A passel of Democratic Vermont state legislators (and one independent) have endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, according to Clinton's campaign office. Not a plethora of them, but a few. Will it put Clinton's campaign over the edge? Well, no, but everybody's got to scrap for what they can get.
Here's the list:
Sen. Hinda Miller of Chittenden County
Sen. Sara Kittell of Franklin County
Rep. Donna Sweaney of Windsor
Rep. Johannah Donovan of Burlington
Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan of St. Albans
Rep. Bill Aswad of Burlington
Rep. Steve Howard of Rutland
Rep. Albert "Sonny" Audette of South Burlington
Rep. Daryl Pillsbury, the lone independent on the list, from Brattleboro
Here are the canned quotes Clinton's people issued from a couple of them:
“Senator Clinton’s unmatched experience makes her the most qualified candidate to be our next President,” said Sen. Hinda Miller. “People throughout the county, including those right here in Vermont, will benefit from the Senator’s commitment to government reform, repairing our health-care system, and providing affordable quality education."
“Hillary Clinton has a unique understanding of the issues facing our nation,” said Rep. Steve Howard. “She is ready to lead the country from the moment she takes office.”
As the FEC listings show from Sam's previous posting, none of these people had given Clinton money. But they've lent her their names.
- Terri Hallenbeck
