Too bad Rick Boucher (VA-9th) is making Gov. McDonald's task more difficult. You see, Rick (one of our 50 "Must Go" Congressman) put the Pelosi/Reid agenda ahead of his constituents when he voted for the failed stimulus (where are the jobs?) and the cap-and-trade (don't you represent a coal-heavy region in southern VA where 6/10 votes went to McCain in '08?) bills in 2009. Rick's voting record proves that there is no such thing as a moderate democrat. Rick's rhetoric over the years has been nothing but hot air.
It doesn't look like Virginian's are showing the love for "Rate-Hike" Rick ... there is even speculation that he will retire rather than face the voters in VA-9. Potential challengers, especially if he steps down, include state Sen. Wampler (his father lost his seat to Boucher in 1982) and state House Majority Leader Griffith (one slight problem: he doesn't live in the 9th, although he's apparently within walking distance of the district lines). The challenger will be decided on May 22nd.NRCC spokesman Andy Sere notes "The environment in the district is just incredible." However, Rick's retirement is no sure thing, as of September 30th he had $1,701,000 cash on hand. Stay tuned …
Watch Rick claim (with a straight face no less!) that "there is not a penny of tax in this legislation" when explaining the Cap-and-Trade bill he voted for. Unbelievable.
Who really cares how much money he has on hand. I bet all of it came from the stimulus that he voted for and not from anyone in his district. Bad Boucher.
ReplyDeletemore like B-"ouch"-er
ReplyDeleteHe'll win going away. I really don't think a Democrat needs to apologize for voting with his party.
ReplyDeleteHe will not go unopposed this time. There is a Tea Party Republican retired Lt. Col. that is going to give him a run for his money. You vote with your constituents not with your party.
ReplyDeleteBesides Morgan Griffith, there are 5 other contenders for the GOP nomination for VA-09 & 2 Independents:
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I'm loving seeing them coming out of the woodwork to defeat Boucher.