McDonnell apologizes, repays loans

[mahatmakanejeeves]

McDonnell apologizes, repays loans
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/mcdonnell-apologizes-repays-loans/2013/07/23/60fc9c1a-f3b9-11e2-9434-60440856fadf_story.html

By Laura Vozzella, Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2:01 PM

RICHMOND — Gov. Robert F. McDonnell announced Tuesday that he and his wife have repaid more than $120,000 to Star Scientific chief executive Jonnie R. Williams Sr. and apologized for the first time for the controversy involving the prominent donor.

“I am deeply sorry for the embarrassment certain members of my family and I brought upon my beloved Virginia and her citizens,” McDonnell said in a statement announced via Twitter. “I want you to know that I broke no laws and that I am committed to regaining your sacred trust and confidence. I hope today’s action is another step toward that end.”

So, I guess he won't be needing this:

McDonnell backers start legal-defense fund
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/mcdonnell-backers-start-legal-defense-fund/2013/07/19/e1e32c7e-f0a6-11e2-bed3-b9b6fe264871_story.html

By Laura Vozzella, Published: July 19

RICHMOND — Supporters of Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell have established a legal-defense fund for the Republican, the subject of state and federal investigations related to his connection to a businessman who showered the first family with luxury items, monetary gifts and loans.

Restoration Fund was formed this week as a nonprofit corporation but one that will function as a political organization — meaning donations will not be tax-deductible, according to Stanley Baldwin, a Virginia Beach lawyer who will be its chairman.

[questionseverything]

1. why havent the feds arrested this douche bag?

come on current admin,throw us a bone...racheal has provided most of the evidence

[ZRT2209]

2. why didn't his Christian faith stop him from doing this?

[JimboBillyBubbaBob]

5. Because.....

.....Pat Robertson, Regent University, and god are on his side, so it can't be wrong.

[FSogol]

3. I await a future bank robbery where the police tell the robbers to put the money back

and apologize.

[Nay]

4. How does he figure he didn't break the law? Surely there are regulations about accepting

money from donors/possible donors? WTF is he talking about? Is this a case where a robber can return loot and the cops will let him go?

[JPZenger]

6. From Washington Post columnist Gene Robinson

Technically, what McDonnell did may not have violated any Virginia laws. However, that is because Virginia laws only say "Please do your graft in the evening, gentlemen."