Spark It Up!!!: Our Next Attorney General

A few names are being mentioned for the next AG over at SWAC Girl's blog. We have Ken Cuccinelli announcing yes or no Monday. Paul Harris has his name in the ring. A commenter brings US Attorney John Brownlee into the mix. About Brownlee

John L. Brownlee was appointed United States Attorney by President George W. Bush on October 16, 2001. As U.S. Attorney, Mr. Brownlee is responsible for the prosecution of violations of federal law within the district and with the civil representation of federal agencies.

Prior to his appointment as U.S. Attorney, John was an associate attorney for the Roanoke based law firm Woods, Rogers. He has served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Washington, DC, and law clerk to U.S. District Judge Sam Wilson in Abingdon and Roanoke. John is a member of the American Legion, Post 3, in Roanoke, and lectures on trial advocacy at the University of Virginia School of Law.

John received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Washington and Lee University in 1987 and his law degree from the College of William and Mary in 1994. Prior to entering law school, John served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army and successfully completed the Army's Airborne and Ranger programs. He also served as a major in the Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Army Reserve.

John is married to the former Lee Ann Necessary of Millers Creek, North Carolina. They attend, along with their daughters Thompson Ann and Catherine Harris, Grandin Court Baptist Church in Roanoke.

Brownlee was a speaker at Blogs United in Martinsville. He was impressive and well received. Brownlee has not announced any interest in the position as of yet. Will there be a draft Brownlee movement? The GOP is in great shape for 09!