Back before Gov. Timothy Kaine took on his responsibilities as chairman of the Democratic National Committee we opined that it might not be such a good idea for our state’s governor to divide his
limited attention too much.
Well, in his new role, Kaine has traveled all around the country to stir up the Democratic masses, but for some reason he isn’t willing to release a schedule of just exactly where his job takes him.
Kaine’s office uses the veil of security and privacy to defend this action, but with our governor effectively splitting his attention — the attention we rightfully deserve after voting him into office — between
the rest of the country and us, he has no excuses to hide behind.
It is Kaine’s responsibility and duty to let his constituents know how he is spending his time. If, as we suspect, his new responsibilities are reducing his ability to give full attention to our state, then that is
something we need to know.
The Washington Post’s efforts to ascertain the truth have been rebuffed. In addition, the Virginia GOP’s inquiry into Kaine’s schedule was denied, and they have now dropped their Freedom of Information
Act request because the only way forward is through litigation.
Mr. Kaine. Your actions are reprehensible. You are the governor of our state and your first duty is to us: the citizens of Virginia. You are not a power unto yourself, and your ambitions do not take
precedence over our right to know. We are the bosses; we are in charge.
Release your schedule. Let us see how much of your attention Virginia rates.
We understand you might not have to — that’s not the issue. The issue is what’s right.
We are disappointed, Mr. Kaine. This is not who we thought you were
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