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!

Happy Independence Day!

This is what we celebrate today. Take a few minutes and review the video below. You won't regret it. It may be hard to believe but the 4th of July isn't about hot dogs, parades and fireworks. It's a whole lot more.

Mathieson confirmed as U.S. Marshall

Congratulations to former Del. Bobby Mathieson on his confirmation today as U.S. Marshall. The press release from Senators Webb and Warner is below. United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2011 Statement of Senators Webb and Warner on the Confirmation of Bobby Mathieson as U.S. Marshal Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Jim … Continue reading Mathieson confirmed as U.S. Marshall →

Friday fun: Independence Day edition

With Monday being Independence Day, how much do you know about it? Below is a little quiz that's making the rounds via email. 1. The Declaration of Independence begins with what words? 2. What document was the legal framework of the United States? 3. Who wrote the words of the Star Spangled Banner? 4. How … Continue reading Friday fun: Independence Day edition →

For the love of money

Oh, yeah. http://twitter.com/#!/LarrySabato/status/85506446590091265 While he was referring to the conviction of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Sabato is dead on the money with this one. And not only at the national level. The fundraising emails are filling up my inbox faster than I can delete them.

Norfolk council votes to maintain status quo

Surely, you aren't surprised. It only took about 20 minutes for council to get to the last item on the agenda Tuesday night: redistricting. Sixteen people signed up to speak and 15 of them did so. After the speakers, each council member took the time to comment prior to his or her vote. Watch those … Continue reading Norfolk council votes to maintain status quo →

Press OK, Dems not so much

So I'm hearing that a Democratic Party tracker was kicked out of a George Allen event in Norfolk this morning. The event was the Republican Party of Norfolk's Dutch Treat Breakfast, which was held at Cagney's - a restaurant in my neck of the woods, by the way - at 8am this morning. Allen was … Continue reading Press OK, Dems not so much →

Norfolk redistricting vote tonight

Norfolk City Council will take up redistricting at the end of a very long agenda tonight. There are only two plans on the agenda - the compromise plan, which will be voted on first, and the Jordan plan.The compromise plan has never been subjected to a public hearing - I guess that will happen tonight. … Continue reading Norfolk redistricting vote tonight →

Spotlight: TCC

Tidewater Community College was the focus of a front page article in Monday's Virginian-Pilot. The school has a successful transfer program, whereby a student completes their first two years of college there and then transfers to a four-year institution. One of the biggest advantages to such a move is that it saves money: Two years … Continue reading Spotlight: TCC →