Today in Clintwood, approximately 150 local Democrats from Dickenson County braved rainstorms and gathered for the Annual Fish Fry.Several people commented this was one of the largest crowds we have ever had for a Fish Fry. The reason for that is clear: change is in the air.
I was worried that the weather might depress turnout. To the contrary, folks came out in large numbers, came early and stayed late.
Those in attendance included Congressman Rick Boucher, Delegate Bud Phillips, and other local elected officials.
Congressman Boucher delivered one of the most rousing speeches I had ever seen from him. The Congressman, after asking we re-elect him, discussed just how close the Democrats are to regaining the majority in the Congress.
The Congressman also asked that we support Jim Webb and discussed his favorable prospects for beating George Allen.
Democrats in Dickenson County are fired up and are going to be working hard to keep Congressman Boucher in the House of Representatives and do everything we can to send Jim Webb to the Senate.
P.S. The food was Great!