Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling issued the
following statement on the 2013 Gubernatorial Election:
"Needless to say, I am very disappointed by
Mr. Cuccinelli's decision to run for Governor in 2013. During the 2009
campaign, and since taking office in 2010, Mr. Cuccinelli had repeatedly stated
that he intended to seek re-election as Attorney General in 2013 and that
is what I and other Republican leaders had expected him to do.
Unfortunately, he has now decided to put his own personal ambition ahead
of the best interests of the Commonwealth and the Republican Party.
"In 2009, Governor McDonnell and I gave Virginia Republicans
a blueprint for how to win statewide elections in Virginia. It started
with our decision to join together and offer a united vision for the future of
our state. In order to make that possible, I decided to seek re-election
to the office of Lieutenant Governor and support Bob McDonnell's campaign for
Governor. Unlike Mr. Cuccinelli, I set aside my personal ambition and did
what was right for the Commonwealth and our party.
"I have consistently stated my intention to
run for Governor in 2013, and Mr. Cuccinelli's announcement will not alter my
intended course. After serving 10 years in the State Senate and 6 years
as Lieutenant Governor, I am uniquely prepared to succeed Governor McDonnell
and lead Virginia into the future. I have also served for 2 years
in Governor McDonnell's cabinet, which has provided me with the experience and
knowledge of the executive branch of state government that is necessary to
continue our successes. Throughout my public service I have
provided conservative, results oriented leadership, and I have worked with
Republicans and Democrats to get things done for the people of
Virginia. That experience and record of results enables me to reach
out to conservative and independent voters and makes me the strongest candidate
for Governor in 2013.
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