Cuccinelli Distances Himself from McDonnell

Ken Cuccinelli (R) “put some distance between himself and the man he wants to succeed with his strongest remarks to date on the cascading gift scandal engulfing Gov. Bob McDonnell’s administration,” the Richmond Times Dispatch reports.

Said Cuccinelli: “What we’ve all been seeing is very painful for Virginia, and it’s completely inconsistent with Virginia’s very reserved traditions. Right now there are two investigations running, one of which began with my referral, and we need to let those play out. However, all of this emphasizes the need for clearer and faster disclosures that cover the whole family, as well as a cap on the size and types of gifts.”