JB 4 AG

As reported by all the usual suspects today, Former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, John Brownlee, announced his candidacy for Virginia’s next Attorney General.  I was fortunate enough to have been at the announcment today and have just a few thoughts on the occasion.  First, however, I should make it clear that I am supporting Brownlee for Attorney General and will make my reasons for that known in the near future.  Take that for what it’s worth.

First off, the turnout seemed to be good for one of these announcements, at least from my personal experience.  Normally people aren’t paying much attention to these things yet, so it speaks well of the Brownlees that so many family and friends turned out to see them.  Even their Pastor was there!

Secondly, John Brownlee clearly has a great asset in his wife Lee Ann.  As a former TV news anchor she is a natural public speaker.  Beyond that though, when she was introducing her husband this morning you could see how proud and excited she was for this new adventure.  As any successful politician will tell you, having a supportive spouse is essential.  Lee Ann Brownlee is clearly going to be a huge help to John in this campaign.

Finally, John’s speech set forth what looks to be the framework for his campaign.  His “Justice for All” platform establishes his experience as a prosecutor as the primary factor that distinguishes him from his competition.  It addresses public safety issues from cradle to grave, and beyond, and establishes Brownlee’s experience in dealing with these issues. Further, John pointed out the similarities between running a U.S Attorney’s office and running the AG’s office, which goes beyond just prosecuting cases.   In addition, John expressed how his conservative values shaped his choices both in the Military and as an Attorney and how they would continue to do so in the Attorney General’s office.

While it is true that the Attorney General is not just a prosecutor, past AG’s have shown that public safety is what Virginians expect to be the AG’s top priority.  Typically, prosecutorial experience has been very valuable to AG candidates.  It will be interesting to see if John Brownlee can follow in the path of Gilmore, Kilgore and McDonnell. 

In closing, it is clear that, having just stepped down from the US Attorney’s office on Friday, John Brownlee is still putting together his campaign organization.  In that respect, Ken Cuccinelli certainly has an early advantage.  That said, I think that Brownlee’s speech today outlines some interesting points of distinction that are certain to be the focus of much debate over the next year.  Personally, I look forward to a vigorous campaign between two very qualified candidates.

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