Digger tidbits: Into the swirl of septic; the dirt machine
The twin genies of negative campaigning – fear and loathing — have been uncorked. Once such toxins have been released into the political atmosphere, they can take a long time to dissipate.
Shumlin, Sanders stump in Hardwick
“How many of you have ever gotten a speeding ticket? Raise your hand,” Shumlin said. Many hands went up, there was a beat and then, “Wow. Well, do not run for governor against Brian Dubie.”
Terry: Last-minute game-changers can impact elections
As the clock runs down to the final day—the day when the scene shifts to the real deciders: the voters, the vote-counting waiting game begins when your life as a campaign staffer flashes before your eyes.
Verbatim and on Video: The WCAX debate
This post includes a link to the WCAX debate video and a three-minute transcript of their comments regarding personal probity, which are were made about 20 minutes after the discussion started.
Shumlin campaign: “Dubie can’t give a straight answer”
MacLean: “The first question came from reporter Tim McQuiston who asked Dubie if he thought Peter Shumlin is unethical: Yes or No? Dubie refused to answer and continued to repeat smears against Peter Shumlin. Moderators followed up and asked Dubie for a yes or no. He once again rambled on without directly answering the question.”
Addison Independent endorses Shumlin
Addison Independent: “His [Brian Dubie’s] dogmatic thinking on issues and it’s a recipe for eight years of stagnation and regression. Shumlin deserves your vote and the opportunity to take the state in a direction that offers new hope and inspiration.”
On Video + Story: Dems ask, where is the real Brian Dubie?
Peter Shumlin’s four former Democratic primary rivals say they don’t recognize the Brian Dubie who is running a negative campaign.
Vermont Democratic Party files second complaint against RGA
Tencher: “It’s not just about this election, it’s about ensuring RGA doesn’t continue violating the law. … It’s in the public’s interest to make sure they don’t keep spitting in the face of campaign finance law.”
Shumlin: “Dubie has launched most negative campaign Vermont has ever seen”
“Brian Dubie and his Republican allies are desperate to distract voters from the fact that he intends to destroy the quality of our schools and harm our seniors in order to provide George W. Bush style tax giveaways to the wealthiest 1,400 Vermonters.”
Penny Dubie: “Shumlin is using fear to divide Vermonters”
As a mother and a former public school teacher, I am especially sensitive to the real-life trauma bullying creates. Accusations of bullying should not be made for political gain. I’m disappointed Peter Shumlin would think otherwise.
