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[[Virginia]] Republicans had anticipated Bolling on being a candidate for [[United States Senator]] in [[United States Senate elections, 2008|2008]], but most have already backed former [[Governor of Virginia|Governor]] [[Jim Gilmore]]. However, Bolling could be a possibly strong candidate for the Governorship in [[Virginia gubernatorial election, 2009|2009]]. He has strong support among [[Conservatism|conservative]] Republicans, as well as Virginia business leaders, many of whom perceive him as a supporter of business interests.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} |
[[Virginia]] Republicans had anticipated Bolling on being a candidate for [[United States Senator]] in [[United States Senate elections, 2008|2008]], but most have already backed former [[Governor of Virginia|Governor]] [[Jim Gilmore]]. However, Bolling could be a possibly strong candidate for the Governorship in [[Virginia gubernatorial election, 2009|2009]]. He has strong support among [[Conservatism|conservative]] Republicans, as well as Virginia business leaders, many of whom perceive him as a supporter of business interests.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} |
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He has been mentioned as a candidate for Governor in 2009. On March 24, 2008 Bill Bolling announced he will not run for Governor opting to run for re-election. He cited his need to focus on his insurance agency and family concerns. Attorney General Bob McDonnell will run for Governor, Lieutenant Governor Bolling will run for Lieutenant Governor again, |
He has been mentioned as a candidate for Governor in 2009. On March 24, 2008 Bill Bolling announced he will not run for Governor opting to run for re-election. He cited his need to focus on his insurance agency and family concerns. Attorney General Bob McDonnell will run for Governor, Lieutenant Governor Bolling will run for Lieutenant Governor again, State Senator Ken Cuccinelli and former Federal Attorney John Brownlee will run for Attorney General, to form the 2009 Virginia Republican Ticket. {{Fact|date=June 2008}} |
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If [[Tim Kaine]], the current Governor of Virginia, had been named as the Vice Presidential running mate of [[Barack Obama]], and were elected as [[Vice President of the United States]] in November 2008, Bolling would have become governor of Viginia. This would have meant a change of party in the office of Governor from Democrat to Republican. That is possible in Virginia, because the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor are not elected on a joint ticket and the office holders may be from separate parties. |
If [[Tim Kaine]], the current Governor of Virginia, had been named as the Vice Presidential running mate of [[Barack Obama]], and were elected as [[Vice President of the United States]] in November 2008, Bolling would have become governor of Viginia. This would have meant a change of party in the office of Governor from Democrat to Republican. That is possible in Virginia, because the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor are not elected on a joint ticket and the office holders may be from separate parties. |
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Revision as of 21:42, 12 October 2008
William T. "Bill" Bolling (born June 15, 1957) is the Republican Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.
Personal life
Bolling was born in Sistersville, West Virginia and raised in the coal fields of Southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. [citation needed] He graduated from the University of Charleston (West Virginia) in 1978 with a B.S. degree in Political Science.
Bolling is married to the former Jean Ann Kincaid, whom he met in college. The Bollings have two children, Matthew, who graduated from Virginia Tech, and Kevin, who attends James Madison University. The Bolling family lives in Mechanicsville, a suburb of Richmond.
Political career
Bolling first held political office as a member and Chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.
Prior to his election as Lieutenant Governor, Bolling served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1996-2005. Bolling opposed Governor Warner's controversial 2004 tax reform, which lowered food and income taxes and increased sales and cigarette taxes.
He was inaugurated as Lieutenant Governor on January 14, 2006 in Williamsburg, Virginia, along with the other Executive Branch officers, including Democratic Governor Tim Kaine and Republican Attorney General Bob McDonnell.
Professionally, Bolling is currently employed as a Vice President with Riggs, Councilman, Michaels and Downes, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance agencies, based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Speculation about political future
Virginia Republicans had anticipated Bolling on being a candidate for United States Senator in 2008, but most have already backed former Governor Jim Gilmore. However, Bolling could be a possibly strong candidate for the Governorship in 2009. He has strong support among conservative Republicans, as well as Virginia business leaders, many of whom perceive him as a supporter of business interests.[citation needed]
He has been mentioned as a candidate for Governor in 2009. On March 24, 2008 Bill Bolling announced he will not run for Governor opting to run for re-election. He cited his need to focus on his insurance agency and family concerns. Attorney General Bob McDonnell will run for Governor, Lieutenant Governor Bolling will run for Lieutenant Governor again, State Senator Ken Cuccinelli and former Federal Attorney John Brownlee will run for Attorney General, to form the 2009 Virginia Republican Ticket. [citation needed]
If Tim Kaine, the current Governor of Virginia, had been named as the Vice Presidential running mate of Barack Obama, and were elected as Vice President of the United States in November 2008, Bolling would have become governor of Viginia. This would have meant a change of party in the office of Governor from Democrat to Republican. That is possible in Virginia, because the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor are not elected on a joint ticket and the office holders may be from separate parties.
