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.