And we’re off! Debate tonight in the 87th/6th

The first debate of the season between Delegate Paula Miller and challenger Hank Giffin plus Senator Nick Rerras and challenger Ralph Northam is scheduled for 7pm this evening at the Northside Middle School Cafeteria. The school is located at 8720 Granby Street.

Congressman Scott’s Labor Day picnic

Monday, hundreds of Virginia Democrats gathered at the waterfront home of Congressman Bobby Scott's parents in Newport News for his 31st annual Labor Day picnic. This is the biggest political event in Hampton Roads, drawing attendees from all over. Since the event runs three hours, people usually wander in a little late. Not this year. … Continue reading Congressman Scott’s Labor Day picnic →

Scott picnic

Here's a photo from Congressman Bobby Scott's 31st Annual Labor Day picnic. I'm getting the video of the speeches converted and uploaded and will have that and a wrap up of the event tomorrow.

“Quayle season”

When I arrived at Steve Heretick's Fish Fry yesterday, I saw a series of blaze orange caps. Even though I'm not a hunter, I'm aware that they wear the color. So I was curious as to why the caps were being handed out. "Just wait," I was told. So I mingled around. Some 125 people … Continue reading “Quayle season” →

Labor Day 2007

Amidst all of the picnics, shopping, and political goings on, let's not forget why we celebrate Labor Day: Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have … Continue reading Labor Day 2007 →

Moran on Democratic Momentum

House Democratic Caucus chair Brian Moran has been criss-crossing the Commonwealth, helping out candidates. Today, he is the focus of an interview which appears in The Daily Press.  Check it out.

Kaine in Norfolk with Northam & Miller

Governor Tim Kaine joined Delegate Paula Miller and Senate candidate Ralph Northam for lunch Sunday. Oh, and they invited a few supporters as well 🙂 The room at the Azalea Inn was overflowing when I arrived, which was just before Governor Kaine. It was good to see so many folks out on this gorgeous afternoon. … Continue reading Kaine in Norfolk with Northam & Miller →

The Pulpit Speaks: May 14, 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 some fell on good soil" These are the words which fell from the lips of our Saviour. These words have taken on a new meaning as the years have gone on and … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 14, 1960 →

OTR: 09/02/07

Following up on last week's show, Sunday's On the Record will feature House Democratic Caucus Chair Brian J. Moran and his take on the transportation debate. Congresswoman Thelma Drake joins host Joel Rubin to talk about the war in Iraq. And in his My Minute segment, Rubin opines on Virginia Tech's next responsibility. Catch the … Continue reading OTR: 09/02/07 →