It's the economy, stupid: the Caveman sends his first message

McDonnell seeks offshore drilling leases

Caveman Bob McDonnell, not even in office yet, wants to drill for oil offshore of Virginia (and there's not a lot of Virginia to have an offshore). The message is clear; economy first, environment second, as long as he doesn't have to raise taxes to keep the roads smooth and flat.

Typical conservative Republican game plan -- finance state functions at the expense of the environment.

And he hasn't even been inaugurated.