Jones receives REA endorsement

Dwight Jones, a candidate for mayor of Richmond, has received the endorsement of the Richmond Education Association. From the press release: "I believe education is the most important issue in this race because improving education for our children is the best investment we can make in this city and as the next Mayor of Richmond, … Continue reading Jones receives REA endorsement →

In case you missed it: SNL – Palin / Hillary

This is just too funny. Tina Fey has got Palin down pat 🙂 (Note: there is a 15-second ad at the beginning) My favorite line: "I can see Russia from my house." UPDATE: For some reason, this video autoplays. I find that annoying. You can see the video here

So is Terry running for governor?

That was the question I posed to Terry McAuliffe, former DPVA chair, former DNC chair and Clinton advisor, yesterday at Mark Warner's Pig Roast. McAuliffe was coy. He said that he's focused on 2008. (Earlier in the day, he  had announced that he was planning a 30-locality tour, ostensibly to campaign for Mark Warner and … Continue reading So is Terry running for governor? →

Let’s get ready to rumble!

Mark Warner has agreed to a statewide televised debate with Jim Gilmore on October 3 from 7pm to 8pm. The proposal for this debate, to be hosted by WSLS-NBC 10 in Roanoke, was submitted to the campaigns in July. Yet to be determined are the details on the moderator and the media panel. WSLS will … Continue reading Let’s get ready to rumble! →

The Pulpit Speaks: May 16, 1959

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. The world is filled with tragedies. One does not have to go far before he runs into one tragedy or another. The really tragic thing is those involved do not realize that they … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 16, 1959 →

Drake vs Nye: the first debate

Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Thelma Drake and Democratic challenger Glenn Nye squared off in the first public debate of the season Friday afternoon.  The format allowed each candidate four minutes to answer the question and a one-minnute rebuttal, with a two-minute closing statement. Whoever went first, determined by the winner of a coin toss, always answered … Continue reading Drake vs Nye: the first debate →

More Wagner endorsements

Jody Wagner, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, announced more endorsements today, this time from leaders within the Democratic Party of Virginia. "Jody will continue the progress that Governor's Warner and Kaine have made in Virginia. Virginian's can trust their state is in the right hands," said Sandra Brandt, chair of the 2nd District Democratic Committee. "Having … Continue reading More Wagner endorsements →

Rumors in the 81st

The announced resignation of Terrie Suit in the 81st district has the phones buzzing.  Although Suit has already endorsed announced candidate Barry D. Knight, his election is far from assured. Virginia Beach sheriff Paul Lanteigne has expressed an interest in the seat. Lanteigne is considering a run as either a Republican or as an independent. … Continue reading Rumors in the 81st →

Friday funny: What American City are you?

You Are New York Cosmopolitan and sophisticated, you enjoy the best in food, art, and culture. You also appreciate a good amount of grit - and very little shocks you. You're competitive, driven, and very likely to succeed. Famous people from New York: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tupac Shakur, Woody Allen What American City Are You?

Remembering 9/11

Everyone remembers where they were on that fateful day, seven years ago. But as I wrote two years ago, something else came out of that event: for a while, we became a nation united. We were united in our grief for the loss of lives so senselessly, in our anger that someone would dare to … Continue reading Remembering 9/11 →