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Vermont: Gaye Symington

Fri, 11/07/2008 - 09:41
WALLY EDGE

This week's PolitickerVT.com's Winners & Losers

By Wally Edge

This week's Winners & Losers. | CLICK HERE

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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 20:26

Vermont's independent voting streak prevails in 2008 election

By Megan Stewart, Politicker.com Reporter

In an election cycle dominated by change, Vermont incumbents at the state and national level kept a tight hold on their seats and Vermont voters kept up their independent voting streak.

Vermont's sole U.S. Representative, Peter Welch (D-Hartland), claimed nearly 85 percent of the vote, according to the early results. His closest competitor, independent Mike Bethel, earned less than 5 percent of the vote.

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Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:39

Douglas wins re-election

By Megan Stewart, Politicker.com Reporter

Incumbent Gov. Jim Douglas (R-Middlebury) has won his fourth election for Vermont's top office, according to WCAX reports.

With about 74 percent of precincts reporting, Douglas managed to receive over 55 percent of the vote, more than doubling his two closest contenders House Speaker Gaye Symington (D-Jericho) and Independent candidate Anthony Pollina.

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Tue, 11/04/2008 - 22:46

Symington concedes in gubernatorial race

By Megan Stewart, Politicker.com Reporter

House Speaker Gaye Symington (D-Jericho) has conceded in the race for governor, WCAX is reporting.

With almost 63 percent of the vote counted, exit polls projected that Symington received only about 20 percent of the vote. The Democratic gubernatorial challenger was in third place, trailing incumbent Gov. Jim Douglas (R-Middlebury) and Independent Anthony Pollina.  

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Mon, 11/03/2008 - 14:27

Gubernatorial race intensifies hours before Election Day

By Megan Stewart, Politicker.com Reporter

With just hours until Election Day, gubernatorial candidates have kicked campaigning into high gear.

For the next 48 hours, the top-three gubernatorial candidates will be working almost nonstop to gain the support of every last voter around the state.

Incumbent Gov. Jim Douglas (R-Middlebury) began his campaign marathon before 7:00 am this morning and is slated to end late this evening. The governor has scheduled three radio appearances on top of visiting Police and Fire Departments and local businesses around the state.

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Fri, 10/31/2008 - 17:23

State GOP files formal complaint against Symington, Democracy for America with AG

By Megan Stewart, Politicker.com Reporter

Days before the general election, the Vermont Republican Party filed a formal complaint with the attorney general's office on Thursday alleging an illegal collaboration between Democracy for American and the campaign of Democratic gubernatorial challenger.
 
In the complaint, the state's Republican Party requested that the attorney general conduct a speedy investigation into the alleged illegal collaboration and claims the Symington campaign and DFA, who endorsed Symington earlier this year, broke state campaign finance.
 

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Tue, 10/28/2008 - 21:17

New poll reveals Douglas commands wide lead

By Megan Stewart, Politicker.com Reporter

A new WCAX poll shows incumbent Gov. Jim Douglas (R-Middlebury) leading his two key challengers, House Speaker Gaye Symington (D-Jericho) and Anthony Pollina (I-Middlesex) by more than 20 points.

The poll of 400 likely voters showed Douglas with 47 percent of the voter's support, while Symington held 24 percent. Meanwhile,  support for Pollina grew significantly to 23 percent. 

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Thu, 10/23/2008 - 21:09

Symington announces new economic package

By Megan Stewart, Politicker.com Reporter

In the wake of rising unemployment and a shrinking national economy, gubernatorial candidate and House Speaker Gaye Symington unveiled Thursday her comprehensive economic plan that would shape and boost Vermont's economy.  

Symington's "21st Century Initiative" multi-program package focuses on technology, agriculture, and clean energy, as well as workforce development in order to improve the Green Mountain State's economic health.

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Fri, 10/17/2008 - 16:36

Symington makes controversial claims about infrastructure

By Megan Stewart, Politicker.com Reporter

Gubernatorial candidate and House Speaker Gaye Symington (D-Jericho) attacked Gov. Jim Douglas (R-Middlebury) Friday, making a controversial claim that his inaction left millions of dollars at risk of being revoked by the federal government.

Symington alleged in her statement that Douglas had failed to use almost $140 million in earmark projects for transportation. She added that those unused earmark projects could be taken away. She went on to outline initiatives for dealing with the state's infrastructure.

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Mon, 10/13/2008 - 14:46

Gaye Symington unveils her healthcare plan

By Megan Stewart, Politicker.com Reporter

Gubernatorial challenger and House Speaker Gaye Symington (D-Jericho) unveiled her new healthcare plan on Monday. The plan aims to create a more streamlined system that focuses on preventative measures and universal medical treatment. 

"Our healthcare system is too expensive and too complicated," Symington said in a statement on Monday.  "It's hurting our economy and our families"

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