Is Brownlee getting out so he can get in?

ABOARD CHEAP SEATS ONE -- Sen. Ken Cuccinelli, R-Fairfax, may not be walking to the Republican nomination for attorney general unopposed.

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia John L. Brownlee announced moments ago that he will be leaving his post as of May 16. He'll hold a press conference later today in Roanoke to elaborate on his decision.

Brownlee has oft been mentioned as a possible candidate for the state's highest legal office, but his resignation from federal office would be the first step down that road.

Is he running? We might find out later today.