Cuccinelli's Latest Scandal - uncovered by the Washington Post

[JPZenger]

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/02/virginia-republicans-one-two-punch-of-financial-scandals.html

Excerpts:

"Cuccinelli made one of his purchases of Star Scientific's stock, worth about $10,000, two months after the company sued the state over a tax bill—a case in which Cuccinelli’s office is serving as the defense....

The company’s CEO, Jonnie Williams, is a friend of the attorney general’s, and a very generous friend at that, having provided Cuccinelli with lodging at his Richmond, Virginia, home; use of his lake house and boat; transportation to Kentucky; and thousands of dollars’ worth of his company’s dietary supplement Anatabloc.

Cuccinelli isn’t Williams’s only friend in high places. The Virginia businessman has developed relationships with several members of the upper echelon of the state’s Republican party, offering many politicians the use of his private jet. One of those friends is current Governor Bob McDonnell. Which brings us to our next scandal.

McDonnell’s relationship with Williams also has many layers. Between 2009 and 2012, Star Scientific and Williams himself contributed a combined $130,000 to Virginia officials, including McDonnell and Cuccinelli as well as a PAC that supports McDonnell. But Williams is more than just a donor. In 2011, the Post reports, Williams took care of the $15,000 catering bill for McDonnell’s daughter’s wedding at the governor’s mansion. The extravagant expense—and the fact that it was not disclosed by McDonnell as a gift—has raised eyebrows."

[atreides1]

1. I'm not surprised.

Not surprised about the truly corrupt nature of either of these men...but it seems that many Virginians just love the both of them, according to the polls!

[elleng]

2. Good. Would be better if Dems could come up with a better candidate than McAuliffe.