Looking Good Bill

A recent article in newsleader.com spoke about how Virginia is becoming more independent and has an increasing number of swing voters. The article states that since 1970 Virginia has become more independent because by law one cannot declare party membership and the state holds open primaries. The article went on to talk about how Virginians vote based on how satisfied they are with the current government, if everything is going well history has shown they will vote in the same leadership. However, if people are not happy with how the government is being run then they will vote in someone different. Considering this same news source endorses Bolling, I would say that the people of Virginia have been happy with his performance thus far as Lieutenant Governor.

In a separate opinion piece, a citizen wrote in to say “I’m looking forward to Lt. Gov. Bolling serving another term. He’s truly an accomplished responsible candidate with new ideas.” It’s looking good for Bill.

Bolling and McDonnell

Bill Bolling and Bob McDonnell have undoubtedly ran the race for Lt. Governor and Governor has a pair. This is true of the entire republican ticket, including the candidate for Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli. However, Cuccinelli has been slightly less successful against the democratic candidate Steve Shannon.

After volunteering at Virginia Victory in Alexandria twice I believe the republican strategy is working. While phone banking we do not just endorse one candidate, we endorse all republican candidates, including that districts delegate. The few people who answer and agree to answer questions are either democrats and who will only vote “for people with a D after their name” (as one man told me), or they are republicans who will only vote for republicans. Many do not even know their candidates names, which could be part of the reason why we make these calls.

This Bill Bolling television ad, “steward,” shows how Bolling and McDonnell present themselves as that pair. Vote for this ideal pair in less than a week!

Richmond Chamber: Bolling Got the Short Straw!

On October 21, the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce took an Official Straw Poll Ballot to determine how the members and guests planned to vote on November 3rd. The Republican ticket scored huge points and Lt. Governor Bill Bolling was in attendance to watch it happen.

Stumping for his ticket, Bolling spoke of McDonnell as the future ‘Chief Jobs Officer’ and that all Republican candidates are planning to be about ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ during their term in office.

Bolling was joined by Delegates O’Bannon, Janis, Senator Watkins and candidates Gage and Sampson at the reception. All saw the straw poll come in for Bolling:
Lt. Governor:
Bolling – 69% Wagner – 31%

November 3rd was but two weeks away and this straw poll endorsement by the Richmond Chamber is merely an echo of the average Virginia voter who is saying, “you’ve done well Bolling, yes we’ll give you four more years!”