Norman Leahy
Norm Leahy is an investigative reporter for RealClear Investigations, and a Washington Post columnist.
Taxes, Tolls, Guns and IDs as the Virginia General Assembly Kicks Off
Both political parties are buzzing with Big Ideas they hope will transform the commonwealth.
Terry McAuliffe’s Presidential Audition Tape
Virginia’s former governor believes Dems need a candidate who is compulsively optimistic and realistic with an agenda for success.
The Virginia GOP Should Lead on Marijuana Reform
They can start with decriminalization.
The Virginia GOP Goes Back to the Drawing Board
Republicans failed to attract suburban voters. A new poll suggests ways to change that.
What Free-Marketers Learned When Northern Virginia Won Half of Amazon’s Second Headquarters
Corporate welfare won when Amazon decided to plop half of its second headquarters in Crystal City
Lessons from Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Brat didn’t engage 7th District voters as much or as often as they expect from their congressional representative.
The X Factor in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
The race between Brat and Spanberger is a pure toss-up but what more can be found in the polls?
A Trump Country Toss-Up in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District
The winner Nov. 6 will be a political newcomer who isn’t a favorite of party bigwigs.
How Scott Taylor Went From Embattled to Favorite
Taylor, having shored up his base, stands poised to win reelection
The Virginian Who Shaped the Supreme Court Into a Constitutional Powerhouse
Hopefully, SCOTUS will return to laying down principles for future generations — not expedite decisions for the political moment.
