Hopefully McDonnell’s just being gracious. I won’t speak for Bolling.
McDonnell wants to be on Romney’s short list for VP.
Others on the list: Rubio, Cain, Christie
McDonnell has previously welcomed the field of GOP candidates to visit Virginia.
Perhaps, but my guess is McDonnell will end up endorsing Romney. The problem is most politicians - even good non-RINO Republicans like McDonnell, look at the more conservative alternatives to Romney and don't see anyone they think can actually win. Cain may be leading in the polls at the moment, but very few analysts and experienced elected officials think Herman could really win a general election because he is too much of a political novice and far too likely to implode due to gaffes and missteps. Pols like McDonnell will endorse who they think can actually win a general election, and with Perry showing so much weakness it looks to me like more and more that support will go to Romney.