Cronyism in Prince George's

In a long exposé, the Washington Post details how Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson has repeatedly awarded jobs and contracts to friends with no qualifications. Sometimes, there is little evidence that they did any work. On other occasions, they were overpaid compared to similar people in other counties.

But will it matter on primary day? Or will Johnson glide to victory over his opponent, former Del. Rushern Baker.

Either way, perhaps it is time to give the Prince George's County Council the authority to review and approve contracts.