Here are a few Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Thursday, May 31. Also, check out Gov. VP’s BS on (not) being considered for VP.
*Prove Mitt’s not a unicorn, group says in satirizing ‘birthers’ – CNN.com (My question: wouldn’t a unicorn be a lot more real than robo-politician Willard “Mitt” Romney?)
*Gov. Bob McDonnell blamed for transvaginal ultrasound bill (I still prefer my nickname for McDonnell, “Transvaginal Bob,” over Sen. Lucas’ “Governor VP,” by a slim margin. Still — nice job, Sen. Lucas!)
*Secular group plans Va. atheist lobbyists by 2013
*Tom Hanks film about hijacked ship to be partly filmed in Va.
*Allen supporters question Radtke’s attacks
*ALEC is shunned by some Virginia lawmakers (Good to see a few Republicans on this list, although the number is pitifully small.)
*Warner: Still unclear what Middle East shifts will mean for U.S.
*George Allen launches Virginia tour ahead of Senate primary (I presume he’ll be staying mostly in what he calls “real Virginia?”)
*Michelle Obama to campaign in Northern Virginia next week
*Editorial: Hold primaries in Virginia (“Unlike party conventions, primaries give all Virginians a chance to participate.”)
*Reasons for caution on port proposal
*Spelling bee star departs early
*Fairfax County supervisors clash over audit of troubled social services agency
*Editorial: The secrets of Stadium Woods (“A Virginia Tech committee has completed its analysis of Stadium Woods, but administrators won’t release its findings.”)
*VDOT to spend $26 million fixing Interstate 264 in Virginia Beach
*Forecast: Sunny day to end May, stormy start to June
