Vermont AFL-CIO backs Racine; Expert says unions will make or break gubernatorial primary
Eric Davis predicts about 60,000 voters will go to the polls on Aug. 24, and he expects a 50 percent to 75 percent turnout from union members.
On video: 7 gubernatorial candidates deliver spiels to business leaders
Each candidate had 10 minutes to answer the questions, which ranged from “Is Vermont anti-business” to “What is your favorite candy bar?”
Why are so many Dems running for governor? You just had to ask.
Nowhere else this year are five people trying to get the governor’s nomination of a major party. Vermont’s runner-up is Georgia, where four Democrats want the nomination.
The X factor: A voter’s guide to Vermont’s 2010 election for governor
Every Vermonter’s mind’s eye will picture each candidate up there on the fifth floor of the Pavilion State Office Building governing Vermont when tough times come — as they always do.
Digger dirt: Dubie sidesteps campaign finance faux pas
Dubie invited lobbyists to the $2,000-per-table event in the executive board room of the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier, according to a source.
Digger Dirt: Gold-digging on hold for most gubernatorial candidates
Every day between now and Aug. 24 counts for the five Democratic gubernatorial candidates. A three-week fund-raising delay could determine who breaks out of the pack first.
On video: Lawmakers endorse Racine for governor
Sen. Doug Racine, D-Chittenden, is one of five Democratic candidates in a bid for governor. Yesterday, 26 lawmakers announced their support of his candidacy.
On video: Gubernatorial candidates speak at Race to Replace Vermont Yankee rally
All five Democratic candidates for governor were invited to talk about the role they envision renewable energy playing in Vermont’s power grid.
Snelling formally launches bid for lieutenant governor
Snelling wants to lower taxes, relicense Vermont Yankee, protect the Vermont brand, lower education spending and reform the permitting process for businesses.
1040s for candidates posted: With $942,732 in personal income, Shumlin leads the gubernatorial pack
His total personal income places him a half million dollars north of his closest rival.
