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Editorial: Leahy, Welch deserve re-election

Posted on October 29, 2010 |
By Angelo S. Lynn



As Americans head to the polls angry at Washington politics and upset by high unemployment, home foreclosures, bank and auto industry bailouts, a rising deficit and a loss of global competitiveness, Vermonters have good reason to re-elect Sen. Patrick Leahy, D, for another six-year term, and Rep. Peter Welch, D, to his third two-year term. That reason? Both have served the state well with honesty, openness, hard work that has paid off, and political positions that put the common good ahead of special interests.

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Editorial: Voting 'yes' on the amendment

Posted on October 29, 2010 |
By Angelo S. Lynn



On the question of whether to support an amendment to the state constitution to allow some 17-year-old residents to vote in state primaries, the critical question is this: Will it encourage more young Vermonters to vote or not?

The intent of the amendment is to get Vermont’s youth more involved in voting at a slightly earlier age — perhaps when some are in their senior year in high school. The amendment specifically allows for 17-year-old Vermont residents, who will turn 18 before the general election, to vote in the primary.

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Editorial: Which is it, Gibbs or Condos?

Posted on October 28, 2010 |
By Angelo S. Lynn



In the race for Secretary of State, Vermonters have two good choices in Republican Jason Gibbs and Democrat Jim Condos. Both are political moderates, well-reasoned, well-liked within their respective parties, and have pragmatic agendas if elected to the office.
 

Editorial: Phil Scott for Lt. Governor

Posted on October 25, 2010 |
By Angelo S. Lynn



In the race for lieutenant governor, Republican Phil Scott stands out as an independent thinker, a man of integrity, a competitor on anything with wheels that goes fast, and as sincere and nice a guy as you’re likely to find on the campaign trail.

Born and raised in Barre by his father, who had lost both his legs on D-Day, he learned early on how to rely on his own abilities, as well as to take responsibility for others when he could.
From that background he honed a political philosophy that can be boiled down to an overarching theme: self-reliance and community.

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Editorial: A time to hunker down or move forward? Shumlin for governor

Posted on October 21, 2010 |
By Angelo S. Lynn



A time to hunker down or move forward? Shumlin for governor

In the race for governor, Vermonters have rarely had the opportunity to choose between two leading candidates with such stark differences on the issues.

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Editorial: Your vote times four!

Posted on August 23, 2010 |
By Angelo Lynn



  Tomorrow is Vermont’s all-important primary. Four of the state’s elected offices have competitive primaries; there are competitive races among Republicans for the right to challenge U.S. Sen. Patrick Leady and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch; and we have a competitive write-in race for one of Addison County’s senate seats among Democrats. (See story, Page 1.)

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Editorial: Primary endorsements

Posted on August 19, 2010 |
By Angelo Lynn



Next Tuesday is one of the most important primary elections in Vermont’s recent history. Of the six state offices, four have competitive races. Five Democrats are vying for the right to confront Republican Brian Dubie in gubernatorial race. Two Democrats and two Republicans are in a party run-off in the lieutenant governor’s race and the secretary of state race; two Democrats are vying for the state auditor of accounts position to confront Republican incumbent Tom Salmon. Add to that a competitive three-way race among Republicans for the congressional seat held by Democrat incumbent Rep.

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Editorial: Matt Dunne: The candidate for today's fast & fluid world

Posted on August 5, 2010 |
By Angelo Lynn



What do the times require?

What critical crossroads loom that Vermont must not miss in the upcoming decade?

Which gubernatorial candidate will best be able to meet the demands required to lead the state forward?

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Editorial: Rep. Chris Bray best choice in Dems' primary for Lt. Gov.

Posted on July 15, 2010 |
By Angelo Lynn



In the Democratic primary race for Lt. Governor, the candidate with a firm grasp of the legislative system, a balanced approach to problem solving and an ability to craft legislation that wins the backing of both sides of the political aisle is Rep. Chris Bray of New Haven.

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