Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
U.S. Senator John Warner’s decision to retire is setting off a chain-reaction in the Old Dominion, as leaders in both parties start positioning themselves for November 2008. Meanwhile find out how state & local elections in November 2007 are affecting how different communities approach the illegal immigration controversy. It’s the Virginia Politics Hour, our wrap up of news and views from around the Commonwealth.
Guests
- Amy Gardner Reporter, The Washington Post
- Bob Gibson Reporter, Charlottesville Daily Progress
- Creigh Deeds Virginia State Senator (D- 25th District, Charlottesville)
- Jay O'Brien Virginia State Senator (R- 39th District, Fairfax)
- Gerry Connolly Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (D)
- David Albo Member, Virginia House of Delegates (R-Springfield)
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