Now that Congressman Rick Boucher (D-Abingdon) has been chosen by the people of Virginia's 9th District to be Citizen Rick Boucher come January, there are few Democrats remaining in prominent positions here in Southwest Virginia. The area is now almost solidly, gloriously red.
So who's the most prominent Democrat left standing?
Phil Puckett.
I'm guessing he's feeling a bit like the Lone Ranger about now.
A word to the wise (?), Phil. Do that which smart Blue Dog Democrats are doing around the country, mostly in the South. They are switching parties. Do it and keep your nice little gig for a while. Don't do it and meet the fate dozens of your fellow Democrats met last month. Don't do it and be the last Democrat to fall in the Republican tide in the 9th.
Or keep holding out hope that the UMW leadership can keep you afloat. Which is less of a hope and more of a wing and a prayer, as Mr. Boucher found out the hard way.
The tide is running against you, bud. Sink or swim. It's up to you.
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