McDonnell, O’Malley differ on unions’ rights

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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley took to the airwaves Tuesday and offered contrasting opinions that reflected their party affiliations on the battle in Wisconsin over public sector employees’ right to collective bargaining.

On WTOP radio, the Republican McDonnell said he supported Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s anti-union push, touting Virginia’s right-to-work status as an attraction to lure businesses to the state.

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