[MNJohnnie]

That's because Deeds is willing to raise taxes for transportation, while McDonnell isn't, and some kind of tax increase is the only way to do the job.

When they start their "news" with a fraudulent premise, there is no need to bother reading any additional propaganda.

Yes, WP, there are LOTS of other alternatives to raising taxes. For example, realizing roads are a core responsibility, the State of VA could cut OTHER, non- essential spending (i.e. mass transit schemes, pay-hikes and bonuses for govt bureaucrats, new hiring plans etc) to free up funds for what the Sate is SUPPOSE to do at the expense of what politicians WANT to do.

[matginzac]

Couldn’t agree more - and may I add, grandfathering/reducing the salaries/not providing sumptuous housing for state-funded college/university profs, etc as well as using prison population for roads projects/maintenance - and having an overall attitude that it’s not “free money” that you are spending but it’s THE PEOPLES’ MONEY!!!!!!!!

[billhilly]

I had the same reaction, but he is listed as a columnist,for the metro section.There are built in biases in all columnists.

[billhilly]

I had the same reaction, but he is listed as a columnist for the metro section. There are built in biases in all columnists.