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Dunne Campaign Releases New Web Video Ad: “Experience”
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Today the Matt Dunne Campaign released a new web video ad, titled “Experience,” explaining why Dunne is best suited to win in November.
In a 30-second long personal message to voters, Dunne challenges Brian Dubie over the loss of jobs and decline in business startups that have occurred under his watch. Dunne also discusses his background, experience and… Continue reading
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Tuesday, August 17
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Matt Dunne Challenges Brian Dubie on Economy
BURLINGTON – Today, on the steps of Burlington City Hall, Matt Dunne challenged Lt. Governor Brian Dubie over both his record and statements regarding the Vermont economy. He was accompanied by Ellen Montgomery, a teacher in the Burlington School District, Mark Renkert of SMARTvt.org, and prominent… Continue reading
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Friday, August 13
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Dunne Campaign Responds to Dubie Campaign’s Mocking of Public Forums
Matt Dunne Asks, ‘Brian Dubie, Where Have you Been’?
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Today the Matt Dunne campaign responded to the Brian Dubie campaign’s joking press release that the Democratic Forum in Bennington is “a game of ‘let’s pretend’.”
“Every two weeks Brian… Continue reading
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Thursday, August 12
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Stowe Reporter Endorses Matt Dunne
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Today, the Stowe Reporter, the second Vermont newspaper to endorse in the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary, announced their endorsement of Matt Dunne for Governor. Last week Dunne received an endorsement from the Addison County Independent, making this the second newspaper endorsement for Dunne in as… Continue reading
Matt Dunne Challenges Brian Dubie’s Comments on Refusing Federal Stimulus Money for Protecting Teachers’ Jobs
Urges Governor Douglas to Accept Federal Funds
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Today, Matt Dunne challenged comments made by Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Dubie during a VPR interview, that accepting federal education funding would be “reckless” and not “responsible” (http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/88615/)
With Vermont currently facing a $23 million shortfall in its education budget, the $19 million… Continue reading
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Tuesday, August 10
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Matt Dunne Releases First Television Ad
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Today the Matt Dunne for Governor campaign released its first television ad, titled “Future.” The ad will begin airing today and will run through Election Day.
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The ad is narrated by renowned story teller and frequent radio commentator Willem Lange.
The… Continue reading
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Monday, August 9
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Matt Dunne Details Importance of Culture Change in Montpelier
MONTPELIER – Today, in a press conference at the Vermont State House, Matt Dunne discussed the importance of enacting a meaningful change in culture in Montpelier.
As part of his economic development plan released last week, Dunne had defined “transforming the culture in Montpelier”… Continue reading
We admire Doug Racine as a pragmatic and understated leader; Peter Shumlin as a can-do politician, visionary and astute businessman; Deb Markowitz for her organizational prowess, spunk and ability to get the best from others; and Susan Bartlett for her forthrightness. Matt Dunne, however, is the candidate at the crossroads of this new generation. He gets it, understands its power and the opportunities waiting to be tapped, can articulate what is both practical and promising, and can set the state on a path to seize that new energy. Continue reading
The total number of businesses launched in the state dropped significantly from 2003 through 2009, from a high of about 2,700 new companies to a low of about 1,800, according to a chart Dunne presented at a press conference in Winooski. The chart was based on data from the Vermont Secretary of State’s office. Continue reading
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Friday, July 30
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Dunne Calls on Shumlin to Immediately Stop Distributing Incorrect Information
Campaign Once Again Demands Correction
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Today Matt Dunne, candidate for Governor, again called on Peter Shumlin to immediately stop distributing incorrect information regarding sponsorship of a single-payer healthcare bill.
This renewed call to action comes in the wake of… Continue reading
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