Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling ended months of speculation by announcing Tuesday that he will not run for governor as an independent candidate, citing his disdain for the political process and his longtime loyalty to the Republican Party.

Bolling’s long-anticipated decision paves the way for a two-man contest between Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Terry McAuliffe.

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