Stuff I heard

From the talking heads on TV this morning: John Edwards is going to endorse Hillary Clinton. Symbolic, especially given that his delegates are already bolting. If he was going to do this, he should have done it sooner. Nancy Pelosi doesn't understand why superdelegates exist but expects that the nomination fight will be over before … Continue reading Stuff I heard →

The Pulpit Speaks: March 7, 1959

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven." -- Matt. 5:20 We … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 7, 1959 →

Another day, another hit piece on Williams

The story hit the PilotOnline website Thursday evening and was prominently displayed on the top of the page all day Friday, showing large, color pictures of city manager Regina Williams and library director Noram Maas. By contrast, the actual newspaper had the story on the front page, below the fold and only a small picture … Continue reading Another day, another hit piece on Williams →

OTR 03/16

This Sunday's On the Record will feature former governor and future Senator Mark Warner. Host Joel Rubin and Warner will talk about the race for the Democratic nomination for president, the war in Iraq, energy independence and transportation in Virginia. Oh yeah - and they'll chat about the Republicans vying for the right to be … Continue reading OTR 03/16 →

On Ferraro

By now, everyone is aware of the comments made by Geraldine Ferraro last week, but in case you missed them, here they are: "If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position," she continued. "And if he was a woman (of any color) he would not be in this position. He … Continue reading On Ferraro →

Mark Warner on radio at NOON!

Governor Mark Warner will be on WHRV's HearSay with Cathy Lewis today at noon. The Governor will be live in the studio and will be taking your questions.Here are the numbers to call-in: 1-800-940-2240 (Toll Free) 757-440-2665 Make sure to call-in with your question for Governor Warner, today at noon, and listen to HearSay with … Continue reading Mark Warner on radio at NOON! →

Drake Tele-townhall meeting

Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-2nd) held another tele-townhall meeting Monday evening. This one was with her Norfolk constituents. The part of the second that falls in Norfolk is fairly small, so it's not surprising that I recognized some of the participants on the call. I don't know what time the call actually started as it was … Continue reading Drake Tele-townhall meeting →

American Idol Results 03/12/08: Down to 11

American Idol opened with the comment that like last night, next week's show will feature the Lennon/McCartney Song Book. Well, I guess I'll be bored again. Have to admit I'm not a fan of this particular genre. Plus, with few exceptions, the performers last night had a hard time with the music. Most of them … Continue reading American Idol Results 03/12/08: Down to 11 →

Budget deal reached

From the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus: CONFEREES REACH AN AGREEMENT Compromise Budget Avoids Disastrous Changes to Education and Includes Funds for Mental Health, Pre-K, and Alicia's Law (Richmond, Va.) - Facing budget deficits of nearly $2 billion, the Virginia Budget Conferees announced a deal today on an over $77 billion budget that includes funding for … Continue reading Budget deal reached →