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Vermont: Governor

Fri, 08/29/2008 - 15:25

Douglas likes Palin, thinks Vermonters will too

By Jennifer DePaul

Republican Gov. Jim Douglas applauded the selection of Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska) as the Republican vice-presidential nominee Friday.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 14:43

Symington attacks Douglas over budget cuts

By Jennifer DePaul

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington (D-Jericho) attacked her Republican opponent, Gov. Jim Douglas, Wednesday after the Joint Fiscal Committee reached an agreement with the administration on state budget cuts.

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 19:29

Douglas airs first television campaign ad

By Jennifer DePaul

Gov. Jim Douglas (R-Middlebury) has begun airing his first campaign ad today.

The ad is a 30-second television spot which focuses on Douglas’ efforts to build a stronger economy in Vermont.

“As the national economy slows, Vermonters are struggling to keep pace with rising fuel and food prices,” Douglas said.

The campaign claims Douglas’ agenda has focused on good job opportunities, creating more affordable homes and reducing the cost of living in Vermont.

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 19:25

Lawyer files lawsuit about Vermont campaign finance laws

By Jennifer DePaul

It looks as though Anthony Pollina may be getting a little help from some friends.

Burlington lawyer, John Franco, filed a lawsuit about the state’s campaign finance laws around 4 p.m. Wednesday with the Federal District Court in Burlington.

Franco filed the suit on behalf of three Vermont residents and supporters of the Independent gubernatorial candidate, who claim the state laws violate their federal civil rights, according to the docket.

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Tue, 08/26/2008 - 18:51

"She's for Symington" group marks Women Equality Day

By Jennifer DePaul

Supporters of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington created a “She’s for Symington” group today to mark Women Equality Day.

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Tue, 08/26/2008 - 18:47

Douglas leads with fundraising

By Jennifer DePaul

Republican Gov. Jim Douglas (R-Middlebury) who is running for re-election, is outpacing his Democratic and Independent opponents in fundraising according to the most recent campaign finance reports.

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Mon, 08/25/2008 - 20:54

Pollina releases new energy plan

By Jennifer DePaul

Independent gubernatorial candidate Anthony Pollina released a blueprint for Vermont’s energy future on Monday that called for a new way of looking at an energy policy.

“We need energy that is local, renewable and regional,” Pollina said in a statement. “Vermont owned and Vermont, community controlled. We need to declare our independence from big oil and out-of-state power.”

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Mon, 08/25/2008 - 13:43

Former governor to speak at the Democratic National Convention

By Jennifer DePaul

Former Vermont Gov. Madeline Kunin, one of the Green Mountain State’s elected Democratic delegates at the national convention, will give a lecture this afternoon in Denver. She will speak at a "Women's Equalitea" event sponsored by the Feminist Majority Foundation at the Democratic National Convention in Denver from 3-5:30 p.m.

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Fri, 08/22/2008 - 12:40

Douglas attacks Symington on tax record

By Jennifer DePaul

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Douglas (R-Middlebury) released a statement today that said Vermont residents can count on his opponent Gaye Symington (D-Jericho) to raise taxes based on her previous record.

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Thu, 08/21/2008 - 18:08

Symington calls on Douglas about state budget cuts

By Jennifer DePaul

Democrat Gaye Symington’s gubernatorial campaign is calling on Gov. Jim Douglas (R-Middlebury) to develop a long-range comprehensive plan about the potential deficits that could develop from Friday’s meeting on budget cuts.

 

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