According to this report, the Democratic Governors Association is being fined in connection with its donation to a group running ads critical of Bob McDonnell. Ironic? Because according to the article (and my memory), [t]he Virginia law on reporting by so-called 527 committees was strengthened in 2006 after McDonnell’s campaign for attorney general drew criticism […]
Category: Virginia
Roanoke City Council and the Alias
A criminal case for using an alias in a newspaper ad was dropped against a candidate for Roanoke City Council, according to this report. Brian Wishneff, the ghost writer of a campaign ad that used the alias “Joe Smith” to attack his opponent in last year’s Roanoke City Council election, is no longer facing criminal […]
Questions for Rep. Moran’s Brother’s Virginia Campaign
Rep. Moran’s brother, Brian, is running for Governor of Virginia and is the topic of this Times article noting donations to his state campaign from lobbyists and military contractors. “Congressman Moran wants to do whatever he can to help his younger brother,” said Frank Shafroth, the representative’s chief of staff. “He is very Irish in […]