Boucher to run again

Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.), who played a critical role in the House deliberations on climate change, is planning to run for 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,” Boucher said in a statement.

Boucher held off supporting the climate bill until he won additional support for “clean coal,” but eventually he voted "yes" on the bill. Boucher hails from a coal-producing region of Virginia.