Political Scientist offers his take on Bob McDonnell Gene Marrano January 9, 2015 1 minute read Bob and Maureen McDonnell (AP photo) Political pundit and college professor Ed Lynch, a longtime associate of Bob McDonnell, sees things a bit differently when it comes what constitutes public corruption and inappropriate gifts … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Herring: even with discrepancies, Rolling Stone article has drawn needed attention to campus sexual violenceNext: Sherman Lea speaks out on crime in Roanoke Related Stories Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026