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 Nokefest returns with riverside music, custom local art Ian Price June 11, 2026 1st Annual Roanoke Valley Book Swap and Fair coming to Golden Cactus Brewing Clark Palmer June 11, 2026 Excel Center adult high school gets visit from Virginia’s Secretary of Labor Gene Marrano June 10, 2026