What happened in Vermont...

Vermont proved to be predictable in its selection of Barack Obama for the next President of the U.S.  Vermont provided Obama with an additional 3 electoral votes.  Not a single county in the state went for Sen. McCain.

In other news, Gov. Douglas was reelected for another term winning over Democratic challenger Symington.  

One Final Day, One Final Push!

Sen. Obama is expected to win here while he is enjoying a comfortable margin of 56-34% against Sen. McCain.

In the race for governor, Republican Douglas is expected to win due to a late entry into the race by Democratic challenger Symington.  The election process in Vermont has been a strange one.

"Finally, what's really odd about this Vermont election, given the times we are in, is that when the smoke clears Wednesday, most of Vermont's political players will be the same. All statewide incumbents have healthy leads in the polls, and Democrats have locks on majorities in both the state House and Senate.

Change may be coming to Washington, D.C., but don't look for much in Vermont."

The Ten Day Countdown!

With ten days to go until election day on November 4th, Vermonters are still strongly favoring Barack Obama.  There seems to be no way that McCain could score even one electoral vote from this blue state.  Obama has a commanding lead of 57% to McCain's 34.1 % according to pollster.com

In the race for governor, Republican Douglas has a lead over his opponent, Democratic candidate Symington, 45% to 23%.

McCain campaigning for Vermont's 3 Electoral Votes

Though a solid Blue state, Vermonters are seeing signs of competition for their three electoral votes.  McCain is relying on volunteers to get out the vote as he has no campaign offices located in the state.  Obama has two campaign offices, one in Burlington and one in White River Junction.  The state is comfortably leaning towards Obama and McCain's chances of securing even one vote there are not high.

Independent Candidate picks up endorsement

Independent candidate for governor Anthony Pollina has earned a significant endorsement from the state's largest union: The Vermont National Education Association.  This could stir the pot in the gubernatorial race that will be held in November.  The story is here.

Gubernatorial debate occurs

A televised debate occurred yesterday between the three contenders for the office of governor:the Independent candidate Anthony Polina, Democratic candidate Gaye Symington, and Republican Go. Jim Douglas.  The 90 minute debate focused on education and on the No Child Left Behind Act, its implementation and possible effects.  The story can be read here. 

Fifty days to go!

With only fifty days left until the November election, Vermont is strongly favoring Barack Obama.  Obama has a 60.7% lead over McCain's 31.7%.  The economy in Vermont is still supported, although not as much as it had been, by dairy farms.  IBM has been a major employer but the economy has slipped and workers have been laid off.  Manufacturing still has the honor of being Vermont's chief employer.  Since 1992 Vermonters have voted strongly in favor of the Democratic Party.  However, Vermont has voted in 2006 to keep their Republican governor Douglas in office.  In November of this year, the Democrats have picked Costello as a candidate to unseat Douglas.