From Burlington, Bernie begs bros to back Biden - Seven Days
Upstaged by a stack of high-carbon emitting firewood, Bernie Sanders pleaded for supporters to get behind Joe Biden. In this cause, he frequently invoked the name of the 2020 Democratic Party National Convention’s unifying figure: Donald Trump.
Read moreCommentary - Primary in hindsight: not enough people knew about Tim Ashe - VPO
Just because you’re the BMOC in the State House doesn’t mean anyone knows your name outside of it, John Walters concludes about the failed LG candidacy of Senate Pro Tem Tim Ashe.
Read moreZuckerman wins Democratic nomination for governor - Seven Days
David Zuckerman, a pony-tailed Progressive, organic farmer, and ally of Bernie Sanders, will face Republican Phil Scott in the November 3 election.
Read moreScott beats Klar by more than 3-1 in GOP guv race - WCAX
As of 9 am this morning, John Klar is reportedly undecided about whether to run as an independent, following his GOP primary loss to Phil Scott.
Gray beats Ashe, Milne tops Hansen to win LG nominations - VT Digger
Democrat Molly Gray and Republican Scott Milne, two candidates supported by the Old Guard of their respective parties, beat off challengers from the left (Sen. Tim Ashe-D) and right (Meg Hansen-R).
Read moreKlar files to run as independent if he loses GOP nomination - Seven Days
The persistent Mr. John Klar won’t let the possibility of losing the GOP nomination prevent him for running for governor in the 2020 general election. He hasn’t made up his mind, but the paperwork’s filed, just in case.
Read moreAttack on Gray residency ruled out by fellow Dem opponents, but not by Republicans - VT Digger
Molly Gray, the political wunderkind and the LG candidate anointed by the Dem establishment, has more than her non-voting record to defend. She’s also being called out for her residency record. And GOP candidate Scott Milne is wondering why someone who hasn’t voted in 10 years and not lived enough years in Vermont to hold office should even be considered.
Read moreKanye for President! Singer is on VT ballot - WCAX
Black recording artist and outspoken Christian Kanye West is on the Vermont Nov. 3 general election ballot, running for president as an independent.
Dems for guv: voters know Zuck, but ‘Becca’s got the bucks - WCAX
In the Democratic race for governor, Lt. Gov. Dave Zuckerman has better name recognition than former Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe. But she has more money.
Digging into where statewide candidates stand on hot issues - VT Digger
Dave Zuckerman supports 24-hour waiting period for buying a gun, and keeping it locked up at home. Rebecca Holcombe wants a 48-hour waiting period. Feel safer now?
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