How a political smear went viral
Compiled by VTdigger.org, via Internet search-engine Google, here is a representative sample of the war of words that coursed through Vermont’s political bloodstream from early-March to the Nov. 2 election, in print, press releases, the Internet and over the airwaves.
Election post-mortem: GOP losing ground in Vermont; Dean’s transition team assist deemed crucial
Davis says the Republicans are falling into a “trap”: Their base is shrinking. The GOP’s core constituents live in parts of the state where population is stagnant or falling.
Vermont election 2010 in pictures
A photo gallery of the 2010 Vermont election by Terry Allen, Kate Schubart and Josh Larkin.
UPDATED: Town by town map of Vermont gubernatorial race results
Dubie held on to towns in Franklin and Orange counties and the Northeast Kingdom, according to unofficial ballot tallies. Shumlin had a strong showing in Windham, Chittenden and Washington Counties.
Video + story: Shumlin claims governorship
Shumlin gave a shout-out to his opponent: “We were friends before this campaign, and we’ll be friends going forward, and I thank him for his service.”
Dubie concedes; Shumlin holds victory presser at noon
VPR is reporting that Dubie won’t call for a recount. Shumlin will hold a press conference at noon. More to follow. Links to results.
Story + video: Vermont governor’s race too close to call
As of 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, WCAX reported the vote count: Shumlin, 114,097 votes; Dubie, 110,543, with 95.6 percent of precincts reporting.
Story + video: Scott wins lieutenant governor seat by healthy margin
Scott added that he strives to work to reach consensus; “I can attain that with Peter.”
Story + video: Condos defeats Gibbs in race for secretary of state
Democrat Jim Condos will be Vermont’s next secretary of state, decisively defeating Republican Jason Gibbs last night, 52 to 45 percent.
In spite of “obstacles,” Salmon beats Hoffer in auditor’s race
Salmon had 109,248 votes to Hoffer’s 91,088. Salmon’s solid victory ran counter to the prediction of two Vermont political pundits, who thought Hoffer would win in a close race.
