Local political analyst has different take on Kavanaugh nomination Gene Marrano July 13, 2018 1 minute read A local political analyst who knows how D-C works says the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to succeed Anthony Kennedy on the US Supreme Court may not turn out to be the gloom-and-doom those who oppose him believe. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Black Dog Salvage’s remodeled Stone House open for rentalsNext: Va Lottery: It’s the scratcher tickets fueling record profits, payouts Related Stories 1 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Five years after Jan. 6, former Virginia congresswoman speaks out Web Staff January 7, 2026 0