Virginia Politics & Government in a New Century

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Virginia Politics & Government in a New Century is written by Jeff Thomas and published by Arcadia Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1439658285 (ISBN 10) and 9781439658284 (ISBN 13).

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.