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


1.09.2008

 

State of the art


Ain't technology grand. I can now bring you grainy, distant photos, taken by my cell phone. This one from the governor's press conference this morning. While he was talking, those pushing for universal hospital coverage were in the next room singing. It was a little surreal.
Microscopically in the distance is Administration Secretary Mike Smith, who probably would have preferred spending the time preparing the governor's budget proposal, due out Jan. 22.
Gov. Jim Douglas said he's still preparing his State of the State address, trying to trim it down and punch it up. He'll be giving that tomorrow at 2 p.m. And lucky you, you will be able to tune in to vt.Buzz for some live blog action with Free Press icon Candy Page.
Douglas said his address will focus on "rethinking how we do business as a state."
- Terri Hallenbeck

Comments:
If you're right about Smith, then why the hell doesn't he contnue working on his, I mean the governor's, budget proposal? Is there a need for him to stand guard over Jimbo? Is it common for him to attend these things? Why? I'm sure that Gibbs guy can hold Jimmy's hand. People have said Douglas is just a figurehead and Smith is the man behind the curtain, and I guess this proves it. Not only is our governor a wimp, he also has to have his "yes" people around at all times to make sure he doesn't stray off script. What a joke!
 
Compared to the average size adult, Mr. Smith does look microscopic. Good call Terri!
 
If Doogie is so popular he needs a former Navy Seal to stand guard for him at the start of the session, what does it say for his chances in November?
 
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