“We know that the precedent has been for both Republicans and Democrats for years that the person who gets the most votes is honored and that’s the person we elect,” Shumlin said.
The death, or near death, of Vermont's independent pursuit of a single payer health care system is the No.1 story, as voted by VTDigger staff. Vermont Yankee, IBM, DCF, Vermont Health Connect and the surprising general election also figured prominently.
The Vermont Legislature's resolution calling for a constitutional convention to reverse the Supreme Court decision on Citizens' United made the "front page of the Internet."
Scott Milne, the Republican runner-up in governor's race, is taking time to weigh whether to actively campaign for lawmakers' votes in choosing a winner. He also criticizes Shumlin economic analyst Jonathan Gruber.
Scott Milne has yet to concede the race for governor, and may take his quest to the legislature, which will have the final say. He is within his rights to do so, but he is unlikely to prevail and could put his political future at risk.