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Boucher Will Run For Re-Election
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| Contributor | Monsieur |
| Last Edited | Monsieur Jan 27, 2010 12:17pm |
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| Category | Announcement |
| Author | Tim Sahd |
| News Date | Wednesday, January 27, 2010 06:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA) announced this a.m. that he's running for re-election, taking a name off the list of potential Dem retirements.
"I have given no consideration to retiring," he wrote in a statement. "While I never make political announcements this early in the year, due to the press inquires we are receiving, it is time to remove any doubt anyone has about my intentions."
Boucher's Southwestern VA CD is heavily GOP -- it gave John McCain 59% in '08 -- but Boucher has proved to be resilient, winning regularly with more than 60%. GOPers consider him a target this cycle, though, as he took a risky vote for cap-and-trade in this coal-dependent CD.
But an open seat would've been a practical gimmie for the GOP. With Boucher confirming his re-election plans, winning the seat will be a tougher task. |
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