Burlington Progressive leaders and mayoral candidates hold meetings
For immediate release Feb. 14, 2012 Contact Elijah Bergman Burlington City Progressive Party vice chair Email: Elijah@ProgressiveParty.org. BURLINGTON — On Sunday evening, Burlington Progressive leaders met with each of the three mayoral candidates, Wanda Hines, Miro Weinberger, and Kurt Wright. The candidates had previously reached out to Progressives, understanding that Progressive support will be critical [...]
Burlington Progressive Party won’t float a mayoral candidate
Burlington Progressives voted today to focus on city council races rather than run a candidate for mayor.
Max Tracy announces Ward 2 City Council run
Today, Progressive Max Tracy announced he is running for City Council in Ward 2.
Margolis: Without Burlington base, Prog political power dissipates
Martha Abbott, party chair, says Progs serve as a counter to the Dems centrism. “We want to work with Democrats. But just the carrot has not been enough. We need the stick.”
Pearson to lead Progressive caucus
“I’m proud to be back as leader,” said Pearson who led his caucus in the 2007-2008 session. “We have a lot of work to do to make sure the debate stays focused on the economy, on creating jobs and making 2011 the year Vermont actually lower the costs of health care for our state,” said Pearson.
Progressives defeat in Ward 2 historic; Democrats barely squeak out a victory
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You can quote them: Douglas (video), Entergy, Sanders, Bartlett, Progs react to Yankee vote
Entergy: The effort to win a 20-year renewal of Vermont Yankee’s operating license is far from over. We remain determined to prove our case.
