Category: General

Talking about Voting NO on #1

I had the pleasure of speaking on behalf of the Commonwealth Coalition this afternoon at a gathering on the Eastern Shore. It was a wonderful opportunity to discuss the impact of the so-called Marriage Amendment with a group of interested individuals. Every one in the room pledged to Vote NO on Ballot Issue #1. One … Continue reading Talking about Voting NO on #1 →

The Pulpit Speaks: January 25, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. One has said, and wisely so, "What a man does when he is alone is the measure of the man." No one knows this better than the man who spends many lonely hours … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: January 25, 1958 →

Rick – I’m a must read :)

Fellow blogger Rick Sincere has issued a challenge of sorts to the blogsphere in this post. He's going to be doing a presentation on blogs and wants us to link to him if we want to be described as a "must read" blog in his presentation. OK, I'm game 🙂

VP: Tuesday question for the candidates

Today's question: How would you grade the performance of the administration and the Pentagon in fighting the war in Iraq? The responses: George Allen Jim Webb Thelma Drake Phil Kellam

Conservative paper urges Vote NO!

The conservative Arlington Sun Gazette has come out against the so-called Marriage Amendment (Ballot Issue #1), saying: On principle, we should be in favor of the proposed state constitutional amendment banning so-called “gay marriage. [...] Unfortunately, the proposed amendment Virginia voters will be casting ballots on this November is overreaching, ambiguous and clumsily written. This … Continue reading Conservative paper urges Vote NO! →

Penalty flag: Family Foundation

As if registrars around the state don't have enough to do with the voter registration deadline approaching, a letter from the Family Foundation is creating more work for them: Voter registration offices around Virginia were inundated with complaints from residents who received letters last week saying they may not be signed up to vote. The … Continue reading Penalty flag: Family Foundation →

The Pulpit Speaks: July 26, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A few days ago, I saw a little girl - her face, arms and knees already covered with scars - crawl upon one of those 1958 scooters so prevalent on our streets today. … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 26, 1958 →

Gallup poll: turnout 35%?

Everyone is talking about the new Gallup poll that came out today. The poll shows Allen ahead of Webb, 48% to45%, within the margin of error of +/- 5%. Buried down at the bottom is a note about turnout: Based on past voting history in Virginia, turnout is assumed to be 35% of the voting … Continue reading Gallup poll: turnout 35%? →