One of the main reasons I believe I’ll make a great Lieutenant Governor is my background as a successful businessman. As anyone who runs a business or a household knows, you’ve got to balance your books. And so does Virginia.

Today, our Commonwealth has many challenges ahead of it. I am convinced that with sound leadership, we can keep Virginia the best managed state in the nation. The most important thing is that people see verifiable results from their hard-earned tax dollars. As long as that’s the case, I believe that Virginians are more than willing to invest in their Commonwealth’s infrastructure, educational system, public safety, health care and environment.

In accomplishing these goals, I oppose “borrow and spend” policies that mortgage our children's future. Instead, I believe we should continue to look for efficiencies in state government. In doing so, of course, we should be very cautious about cutting essential state programs, particularly ones that assist the elderly, sick, and others among us who need help the most. We should always keep in mind the core principle that “from those to whom much is given, much also is expected.” I strongly believes that those who have been blessed, as I’ve been, should provide the leadership to keep Virginia strong while the people struggling to get by should be provided opportunity to reach their full potential.

As Lieutenant Governor, I will look out for the interests of all Virginians. I won’t shirk the tough choices. And I will bring my business background to bear on the challenges facing our Commonwealth.