Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, who will be the tie-breaking vote in the state Senate, and GOP gubernatorial aspirant in 2013, comments on his responsibility:
“Needless to say, I am delighted that Republicans have regained a working majority in the Senate of Virginia. With the chamber equally divided at 20-20, it will fall on me to cast the deciding vote on many important issues in the months to come. I assure you that I will do so with the utmost respect for the responsibility given me by the Constitution of Virginia.
“Today, Virginians signaled their approval of the McDonnell/Bolling administration’s common sense, results oriented leadership. Virginia has closed historic budget shortfalls by cutting spending, defeating tax increases and reforming state government. We have invested wisely in core functions of government, including transportation, higher education and economic development, which has created the environment for Virginia’s private sector employers to create new jobs and provided a blueprint to lead the country to economic recovery.
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“When Virginians went to the ballot box today they understood the importance of giving us the team and leadership structure needed to continue to implement our vision for the future of Virginia. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly. Governor McDonnell and I will remain focused on fiscal responsibility, budgetary restraint, reforming government and providing economic opportunity for all Virginia families.”
