Republicans ducking debates

No, not the one at Morgan State (although they ducked that one, too - more on that in another post). Right now, I'm talking about the local debates. The League of Women Voters has been working on a series of debates that are to be aired on the local Cox community channel. I've been hearing … Continue reading Republicans ducking debates →

The Pulpit Speaks: September 6, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Man's inhumanity to man has gone a long way toward creating within man a certain concern that can only be expressed in terms of disbelief. All contacts one may have with another are … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: September 6, 1958 →

Gingrich not running

According to the AP, Newt Gingrich will not be running for president in 2008. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will not run for president in 2008 after determining he could not legally explore a bid and remain as head of his tax-exempt political organization, a spokesman said Saturday. Guess he didn't want to give up … Continue reading Gingrich not running →

OTR 09/30/07: Farlow v Pogge

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a mini-debate between the candidates for the open seat in the 96th district, Democrat Troy Farlow and Republican Brenda Pogge, moderated by host Joel Rubin. Also on tap is a discussion with Norfolk Police spokesman Chris Amos regarding the status of the investigation into the Ocean View attack. … Continue reading OTR 09/30/07: Farlow v Pogge →

Heretick and Quayle trade barbs

Another article in today's Virginian-Pilot, this time about Senator Fred Quayle and his Democratic challenger Steve Heretick. Quayle accuses Heretick of violating campaign finance rules by not explaining a decrease of $1,890 in his account balance. Heretick says it is likely a clerical error and attacked Quayle for not paying over $30,000 in taxes. Simple … Continue reading Heretick and Quayle trade barbs →

Welch uses picture without permission

The Virginian-Pilot today reports that Del. John Welch is using a picture taken of himself with Virginia Beach Sheriff Paul Lanteigne in his mail. Problem is, Lanteigne didn't authorize its use and he is not endorsing Welch in his battle against Democratic challenger Bobby Mathieson. "If he'd asked me to use those photos, I'd have … Continue reading Welch uses picture without permission →

Stuff to do in Hampton Roads

Here's a brief list of things that I know of that are happening around Hampton Roads over the next week or so: Saturday, September 29. DPVA Statewide Day of Action Canvassing in Norfolk. Join the Miller and Northam campaigns for canvassing beginning at 11am. Meet at the campaign headquarters, 9657 1st View Street. Afterwards, join … Continue reading Stuff to do in Hampton Roads →

Northam: doctor, citizen

A little before 8am this morning, Ralph Northam was heading for work. As he headed down Granby Street, near Norfolk Collegiate, he witnessed an accident. A father was walking his son across the street, taking him to school. There was a lady pulling out, heading south on Granby Street. Apparently, she was looking towards Wards … Continue reading Northam: doctor, citizen →