Local stories I missed while in Denver

It was impossible to keep up with what was going on back here while I was in Denver. So here's a recap of some stories I caught when reading through my stack of newspapers: DePaul Medical Center to be 124 beds. Pressure from the City of Norfolk as well as residents has resulted in a … Continue reading Local stories I missed while in Denver →

Bobby Scott’s 2008 picnic

It was hot out there but the annual gathering of pols at Bobby Scott's Labor Day Picnic was a lot of fun. Here are some pictures from the event. If I have time later today, I'll get up the video I have of Tim Kaine, Jim Webb and Mark Warner speaking. As always, click to … Continue reading Bobby Scott’s 2008 picnic →

Palin daughter pregnant now

This is no rumor. The 17-year-old daughter of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is pregnant [...] Bristol Palin, one of Alaska Gov. Palin's five children with her husband, Todd, is about five months pregnant and is going to keep the child and marry the father, the Palins said in a statement released by the … Continue reading Palin daughter pregnant now →

Convention photos part 4: Thursday’s Women’s Caucus

We had a number of speakers at the Thursday meeting of the Women's Caucus. I'll add names later (if I can remember them 😦 ) WordPress.com Political Blogger Alliance

Convention update: Thursday

The final day of the convention kicked off with the Virginia delegation gathering near the hotel pool for a couple of group photos. The credentialled delegation totalled 101 members, but when friends and family were added in, the group easily doubled in size. It will be interesting to see the final photo - it is … Continue reading Convention update: Thursday →

Gustav wreaking havoc for RNC

Earlier today, both President George Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney announced that they would not be attending the Republican National Convention due to Hurricane Gustav. Now comes word that most of Monday's activities have been canceled. According to CNN, the rest of the convention schedule will "be determined on a day-by-day basis." I guess … Continue reading Gustav wreaking havoc for RNC →

Sarah Palin: just say no

I first heard rumors of some woman from Alaska being considered for VP as I was boarding the shuttle at o-dark-thirty (around 6am) Friday morning. Honestly, I didn't pay much attention, figuring that the talking heads on TV were just doing their normal filling airtime. As I was sitting in the smoking lounge at the … Continue reading Sarah Palin: just say no →

Hampton Roads biggest party tomorrow: Scott’s Labor Day Picnic

Congressman Bobby Scott hosts his annual Labor Day Picnic Monday afternoon. This event is the largest gathering of Democrats in Hampton Roads and is a political junkie's dream 🙂 Already announced to appear are Governor Tim Kaine and our next Senator Mark Warner. I am told that Senator Jim Webb, soon to be the senior … Continue reading Hampton Roads biggest party tomorrow: Scott’s Labor Day Picnic →

The Pulpit Speaks: September 20, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature." -- Luke 19:3 One of the most tragic phases of human activities … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: September 20, 1958 →

OTR: What is WVEC-13 smoking?

I missed the move from 11:30am to noon last Sunday for On The Record as I was traveling to Denver. I did wonder, however, what they were going to sandwich in between The Chris Matthews Show and OTR. Well, today I found out. On right now is a football show, called Panthers Huddle. I'm a … Continue reading OTR: What is WVEC-13 smoking? →