Norman Leahy
Norm Leahy is a Washington Post columnist, and comments on Virginia politics for WRVA and the Virginia Talk Radio Network
Virginia Made Voting Easier, But Don’t Expect Turnout To Rise
A more inclusive democracy is a good thing but don’t necessarily expect the numbers of people voting to increase or for one party to reap all the benefits of the changes
Virginia’s Budget Meltdown
Is a recession on its way?
Virus Politics and Trump’s Shadow Complicate GOP Hopes in Virginia’s 7th District
The Cook Political Report sees the general election contest as a toss-up. Sabato’s Crystal Ball has it at “leans Democratic.”
The Way Virginians Live Now
Ralph Northam’s political restraint and doctorly calm is a welcome relief
The Virginia Budget May Be An Early Casualty of Coronavirus
Pre-coronavirus days of budget votes
It’s Time For Citizen Initiatives in Virginia
Put aside differences over party and policy and join in a grand coalition advocating the adoption on the citizen initiative process
Virginia’s Amanda Chase Raises the Political Ghost of Russ Potts
Chase is a lot like former GOP senator and nearly forgotten gadfly Russ Potts
Virginia Democrats Are Riding High, But the Laws of Political Gravity Will Always Apply
Democrats are flexing their newly-found majority muscle at record speed.
As Memories of 2019 Scandals Fade, Virginia Democrats Are Poised to Cement Gains
What a difference a year makes
Ralph Northam’s Back-to-the-Future Transportation Plan
Can’t expect car drivers to provide increased subsidies to train and transit riders without offering a little fresh asphalt in return
