Virginia Politics & Government in a New Century

The Price of Power

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Reference, History & Theory, Biography & Memoir, Political
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Author: Jeff Thomas ISBN: 9781439658284
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: October 24, 2016
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Jeff Thomas
ISBN: 9781439658284
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: October 24, 2016
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

The modern political landscape of Virginia bears little resemblance to the past. The commonwealth is a nationally influential swing state alongside stalwarts like Florida or Ohio. But with increased power comes greater scrutiny--and corruption. Governor Bob McDonnell received a jail sentence on federal corruption charges, later vacated by the U.S. Supreme Court. Corporate influence on the state legislature and other leaders resulted in numerous ethics violations. Scandal erupted at the prestigious University of Virginia when the school ousted its president amid political drama and intrigue. Author Jeff Thomas reveals the intersection of money, power and politics and the corrosive effect on government in a new era.

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The modern political landscape of Virginia bears little resemblance to the past. The commonwealth is a nationally influential swing state alongside stalwarts like Florida or Ohio. But with increased power comes greater scrutiny--and corruption. Governor Bob McDonnell received a jail sentence on federal corruption charges, later vacated by the U.S. Supreme Court. Corporate influence on the state legislature and other leaders resulted in numerous ethics violations. Scandal erupted at the prestigious University of Virginia when the school ousted its president amid political drama and intrigue. Author Jeff Thomas reveals the intersection of money, power and politics and the corrosive effect on government in a new era.

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