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Déjà vu in Virginia attorney general dramaDéjà vu in Virginia attorney general drama

Eight years ago my phone rang bright and early the day after the 2005 election. I was still sleeping after a hard-fought campaign that saw Bill Bolling elected as lieutenant governor, Jerry Kilgore lose as governor, and Bob McDonnell in a tight down-…

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Lt. Governor Bolling congratulates Terry McAuliffe; urges GOP to look at its futureLt. Governor Bolling congratulates Terry McAuliffe; urges GOP to look at its future

On Tuesday night, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling issued the following statement on the 2013 election results:“The 2013 campaigns have come to an end, and the people of Virginia have chosen their leaders for the next four years. I congratulate Terry…

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Election 2013: Governor McDonnell congratulates Terry McAuliffeElection 2013: Governor McDonnell congratulates Terry McAuliffe

Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement Tuesday night regarding the election of Terry McAuliffe as the 72nd governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.“I want to congratulate Terry McAuliffe on his election as the next governor of Virgini…

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Election Day in SWAC area ... ongoing updatesElection Day in SWAC area ... ongoing updates

It's Election Day 2013 in Virginia. The polls are open ... voters are voting, candidate supporters are greeting them, and volunteers are sending them out the door with "I Voted" stickers.The weather is good ... a cold, frosty start to the day with te…

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No gubernatorial endorsements from Times-Dispatch, Daily Progress, News & Advance, Roanoke Times ... Bill Bolling write-in suggested by twoNo gubernatorial endorsements from Times-Dispatch, Daily Progress, News & Advance, Roanoke Times ... Bill Bolling write-in suggested by two

"This marks, we believe, the first time in modern Virginia that The Times-Dispatch has not endorsed a gubernatorial nominee." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch (October 20, 2013)In an editorial that laid it on the line, the Richmond Times-Dispatch refused t…

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Richmond Times-Dispatch's non-endorsement for Virginia governor 2013 - UPDATEDRichmond Times-Dispatch's non-endorsement for Virginia governor 2013 - UPDATED

"This marks, we believe, the first time in modern Virginia that The Times-Dispatch has not endorsed a gubernatorial nominee." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch (October 20, 2013)In an editorial that laid it on the line, the Richmond Times-Dispatch refused t…

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McDonnell, Bolling, Warner, Kaine to honor fired AP reporter Bob LewisMcDonnell, Bolling, Warner, Kaine to honor fired AP reporter Bob Lewis

Virginia's top politicos plan to honor fired Associated Press reporter Bob Lewis at a reception on November 18, according to the Huffington Post. Governor Bob McDonnell, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, U.S. Senator Mark Warner, and U.S. Senator Tim…

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Governor announces 400 jobs in Fairfax CountyGovernor announces 400 jobs in Fairfax County

Four years ago, Virginia's attorney general, Bob McDonnell, was in the final days of his gubernatorial campaign with the slogan "Bob's for Jobs," a promise he kept when he was elected and joined with Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling to make jobs a nu…

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AP uses sledge hammer on reporter Bob Lewis - UPDATEDAP uses sledge hammer on reporter Bob Lewis - UPDATED

The news heard 'round the internet on Monday was long-time Richmond-based reporter Bob Lewis' firing by the Associated Press. Social media lit up as supporters from all sides of the political aisle expressed shock that his earlier suspension had turn…

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Bill Bolling and Virginia Mainstream Project ... good ideas for good governmentBill Bolling and Virginia Mainstream Project ... good ideas for good government

From Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and his Virginia Mainstream Project.... …

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LTE: 'Bill Bolling, we need you'LTE: 'Bill Bolling, we need you'

Letter to the editor in today's Roanoke Times:Friday, October 4, 2013 Bill Bolling, where are you?I know that you have been lieutenant governor for two terms. You have served with a governor who has moved Virginia forward. You know what Vir…

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News Leader: 'Bill Bolling's good ideas'News Leader: 'Bill Bolling's good ideas'

Jean Ann Bolling, Dr. Kurt Michael, Lt. Governor Bill BollingOverlooking downtown Staunton, Virginia / August 17, 2013 Yesterday the Virginian-Pilot applauded Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling's ideas presented by his Virginia Mainstream Project PAC. …

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U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander James Hoeft going ashore ... thanks for 20 years of serviceU.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander James Hoeft going ashore ... thanks for 20 years of service

The WatchAye mates, for 20 yearsThis Sailor has stood the watch.While some of us were in our bunks at nightSeaman Hoeft stood the watchWhile some of us were in school learning our tradeElectronics Technician Third Class Hoeft stood the watchIn those …

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2013 voters won't let go of Bolling2013 voters won't let go of Bolling

There it was again in Saturday's Richmond Times-Dispatch ... another letter to the editor urging voters to write in Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling for Governor. At a time when you would expect the write-in talk to die down, it isn't. Tonight yet an…

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Staunton weekend lunch with the BollingsStaunton weekend lunch with the Bollings

Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and wife Jean Ann at Staunton's Depot Grille over the weekend.The Lieutenant Governor and Dr. Kurt Michael at the historic downtown Staunton train station.   Jean Ann and Bill Bolling on the railroad bridge…

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Schapiro exposes negative campaigning ... Bolling again calls for positive messagingSchapiro exposes negative campaigning ... Bolling again calls for positive messaging

In his column in Sunday's Richmond Times-Dispatch, political reporter Jeff Schapiro wrote:What Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli say, to whom and how they say it, speaks to the direction of the gubernatorial campaign. Some of it is noise. A lot is…

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Photo: Bill and Jean Ann Bolling on Staunton's Sears Hill bridgePhoto: Bill and Jean Ann Bolling on Staunton's Sears Hill bridge

 Lunch Saturday with Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Jean Ann Bolling, and Dr. Kurt Michael at Depot Grille on a beautiful day in historic Staunton, Virginia. My life is richer for longtime friendships with people who have servant's hearts."Our li…

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Bolling, Sabato hit Twitter, FB with Va gubernatorial frustrationsBolling, Sabato hit Twitter, FB with Va gubernatorial frustrations

Virginia's gubernatorial campaign took another interesting turn on Friday as two powerful political pundits took to social media to express frustration with the candidates and the state of both campaigns.Sinking further into the muck, the past week s…

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The Governor apologizes to his 'beloved Virginia'The Governor apologizes to his 'beloved Virginia'

Governor Bob McDonnell and Lieutenant Governor Bill BollingExecutive Mansion, January 2011"Being Governor of Virginia is the highest honor of my 37 years in public service. I am deeply sorry for the embarrassment certain members of my family and I…

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Saturday's debate: The biggest winners were not thereSaturday's debate: The biggest winners were not there

For some in the ballroom at Saturday's gubernatorial Homestead debate, the two men standing at the podiums were not the ones they had expected, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch pointedly touched on that in Tuesday's editorial:We said at the beginning …

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