JJ Dinner wrapup

I got to Richmond around 4pm, only to find that Broad Street had become something of a parking lot! After circling the block, I managed to find the entrance to the parking garage and headed over to pick up my press credentials. (I already had my dinner pass.) Once inside, I took a look at … Continue reading JJ Dinner wrapup →

The Pulpit Speaks: February 6, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither shall there be sorrows, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 6, 1960 →

Clinton Rally in Chesapeake

As I was getting dressed this morning around 8:30, I had the local news on and saw a live report from Indian River High School regarding the rally with Bill Clinton. The line was already around the building, even though the doors were not scheduled to open until 9. I arrived just before the doors … Continue reading Clinton Rally in Chesapeake →

OTR 02/10: VA primary, illegal immigration

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with Charles Dunn, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University and author of a recent book on the conservative movement in America, on John McCain's problems with that wing of the GOP. In the other segment, joining host Joel Rubin will be George … Continue reading OTR 02/10: VA primary, illegal immigration →

How I deal with folks who spam this blog

Seems there are some new folks who have found my blog. Well, you are certainly welcome to contribute here. While I don't have many rules (common courtesy, no profanity), there are a couple of things I won't tolerate. Posting the same comment over and over in multiple threads will result in you being banned. Posting … Continue reading How I deal with folks who spam this blog →

UPDATED: Bill Clinton’s schedule for Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2008 UPDATED: President Bill Clinton Visits Virginia on Saturday, February 9, 2008 The Clinton campaign today announced that President Bill Clinton will campaign for Hillary in Virginia on Saturday, February 9. President Clinton attends “Solutions for America” events in Chesapeake, Richmond, Abingdon, and Blacksburg. Additional details will be forthcoming. Saturday, … Continue reading UPDATED: Bill Clinton’s schedule for Saturday →

Dr. Maya Angelou & Magic Johnson hit VA airwaves for Hillary

Radio spots by Dr. Maya Angelou and Magic Johnson hit stations across Virginia today. Below is Dr. Angelou's ad Below is Johnson's ad Transcripts of the two ads can be found below the fold. Maya Angelou: Hello, this is Maya Angelou. Let me tell you about my girl, Hillary Clinton. As a child, Hillary Clinton … Continue reading Dr. Maya Angelou & Magic Johnson hit VA airwaves for Hillary →

Hillary on ABC7 Candidate forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2008 Hillary to Participate Live in ABC7/POLITICO Candidate Forum Obama Rejects Debate Invitation In Advance Of Chesapeake Primary Voters in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia will be able to watch “The ABC7/POLITICO Candidate Forum: An interview with Hillary Clinton” Monday night on the eve of Tuesday’s “Chesapeake Primary.” Initially, an … Continue reading Hillary on ABC7 Candidate forum →

BILL CLINTON IN CHESAPEAKE SATURDAY!

Former President Bill Clinton will be making a campaign stop in Chesapeake Saturday morning at 10am. Doors will open at 9am. As soon as I have the location information, I will post it. Go ahead and mark the time on your calendars now 😉 UPDATE: The rally will be held at Indian River High School. … Continue reading BILL CLINTON IN CHESAPEAKE SATURDAY! →

House Republicans: new tricks

Speaker of the House Bill Howell has scheduled a session of the House of Delegates to start at 3pm Saturday. The significance of that? Oh, it's just hours ahead of the JJ Dinner. Earlier, HB122 attempted to prohibit attendance at the JJ by Democratic legislators, but the bill failed. Ridiculous.