Vick statement after plea

PilotOnline has the text as well as the video of Michael Vick's statement that he made earlier today after entering his plea. "I take full responsibility for my actions. For one second will I sit right here — not for one second will I sit right here and point the finger and try to blame … Continue reading Vick statement after plea →

Biggest Hampton Roads D party coming up

The biggest party for Democrats in Hampton Roads (and beyond) is coming up next week. Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd) is holding his 31st Annual Labor Day Picnic.  Last year's event was a blast. You can RSVP for this year's event thru the DPVA website.

Bye, bye: Gonzales has resigned

From the AP via PilotOnline: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned, officials said Monday, ending a monthslong standoff with critics who questioned his honesty and competence at the helm of the Justice Department. Like rats on a sinking ship: Gonzales, whom Bush once considered for appointment to the Supreme Court, is the fourth top-ranking administration official … Continue reading Bye, bye: Gonzales has resigned →

Spruill op-ed on transportation

Today's edition of the Virginian-Pilot features an op-ed by Chesapeake delegate Lionell Spruill Sr. The topic is the transportation plan and Spruill outlines for all why he never supported it. From the very beginning I supported the Legislative Black Caucus plan for a statewide gas tax increase of eight cents. Caucus members felt that this … Continue reading Spruill op-ed on transportation →

Heretick event with Warner

The weather around here was awful Sunday, so I didn't relish the thought of driving over an hour to Suffolk for a fundraiser for Steve Heretick, Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district. However, I had said that I would attend so I headed out. As it turns out, the weather was a bit worse … Continue reading Heretick event with Warner →

Sunday morning talk show roundup

VA Senator John Warner started my morning off today with his appearance on Meet the Press. In case you missed the show, you can watch it here. Next up was AG Bob McDonnell on On the Record. That show will be available on line tomorrow. In it, McDonnell kept mentioning that the amendment to the … Continue reading Sunday morning talk show roundup →

The Pulpit Speaks: August 23, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A few days ago, I heard one of the most heart-rending statements I have heard in some time. An old couple sat on a front porch at the mercy of the public for … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: August 23, 1958 →

OTR: 08/26/07

Tomorrow's edition of On The Record will feature a discussion with AG Bob McDonnell. They will talk about bad driver fees and gubernatorial politics. In the second segment, Kathryn Barrett from 13 News will talk about health reporting in Hampton Roads. Host Joel Rubin will take on the Michael Vick saga in his My Minute … Continue reading OTR: 08/26/07 →

Award electoral votes by Congressional district?

That's the plan being proposed by Republicans in California. During the 2004 election, President Bush was handily defeated in California but carried 22 of the state's districts. If the proposed change had been in effect then, he would have been awarded 22 of the state's electoral votes with Democrat John Kerry winning the rest. So … Continue reading Award electoral votes by Congressional district? →