Eric Cantor backs Bill Bolling for Virginia governor It's official: House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) has endorsed Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling over Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.in the race for the Republican nomination for Virginia governor. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) speaks about the Jobs act during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in February. (Mark Wilson - GETTY IMAGES) We reported last week that Cantor's nod was coming, and it's arrived. "I have known and worked with Bill for almost 20 years and I know he is a strong, experienced conservative we all will be proud of as Governor," Cantor said Wednesday in a written statement. Bill has served on the Board of Supervisors in Hanover County, for 10 years as a State Senator, and he is now in his second term as Lieutenant Governor. He is one of the most experienced candidates that has ever sought the position of Governor in Virginia. And, as Governor, Bill Bolling will continue the successful policies of Governor Bob McDonnell. ... He has the right experience, the conservative values and the ability to unite our Party so we can win in 2013.