Another great video diary by Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. In this one, Schapiro explains that “Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to get the state out of the liquor business, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.” Actually, after watching this video, my question is whether anyone other than Bob McDonnell thinks it’s a good idea. That, in turn, raises an important question: when it comes to this harebrained liquor privatization scheme, what exactly is Bob McDonnell drinking, anyway?
Jeff Schapiro: Will McDonnell Do A “Strategic Retreat” on Liquor Privatization?
Another great video diary by Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. In this one, Schapiro explains that "Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to get the state out of the liquor business, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea." Actually, after watching this video, my question is whether anyone other than Bob McDonnell thinks it's a good idea. That, in turn, raises an important question: when it comes to this harebrained liquor privatization scheme, what exactly is Bob McDonnell drinking, anyway?

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