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Connaughton was negotiating with MWAA, but never signed off. Before he did, McDonnel responded because of political pressure and said no money if a labor deal. I don't see much fire there.

As someone who thinks the MWAA needs to sacrifice the PLA to get this project moving forward, I'd still say that the McDonnell administration's handling of this has been slimy. McDonnell needs to put his stated #1 goal of creating jobs for Virginians ahead of his desire to be Romney's pick for VP or getting on the good side of the tea party. Clearly, his administration found the concept of a PLA as acceptable and their change in stance has at the very least delayed job creation and possibly put the whole Silver Line job creating machine in jeopardy.

That said, MWAA needs to realize that McDonnell has the upper hand in negotiating power, swallow their pride, and do what it takes to the project moving forward. NOVA stands to lose 100 times more by not having Silver Line Phase II than they stand to gain by having a PLA. McDonnell comes out a winner in either case, so he has all the negotiating power.

by Falls Church on Jun 4, 2012 11:03 am • link • report

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