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Political notes from Free Press staff writers Terri Hallenbeck, Sam Hemingway and Nancy Remsen

1.10.2008

In the audience (updated at 2 p.m.)

Who packs the House when the governor delivers his State of the State? From where I'm squeezed with other members of the press herd, I see UVM President Dan Fogel, front and center in the balcony; all the top brass from the state bureaucracy; members of the governor's staff; and the ever-so-well connected Steve Terry (former Rutland Herald editor, v-p at Green Mountain Power). Downstair, lobbyists, lawmakers' families and plain folks line the walls. It sounds like Fenway Park before the game begins (no hots dogs, though)

-- Candace Page

posted by vt.Buzz | 1:54 PM |

Comments:

Oooh...do tell. What are they wearing?

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 2:07 PM, January 10, 2008

What snappy outfits did our leaders have on? One can only imagine!

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 5:18 PM, January 10, 2008

Steve Terry must have been checking out Ayers Senate seat and wondering how it will fit him in'09

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 1:45 PM, January 11, 2008

Last year the applause was for the
recount winner Tom Salmon. The national election is shaping up as close as that!

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 10:29 AM, January 12, 2008

Anonymous said...

"Last year the applause was for the recount winner Tom Salmon. The national election is shaping up as close as that!"

I hate to confuse ya with the facts, Rip, but you're about years behind.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 10:01 PM, January 12, 2008

Last Jan. Tom Salmon was sworn in.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 8:00 PM, January 13, 2008

And immediately thereafter he went out and had a drink. Or two.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 8:21 PM, January 13, 2008

With his four kids?

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 9:35 AM, January 14, 2008

Hey, I saw him after that ceremony
at the Capitol Plaza with his wife and four kids. Congrats to him!

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 1:13 PM, January 14, 2008

Deb Markowitz for Governor
Matt Dunne for Lt Governor

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 1:21 PM, January 14, 2008

Are you high?

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 10:08 PM, January 14, 2008

His name should be salmon, because he sure does flop around a lot. What a letdown this guy has been.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 4:36 PM, January 15, 2008

To who - Randy Brock?

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 6:41 PM, January 15, 2008

Go, Matt Dunne.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 6:42 PM, January 15, 2008

Is Randy Brock running against Welch this year? I hope so.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 8:34 AM, January 16, 2008

So does Welch.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 9:05 AM, January 16, 2008

Bring it.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 8:26 PM, January 16, 2008

Anonymous said...

"Bring it."

Hey, if you've got the psychosis, buddy, I've got the time.

Personally, I think the great gas mileage of the Hummer would be an easier sell, little fella, but, hey, it's your funeral.

Always a pleasure.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 9:36 PM, January 16, 2008

And which of the several internal voices you're having a conversation with does the above respond to?

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 7:53 PM, January 17, 2008

Yeah, Brock could give Welch a run for his money!

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 1:33 PM, January 18, 2008

Anonymous said...

"Yeah, Brock could give Welch a run for his money!"

Yeah, just like he did with Tom Salmon, little fella.

He couldn't be trusted to count votes any better than he could be trusted to count money.

Always a pleasure.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 2:32 PM, January 18, 2008

Anonymous said...

"And which of the several internal voices you're having a conversation with does the above respond to?"

It doesn't matter, little fella. They can all distinguish a D from a P, read a ballot and know the difference between 2000 and 2006 which leaves you outta your league against any or all of them which is why none of 'em are psychotic enough to think Brock has a shot against Welch.

Reality, little fella. You should visit sometime. I'll give you and bubbles a rate on a room.

Always a pleasure.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 2:39 PM, January 18, 2008