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!

Rep. Scott hosting job fair in Norfolk Tuesday

Congressman Bobby Scott will host a job fair at Norfolk State University's New Student Center this coming Tuesday, August 9, from 10 am to 3 pm. From the press release: WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott announced today that he will host a Job Fair at Norfolk State University's New Student Center on … Continue reading Rep. Scott hosting job fair in Norfolk Tuesday →

More Dem candidates at the Beach?

According to this article from today's newspaper, a couple of folks are considering a bid for the state Senate from Virginia Beach. Isn't it a little late, though?

ICYMI: A visit that reset perspectives

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. I generally don't talk about national politics in my columns, but having written about the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords last January, I thought it appropriate to write about the effect that her return to the House seemed, at least to me, to have had on … Continue reading ICYMI: A visit that reset perspectives →

Cuccinelli up on Bolling but does it matter?

Public Policy Polling released more of its latest Virginia poll yesterday (pdf). At this point, AG Ken Cuccinelli leads LG Bill Bolling, 45% to 21%. The real culprit? Cuccinelli has simply become much better known than Bolling is. 71% of GOP primary voters have an opinion about him and they break down favorably 56/15. Only … Continue reading Cuccinelli up on Bolling but does it matter? →

Norfolk’s National Night Out activities

Beginning at 5:30 tonight, Norfolk will participate in National Night Out. Everything starts from the East Ocean View Rec Center at 9520 20th Bay St.

Plato was right

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” This quote from Plato pretty well sums up what I'm thinking this morning after witnessing the shenanigans of our elected representatives over the past few weeks. The plan that they came up with in dealing … Continue reading Plato was right →

Giffords returns

Kinda puts this whole thing in perspective, doesn't it? Welcome back Rep. Giffords. Oh yeah - and that debt ceiling bill passed. UPDATE: Her tweet (other updates below) http://twitter.com/#!/Rep_Giffords/status/98169302674452480 UPDATE: Here's an awesome photo of Giffords entering the chamber (via Roll Call)

Spotlight: “A chance in hell”

I am told that the nightly news during the Vietnam War offered Americans the opportunity to see into the horrors of it. I am not old enough to remember myself; all of my "memories" of that war are basically those gained from exposure to the images later in life. And although we've been involved in … Continue reading Spotlight: “A chance in hell” →

Deal with a vote to come

So it looks like we have a deal to raise the debt limit. Despite all the rhetoric, this chart gives you an idea of how we got here. Although written several months ago, this article really lays out the process that we saw in action over the past few weeks. And the saga isn't quite … Continue reading Deal with a vote to come →