Election Day: Jody Wagner vs. Bill Bolling

It is decision time. Election Day has arrived and the polls opened a few hours ago. If you haven’t made it to the polls already I hope you will take a second to seriously review the two candidates and consider who is right for the position of Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The responsibilities of Lt. Governor include presiding over the state Senate, attending board and commission meetings, and taking the place of the Governor in the case of death, resignation, etc. This is an important position and deserves a person who is a competent pragmatist to help cut through the inefficiencies of government to get things done.
But honestly, what kid has a deeply rooted childhood dream to grow up and be a Lieutenant Governor? None that I know. The fact of the matter is that this position is a stepping stone for bigger and better things. It is a building block for those ambitious enough to run for governor or federal office. So what are incumbent Bill Bolling’s dreams? Oh… wait he’s running for reelection? Why is Bill Bolling running for this position again? I would argue he was pushed aside by the more charismatic and charming Bob McDonnell. But Bill says he just didn’t think he had the time or the money to take away from his business or his family. This could be true. Bill does have a business that is based in Maryland (maybe that explains why he showed up for only 6% of his meetings). Also he is probably very busy at home raising his family… oh wait, except his oldest son is full grown and employed, and his youngest child is a senior in college. It doesn't seem like Bill is that busy. But if he personally said he couldn’t handle the job of Governor, why would we vote him into the office responsible for replacing the Governor in the case of an emergency??
Jody Wagner has no excuses for not taking on more challenging tasks and working hard to repair Virginia’s struggling economy. Jody was a tough corporate lawyer, runs her own small business, and has worked in the administration dealing with complicated fiscal policy. Not only does her expertise in law, business, and finance show she is more than competent, but the way she runs her family is proof as well. Jody managed to raise four kids while also being a working Mom. One of her sons is a Rhodes scholar and another is in medical school. There is no task too tough or too time-consuming for Jody Wagner. She is ambitious and is not going to make up excuses for why she can’t attend meetings or run for higher office. When casting your ballot today, think about who is going to give 110% to this job and vote for Jody Wagner, Lt. Governor.