American Idol Results 04/29/09: elimination

I was a bit busy watching the debate so I missed the airing of AI. Of course, I have TiVO so all's good 😉 Besides, I got to fast-forward thru the commercials and any dumb parts of the show (like the food fight). Like last season, the remaining five were split into two groups with … Continue reading American Idol Results 04/29/09: elimination →

Wagner releases education plan

LG candidate Jody Wagner released her education plan today (pdf). From the press release: "Our education system lays the foundation for the Commonwealth's future, and the quality of the schooling we're able to deliver to our children will determine their ability to compete in the global economy.  As Virginians, we all owe a debt of … Continue reading Wagner releases education plan →

American Idol 04/28/09: standards

The Fab Five of American Idol took on the music of standards from the Rat Pack era. As expected, the guys all showed up in skinny ties 🙂 I find the genre a strange choice for a pop star program; while I love this music, I can't imagine there are many who watch this show … Continue reading American Idol 04/28/09: standards →

Nye endorses Wagner

2nd Congressional district representative Glenn Nye today endorsed Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor. The campaign released the following video today.

VEA forum on TV tonight

Hampton Roads residents who were unable to attend last week's VEA gubernatorial forum will be able to watch it on TV tonight. WHRO, the local public TV station, will be airing the forum in which all four candidates for governor - Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrats Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran - appeared. … Continue reading VEA forum on TV tonight →

Judgment in defamation case against the Pilot

With the recent articles in The Virginian-Pilot regarding anti-Semitic vandalism of local synagogues (1, 2), one would expect that the paper would have at least mentioned the recent decision to grant summary judgment on most of the issues of a suit against it. If the Pilot has said something, I haven't seen it. Back in … Continue reading Judgment in defamation case against the Pilot →

Fliergate update: Iwans pleads guilty

Dave Iwans, political consultant and campaign manager for Virginia Beach mayor Will Sessoms, pled guilty to violating the campaign laws.  He will pay the maximum fine of $2,500 and will get no jail time. The money quote from the article (emphasis mine): ...this plea indicates that Iwans intended to deceive voters, said Bill Prince, a … Continue reading Fliergate update: Iwans pleads guilty →

The Pulpit Speaks: February 27, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Then said the Lord, “I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people, Israel.” – Amos 7:8 Never in the history of men has there been so much controversy concerning right … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 27, 1960 →

Grassroots endorses Moran for governor

Brian Moran released a list of grassroots endorsements today.  The list includes more than 170 individuals from across the Commonwealth who have worked hard to elect Democratic candidates over the years. The list can be found here.  Head on over, take a look, see who you know and why they are supporting Brian. While you … Continue reading Grassroots endorses Moran for governor →