RIP Stephanie Tubbs Jones

I had the pleasure of watching Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones in action earlier this year. At the time, I wrote: Acting as MC for the event was Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones. She was an excellent choice for this, alternating between being cheerleader and poet, something I haven’t seen in a while. The Congresswoman died yesterday. … Continue reading RIP Stephanie Tubbs Jones →

Wagner announces Senior campaign advisors

From the Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor campaign: Mo Elleithee, Senior Advisor. Mo has worked on every major Virginia statewide campaign this decade.  He served in senior communications roles on both the winning Warner and Kaine gubernatorial campaigns, as well as on the Robb for Senate campaign in 2000.  In 2006 he directed the DSCC's … Continue reading Wagner announces Senior campaign advisors →

Guess who came to dinner?

I received this via email and thought I'd share 😉 A fawn followed this beagle home -- right through the doggie door -- in the Bittinger, MD area. The owner came home to find the visitor had made himself right at home. This hit the 6 o'clock news big time.   Sure beat out the McCain/Obama … Continue reading Guess who came to dinner? →

CONFIRMED: Obama to hold town halls in Chester and Chesapeake

This just in: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 19, 2008 RICHMOND, Va. –U.S. Sen. Barack Obama will hold town hall meetings in Chester and Chesapeake on Thursday with local voters. In Chester, Obama will be joined by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. Obama will discuss his plan for a $1,000 tax cut benefitting 95 percent of Virginians, … Continue reading CONFIRMED: Obama to hold town halls in Chester and Chesapeake →

Bouchard event for convention delegates

Join Delegate Joe Bouchard for a fundraiser and send-off for Democratic National Convention Delegates at Croc's 19th Street Bistro 620 19th Street, Virginia Beach Friday, August 22nd 5:30 to 7:30 pm Free food and drink! $35 General Admission $100 Host Committee DNC Delegates get in for free! Please RSVP to Joe or for more information … Continue reading Bouchard event for convention delegates →

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At the request of the Obama campaign, I have removed the earlier post regarding a possible appearance in Chesapeake. Will update once additional information is received.

Going out on a limb

With all of the talk of Obama announcing his running mate, I think I know who it's going to be: our governor, Tim Kaine. The schedule has him in Martinsville Wednesday morning (with our next Senator Mark Warner) and in Lynchburg Wednesday afternoon (with Senator Jim Webb). Thursday there is supposed to be an event … Continue reading Going out on a limb →

Convention watch parties: Mark Warner (updated)

The Warner for Senate campaign is organizing a series of watch parties for Mark's speech Tuesday evening. If you are interested in hosting a party, or if you want to attend one, please contact Matt at 510-3239 or by email. UPDATE: Here's a little more information from Matt: We're looking for people to host small … Continue reading Convention watch parties: Mark Warner (updated) →

Kaine smacks down Rove

Last Sunday, I was a bit surprised to hear Karl Rove making ridiculous statements about our commonwealth, our capitol and our governor, Tim Kaine. (A good writeup on this can be found here.) Unfortunately for Rove, the governor got a chance to hit back this Sunday: Ouch! Go Tim! h/t RK

The Pulpit Speaks: July 12, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "Then shall the kingdom be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 12, 1958 →