It looks as Tayt Brooks is to become the new executive director of the Vermont Republican Party. Tayt, a long-time activist and lobbyist, will replace Alden Guptil.

Guptil has joined his former boss Jim Barnett on the presidential campaign of U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). We will watch what responsibilities Tayt will carry.

Rob Roper, the party hairman has been the chief spokesman for the party but has struggled in his communication roll. We will watch if Tayt will pick up some of those duties. Tayt is close to the lieutenant governor's team and a Republican insider told us: "Tayt should bring considerable skills to the position."