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Vivian J. Paige
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I learned a lot about politics as the result of my run for City Treasurer. This blog is my way of staying in touch with those who supported me and reaching out to those who did not.
The primary focus of this blog is Norfolk politics. Of course, yo
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Cerrato out, Allen in
The news out of Redskins Park is that Vinny Cerrato, executive VP of football operations, has resigned. In his place will be Bruce Allen, son of former Redskins coach George Allen, who will also be general manager. This is, of course, the first of ma...
A Redskins win
The Washington Redskins managed to grab a lead and hold onto it yesterday in 34-13 win over the Oakland Raiders. It’s been a long time between wins for this 4-9 team. It would have been nice to see: I missed most of the game because I had visit...
Monday morning quarterback: another Skins loss
I’m no fair-weather Redskins fan. But these close losses are really hard to take. Last week, it was a 1-point loss to the much hated Dallas Cowboys. And yesterday, it was a 3-point loss to NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles. Both losses o...
Redskins win
It’s been a long time since the last one but today the Denver Broncos played worse than the Washington Redskins. A win is a win – I’ll take it. Still think Dan Snyder needs to go, though. ...
Choo Choo!
Get’em John UPDATE: The video has been removed. Below the fold is a transcript that I’ve seen in a number of places around the internet. JAMES BROWN: John, you have been pretty doggone outspoken on the Washington Redskins and what is ...
For the Redskins fans among us
In honor of the Redskins’ bye week (wait for the image to change) The original pdf is here. h/t to Maria for emailing it to me. ...
Politics and football
Sometimes, I’m amazed at how much politics and football are alike. Yes, they are both contact sports, although sometimes politics is more like boxing – with all the bobbing and weaving going on. Both require a fan base for each team. I&#...
Redskins are hopeless
I remember well the rookie year of Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Troy Aikman. The team went 1-15 that year, although Aikman didn’t start the one win – his record as a starter was 0-11. But that one win came against my favorite team, t...
VLBC to honor Bruce Smith Saturday
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is holding an event this coming Saturday to honor former NFL player Bruce Smith, who was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame a couple of weeks ago. (Click on image to enlarge.) The event will be held at First Bapt...
