The defeat of the Army of Northern Virginia project is a Monumental political embarrassment for Rep. Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

I was incredulous when I first read of it. It was “the single largest economic development deal in Virginia’s history,” or so Youngkin said, and for sports fans in D.C. and the region it amounted to no more than the normal daily commute. It made so much sense. And it was DONE! Press conference on the arena site with governor and owner Ted Leonsis present. Done. And then POOF!