Vivian J. Paige
Local (Hampton Roads), statewide (Virginia) and national politics
Latest Blog Posts
- Happy Thanksgiving! on Nov 27, 2009 in General Thanksgiving
I started cooking Wednesday and finished up this afternoon. The menu was pretty much unchanged from last year, except this year I cooked a whole turkey (my cats are going to love that!) instead of just a breast. A couple of my sisters stopped by just...
- Who is Rosemary Wilson? on Nov 25, 2009 in 2009 Elections Hampton Roads Local Politics Virginia
I guess I haven’t paid nearly as much attention to the Virginia Beach City Council as I probably should have. A quick search on my blog reveals very little about the second candidate for the Republican nomination for Senate in the 8th district,...
- Who is Jeff McWaters? on Nov 24, 2009 in 2009 Elections Hampton Roads Local Politics Virginia
Back in 2007, then AMERIGROUP CEO Jeffrey McWaters wrote an article about health care, which I opined on here. Today McWaters is one of two Republican candidates seeking to represent the 8th Senate District in Virginia Beach. Due to a conflict, McW...
- Speaker releases House Ethics Panel report on Nov 24, 2009 in Hampton Roads Local Politics Virginia
Speaker Bill Howell has released the report of the House Ethics Panel inquiry into Newport News Delegate Phil Hamilton. The report (pdf) is, as expected, brief: since Hamilton has resigned, the panel says it lacks jurisdiction to proceed. In an email...
- VA-01 candidate Ball on MSNBC on Nov 24, 2009 in Hampton Roads Local National Politics Virginia
What a way to spend your birthday! Krystal Ball, one of two Democrats seeking to take on Republican incumbent Rob Wittman, appeared this morning on MSNBC’s “Morning Meeting.” Happy birthday, Krystal!
- Blogs United wrapup on Nov 23, 2009 in Fun stuff blogging
It has been two years since bloggers from around the Commonwealth gathered. This past Saturday, Blogs United held another conference. The number of bloggers was much smaller than in years past but the number of non-bloggers in attendance was larger.
- Upcoming: a look at the candidates in the 8th on Nov 23, 2009 in 2009 Elections Hampton Roads Local Politics
Beginning Tuesday, I’ll be taking a look at the two candidates who will be facing off in the Republican canvass in the 8th Senate district: Jeff McWaters and Rosemary Wilson. The seat is being vacated by Ken Stolle, who was elected sheriff of...
