Category: Politics

Beach poll location changes

There have been some changes in the location of voting polls in the City of Virginia Beach, as follows: Red Wing Precinct - moved from Birdneck Elementary to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #8, 961 S. Birdneck Rd Brookwood Precinct - moved from Brookwood Elementary to the Bow Creek Recreation Center, 3427 Clubhouse Rd … Continue reading Beach poll location changes →

Edds: Voters can’t stop pride, progress

In case you missed it, Margaret Edds has a fine article in this morning's Pilot on the so-called marriage amendment: Some years back, when Virginia's old Byrd organization was in its death throes, a Capitol wit suggested a TV commercial for a member of the rear guard. The idea was to show the lawmaker with … Continue reading Edds: Voters can’t stop pride, progress →

A little Spruill, Webb & Kellam for breakfast

I headed out bright and early this morning to Delegate Lionell Spruill's pancake breakfast in Chesapeake. I got there a little after eight and there was a good crowd, including a number of folks wearing Webb T-shirts. Jim Webb and his wife were there, along with Phil Kellam. I sat with Phil and chatted for … Continue reading A little Spruill, Webb & Kellam for breakfast →

Live blog followup

First of all, thanks to Rep. Thelma Drake for joining us in the blogsphere for a live session earlier today. I think it is wonderful that our representatives embrace this medium as a way of interacting with constituents. Secondly, I have to admit that I was a bit surprised that Rep. Drake answered as many … Continue reading Live blog followup →

Algie Howell fundraiser

I attended a fundraiser for Delegate Algie Howell (90th) this evening. Elected officials in attendance were Delegates Kenny Alexander (89th), Ken Melvin (80th), Paula Miller (87th) and House Minority Leader Frank Hall (69th), along with Mayors Paul Fraim (Norfolk) and Meyera Oberndorf (Virginia Beach). I thought this was a good turnout, given that the NAACP … Continue reading Algie Howell fundraiser →

OTR this week

This Sunday, Democratic Senate challenger Jim Webb is Joel Rubin's guest on On the Record. The conversation will cover the war in Iraq, Webb's writings on women in the military and other topics. On the Record airs Sunday morning at 10:30 am on WVEC.

Live blog with Drake Friday TODAY 5:30pm

This Friday, October 20, TODAY incumbent 2nd district Congresswoman Thelma Drake will be here for a live blog. The session will start at 5:30 pm and will run for one hour. Feel free to leave your questions in this thread for the Congresswoman. PLEASE NOTE: If you linked to the prior thread, the link is … Continue reading Live blog with Drake Friday TODAY 5:30pm →

Allen’s AA endorsements

I was asked by one of my readers to comment on the recent endorsments received by incumbent Republican Senator George Allen from Richmond's The Voice Newspaper and the National Black Farmers Association. I am not familiar with The Voice so I do not know how much influence the paper has. I did contact some of … Continue reading Allen’s AA endorsements →

Pilot op-ed: Discriminatory amendment

Today's Virginian-Pilot printed an opinion piece I submitted to them. The piece appears below. Discriminatory amendment has other negative repercussions BY VIVIAN J. PAIGE “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr. There is no one more revered in the civil rights movement than the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. … Continue reading Pilot op-ed: Discriminatory amendment →

Reminder: Live Blog with Drake

2nd District Congresswoman Thelma Drake will be here Friday, October 20, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm to answer your questions. Please click here to leave your questions.