Eavesdropping
Accused by even some of his friends of being too cautious, Governor Mark Warner apparently came under attack from within the party during the conference call that was illegally listened to by the GOP. I doubt the Dems will release that part of the call.
Matricardi’s boss, party Chairman Gary R. Thomson, testified that Matricardi told him a Democratic senator had called Warner spineless.
Wonder who that could be? Nominations are now open.
And where is the GOP going to get the fine money?
A Republican party source said the party will be able to pay the money without having a negative impact on its finances. The most recent financial report filed by the party with the State Board of Elections showed it with only $55,000 in its banking account.
Shawn Smith, spokesman for the Virginia GOP, declined to say whether the party has set up a special fund to pay the settlement.
87th Endorsement
The Virginian Pilot endorses Democrat Paula Miller in the race for the 87th district House of Delegates race.
GOP Split
Roanoke delegate Preston Bryant obliquely responds to the criticism directed at him during the party’s recent state gathering.
Impact Fees
Expanding the program in Stafford?
Gay ProtectionLooks like Williamsburg will add sexual orientation to the list of protections afforded in it equal opportunity program.