Local coverage of Senate debate

Tonight, the last of the three scheduled debates between incumbent Republican Senator George Allen and Democratic challenger Jim Webb will be broadcast live at 8pm. In Hampton Roads, the debate will be shown on WTKR Channel 3, WAVY Channel 10, WVEC Channel 13, WHRO Channel 15 and CSPAN (check local listings). The debate is sponsored … Continue reading Local coverage of Senate debate →

Penalty flag: Family Foundation

As if registrars around the state don't have enough to do with the voter registration deadline approaching, a letter from the Family Foundation is creating more work for them: Voter registration offices around Virginia were inundated with complaints from residents who received letters last week saying they may not be signed up to vote. The … Continue reading Penalty flag: Family Foundation →

VP: Sunday question for the candidates

The Virginian-Pilot started a 4-day series today of questions for the candidates for Senate and the 2nd Congressional district. Today's question: The country has been at war in Iraq for three years. To achieve victory, what remains to be done? And what does our nation owe the people of Iraq? The candidate's answers: George Allen: … Continue reading VP: Sunday question for the candidates →

The Pulpit Speaks: July 26, 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 saw a little girl - her face, arms and knees already covered with scars - crawl upon one of those 1958 scooters so prevalent on our streets today. … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 26, 1958 →

Norfolk NAACP dinner

Just back from the Norfolk Branch NAACP 49th Annual Life Membership and Freedom Fund Banquet. The event was held at The Murray Center, the fine facility adjacent to First Baptist Church, Bute Street. I don't know the capacity of the facility but my guess is that it is around 400 people and it was full. … Continue reading Norfolk NAACP dinner →

Allen AA endorsements

As soon as I heard that Allen was going to be holding a press conference at the Jeffrey Wilson Community Center, I was certain who one of the endorsers would be. Here is a photo I took at the McCain rally that was held in Norfolk a while back. On the right is Portsmouth Mayor … Continue reading Allen AA endorsements →

Why blog?

This morning, I, along with Eric Baker from VCA, recorded a segment for On the Record with Joel Rubin. The show will air Sunday at 10:30AM on WVEC. In the chitchat both before and afterwards (too bad you had to leave, Eric), one of the questions was why blog? What makes us put the time … Continue reading Why blog? →

Gallup poll: turnout 35%?

Everyone is talking about the new Gallup poll that came out today. The poll shows Allen ahead of Webb, 48% to45%, within the margin of error of +/- 5%. Buried down at the bottom is a note about turnout: Based on past voting history in Virginia, turnout is assumed to be 35% of the voting … Continue reading Gallup poll: turnout 35%? →