Saturday short takes
11 years later, Virginia’s Guard comes home
There was no ticker-tape parade, just a quiet letter from the governor marking a celebratory occasion. Had The Virginian-Pilot not published a story this week, the marking of this welcome event might have escaped our notice, too. …
Give Virgil Goode a nonpartisan hearing
Constitution Party presidential nominee Virgil Goode is on the ballot in Virginia, at least for now. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will have great influence on whether Goode remains. The State Board of Elections tasked him with reviewing Republican allegations that Goode’s petition signatures were no good. …
Place your bets on legal poker in Virginia
Virginia has something of a love-hate relationship with gambling. It loves the lottery that raises money for public services; it hates private gambling. But how much of a gamble must something be to be illegal? …



Mr. Goode will not appear on the Virginia presidential ballot. You can take that one to the bank.