Boucher Hasn’t Responded To Letters From Couple
Moving to Carroll County less than a month before the November 2008 general election, we soon learned Congressman Rick Boucher, a longstanding House of Representatives member, was running unopposed.
One of his campaign claims was that he represents Southwest Virginia values. That appealed to us as these values were key in our decision to move here. We voted for Rep. Boucher.
A few weeks after the election, we learned that a number of Rep. Boucher’s House votes seem inconsistent with his claim that he represents Southwest Virginia values.
On Nov. 28, 2008, we wrote Rep. Boucher asking him to explain these apparent inconsistencies. No reply.
On Feb. 18, 2009, we wrote Rep. Boucher again. No reply.
On April 21, 2009, we wrote again. To date, no reply.
Dick and Chloe Dalton
Fancy Gap, Va.
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i disagree, congressman boucher has a history of bringing federal money back to the people in southwest va. he has helped get industial parks built like the one in adkins. most recently he has brought more money to help medical centers and to establish a new dental clinic in saltville. he often holds town meetings, which is an excellent opportunity to speak to him about any concerns. i have personally written to him twice and received a reply within a month. i will vote for him everytime.
Remember this. He vote FOR Cap and Trade. This bill will really help all our pocketbooks (negatively).
Dick & Chloe-
Unfortunately, you’ve been sucked-in by the greatest scam in Southwest Virginia. Boucher never did, and never will reflect your values, nor mine, nor your neighbors.
He is nothing but a Party Puppet and he will lie to you about policy while looking you in the eye. If you send him a letter stating you disagree with him, which you have, he WILL NOT REPLY.
Unless, of course, he may send you a signed form letter thanking you for your comments but, totally void of reference to the issue you addressed.
Take heart- that form letter will probably arrive within the coming month or so…
If he no longer represents Southwest Virginia values he will surely lose the next election.
Prince Richard doesn’t respond unless Nancy calls.
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