Rick Boucher endorses Barack Obama

Brian January 21st, 2008

Congressman Rick Boucher announced today that he is supporting Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president.

He said:

‘I represent a rural district of 27 counties and cities in southwestern Virginia. George Bush received 60 percent of the vote in my district in 2004,’ Boucher said in a statement. ‘I believe Senator Obama can carry it in 2008, and no other Democratic candidate can.’

I have to admit, I am still undecided. If I could pick between the “big three” right now, without a doubt, it would be John Edwards. However, more so than ever, it is looking like he is out of it. The hard part for me, though, is picking between the remaining big two - Hillary and Obama.

Any advice?

5 Responses to “Rick Boucher endorses Barack Obama”

  1. # Dan Geroeon 22 Jan 2008 at 12:34 am

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf0x_TpDris&eurl=http://www.vbdems.org/?p=2118#comment-45313

    hope that helps.

  2. # Vote Democraticon 22 Jan 2008 at 12:47 am

    They are both good and realistically the difference between their platforms is not that large. Actually, there isn’t terribly much difference between what all three of them want for the country.

    But between Hillary and Obama, if in your mind both are equal, I would think about the congressional candidates on the ballots this year across the country. Who brings us more victories in Congress in 2008 and beyond? Who helps us keep the new and vulnerable freshman Democrats in swing districts in office this year? Most of all, who will expand the Party? And who will inspire new Democratic activists who will bring us victories in the future?

    All things being equal, I’d figure out who you think that candidate is and vote for him or her.

  3. # Jerry Grayon 27 Jan 2008 at 9:03 am

    Read this:

    “A Presdident Like My Father” by Caroline Kennedy

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/opinion/27kennedy.html?th&emc=th

  4. # Gregory Kallenon 12 Feb 2008 at 12:00 am

    Brian, a politician who can bring 20,000 people to rallys in February is a phenominal thing. That enthusiasm means we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to finally register all those that feel left behind, and we Democrats will regret it if we pass it up. I hope you’ll vote for Obama tomorrow. After all, when have Tim Kaine, Rick Boucher, and I steered you wrong? Greg Kallen

  5. # Jerry Grayon 12 Feb 2008 at 11:02 pm

    I note that Mike Henry, of the ‘05 Kaine campaign, has resigned from the Clinton team.

    Good, I guess.

    Also note that Obama had a rally in Boise, Idaho, my home state, that attracted 16,000 people. I don’t thnk there are 16,000 Democrats in Idaho.

    This guy has got something that people aspire to. He brings out our own hope.

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