathering process. There will be two organizational meetings, on January 14th and 28th, both beginning at 10am at the Pretlow Library. In addition to the website, the group has set up … Continue reading Paperwork filed for Norfolk elected school board →