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!

CNN/Tea Party debate

I might have headed to Portsmouth last night for the debate watch party had I known about it in advance. Then again, probably not. I tend to prefer to watch debates from the comfort - and relative silence - of my own family room. As the debate wore on, I found myself thinking about ... … Continue reading CNN/Tea Party debate →

Monday morning quarterback: 1-0, baby!

Been a while since I wrote one of these 😉 The Washington Redskins are 1-0 after Sunday's win over division rival NY Giants. I didn't get to see much of the game - just the last 9 or so minutes - but that didn't matter. It was a win. Of course I'm not getting too … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback: 1-0, baby! →

Ten years

A reprint of my post from 9/11/06. I'm not much of a traveler, mainly because I dislike car trips and my other half hates to fly. But about fifteen years ago, we flew to New York for a weekend with a very good friend of ours. While there, we took in the sights of the … Continue reading Ten years →

Friday fun: what’s your 80s karaoke song?

You Are "Time After Time" If you were transported back to the 80s, your life would be all about reflecting. You're a serious, earnest person - and you couldn't help but think a lot about how things were back then. You'd spend a lot of your time writing, researching, and learning. You would either become … Continue reading Friday fun: what’s your 80s karaoke song? →

Note to legislators: make recall easier

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Those who are regular readers of this blog know how I feel about the removal provisions of Virginia Code § 24.2-233. I've cited it often when discussing the removal of certain elected officials in the area as well as in the attempt by Norfolk City Council to … Continue reading Note to legislators: make recall easier →

Jones: “Beating the defense”

In a full page letter to the public in Sunday's paper, The Virginian-Pilot's president and publisher, Maurice Jones, laid out what is coming for the paper - and it ain't pretty: As we look ahead at the next 12-18 months, it is our belief that the economy will remain our most formidable rival. What are … Continue reading Jones: “Beating the defense” →

Northam gains endorsements of electeds

Senator Ralph Northam announced Tuesday the endorsements of elected officials in all five jurisdictions in which the 6th Senate lies. Among those announced: Mayor Paul Fraim of Norfolk Phil Kellam, Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue Laura Belle Gordy, Vice Chair, Accomack County Board of Supervisors Richard Tankard, Chair, Northampton County Board of Supervisors Janine … Continue reading Northam gains endorsements of electeds →

Warner’s travels

Senator Mark Warner spent three weeks traveling Virginia, visiting 34 communities and attending 45 events with constituents. Here's a short video he did about his travels.

Moran/Kaine speeches at Scott Labor Day

Here's the video of yesterday's speeches by DPVA chair Brian Moran and Senate candidate Tim Kaine. At the very beginning of the video, you'll hear Congressman Scott make reference to his press release regarding him not running for Senate.