As readers of this blog know, I do not give my support to candidates without serious consideration, especially before the nomination process is complete. Even though Bob McDonnell and Bill Bolling are the presumptive Republican nominees, I need more, and when the special session approached and they kept the door open to regional tax hikes, I was not comfortable endorsing either.
Bolling, however, improved dramatically, categorically ruling out all tax increases, before the special session convened. After the session ended, Bolling once again made clear that any tax increases were unacceptable (for an idea of a more problematic post-mortem, take a look at Delegate Danny Marshall’s op-ed - at I’m Not Emeril - in which he’ll only publicly oppose statewide tax increases).
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, like Cuccinelli, learned from his mistake, did not repeat it, and won’t repeat it. For that reason, I enthusiastically support his re-election.
July 16, 2008 at 3:38 am
Should we expect a third part to this series or are we going to have to wait for that one?
July 16, 2008 at 7:59 am
Let’s just say Mr. McDonnell has compelled me to keep my options open.
For Mr. Deeds and Mr. Moran - sorry, not THAT open.
August 8, 2008 at 10:28 pm
[...] I prefer “none of the above” - or to put it another way, four more years. [...]