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Griffith Moves Up in the Fighting 9th
According to a recent Survey USA poll, Morgan Griffith is up by one point in the polls against incumbent Rep. Rick Boucher in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District. This is particularly good news for the GOP as they try to knock off this 15-term incumbent.
Perhaps, people have finally had enough of Boucher’s leadership in Congress. Boucher stands with President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s agenda. Boucher supported Cap and Trade (H.R. 2454), not to mention other wasteful spending measures.
Special House Session Reveals Another Bailout
Just what our country needed…another bailout. Thanks to the Democrats in Congress who ignored the wishes of their constituents by voting for H.R. 1568, a no-name bill that will dump borrowed dollars into the states. Tertium Quids reports that this bill was used to prevent teacher and public safety worker layoffs. Additionally, the House also voted to let the lame duck session (the session from Election Day to December) continue as planned, blocking a resolution proposed by Republicans that would eliminate this session to prevent House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s agenda from moving forward.
How did Virginia’s Congressional Delegation vote:
H.R. 1586:
Voting YEA Connolly, Nye, Perriello, Moran, Scott, Boucher
Voting NO Forbes, Goodlatte, Wolf, Cantor, Wittman
Blocking Lame Duck:
Voting for Lame Duck: Connolly, Perriello, Boucher, Moran, Scott
Voting to block Lame Duck: Nye, Forbes, Goodlatte, Wolf, Cantor, Wittman
Sounds to me that voters should remember those voting in favor of H.R. 1586 (continuing to drive America further into debt) and Lame Duck.
Can Rick Boucher Kiss his Seat Goodbye?
The answer could be yes. After reading this article, it looks like Boucher could be tested by his recent decision to back Rep. Henry Waxman’s proposal to put a 20% cap on greenhouse gases. Waxman wants this passed by August, because greenhouse gases are a threat to the public, and it would place more regulations on cars manufactured here in the U.S., power plants and factories. It would also harm the coal industry.
Boucher represents the coalfields in Southwest Virginia. One would think that he would carefully consider this decision, as the coal industry is one of the largest manufacturers in that region. Additionally, this would raise energy costs significantly over time. If this legislation is passed, could there be a challenger on the horizon to face off against Boucher?
**Cross Posted at Virginia News Platoon
