Reading the Washington Post story on the special session fall-out was quite entertaining, especially as it reminded me just how much Tim Kaine (and nearly all of the Democrats in Richmond) missed what actually happened, i.e., the GOP finally managed to stick together, ward off a tax increase, and come up with a transportation plan that, while not perfect, is an improvement over the status quo. The Dems really have no idea they’re about to drive over a cliff.
There was, however, one discordant note – from the fellow who is supposed to be the Republican standard bearer next year, Bob McDonnell . . .
We have had seven years of Democratic governors, and the only plan that passed is the Republican plan that I helped pass last year.
. . . and we were doing so well.
Can somebody – anybody - please tell the Attorney General that we have moved on from last year’s debacle? Is he even aware of what how far forward the House GOP moved the ball? Or is he as mired in the past as Kaine is?
Bob McDonnell just became the favorite for next year; that’s how big this week was for him. However, he’ll just end up as Jerry Kilgore II unless he gets with the program. My advice: take a look at Bill Bolling’s statement from yesterday and use that as a guide – and until you do that, shut up.
[...] taxes. Which makes Attorney General Bob McDonnell’s statement to the Washinton Post, as DJ McGuire points out today, somewhat confusing. We have had seven years of Democratic governors, and the only [...]