The Washington Post reports:Democratic U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher of Virginia's 9th Congressional District issued a statement a moment ago declaring unequivocally that he will seek re-election this year.For now, Boucher appears to be unopposed, with Del. Terry Kilgore declining to run. The question is, will any other big-name Republican, like House Majority Leader Morgan Griffith, step up? If not, it's extremely likely that Boucher will be reelected. If Griffith runs, it will almost certainly be a barn burner of an election. Stay tuned.
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"I am planning to seek re-election. I have given no consideration to retiring. 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."
P.S. I hear a rumor that Joe Abbey, mastermind of Creigh Deeds' stunning...well, whatever the heck that was...might be running Boucher's campaign. What next, are they going to hire David Petts -- author of the infamous polling memo to the Deeds campaign -- as Boucher's pollster? How about bringing in Deeds' media consultants and strategists as well? On second thought, better not give anyone ideas...
UPDATE: Apparently, the campaign manager rumor is not correct.
