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7.20.2008

 

Debate: Live right here

Here's the theory:

Provided that the back lawn of the Inn at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield has not washed away with the torrent of rain and provided that the WiFi waves cooperate, we will be live-blogging the gubernatorial debate tonight right here at vt.Buzz.

This means that you get to sit in the comfort of your home while I wade through the monsoon. The monsoon of rain or the monsoon of political rhetoric, you ask? Both, I suspect.

Just to put you at the edge of your seat, I will remind you that this is the first meeting of the campaign for Republican incumbent Jim Douglas, Democrat Gaye Symington and Progressive Anthony Pollina.

Our first chance to see what points they will be most eager to make. First chance to see how much ammo they'll come out firing. First chance to see the real flavor of the race up close.

Off the top of my head, I would say that if Douglas were picking the venue and the topic for the first debate this would not be what he'd choose. The topic is environment. The event is the annual meeting of the Vermont Natural Resources Council, a group that has challenged the Douglas administration over it environmental enforcement and the boundaries of Williston's growth center, among other issues.

So will Douglas be on the defensive?

Will the relative rookie status of the other candidates show on the debate stage?

Better plan your evening accordingly. Debate is scheduled for 5:30-7:15 p.m. tonight.

- Terri Hallenbeck

Comments:
Terri -

Let's get one thing straight. The Vermont Natural Resources Council is one of the non-profit appendages of the Vermont Democratic Party.

To say that the sponsor (VNRC) is not supportive of Douglas is an understatement. Their MISSION is to defeat him.
 
Interesting - Jason, did your daddy, oops, I mean, the Governor tell you to say that?
 
Does anyone know if this debate is being broadcast?
 
Don't worry, VNRC will extract all the good anti-Douglas hits and put them up on their website. If they don't manage, I'm sure VPIRG will take care of it.
 
Anonymous said...

"Don't worry, VNRC will extract all the good anti-Douglas hits and put them up on their website. If they don't manage, I'm sure VPIRG will take care of it."

I'm sure doogie will give them a lot to work with. He always does.
 
Anonymous said...
Terri -

Let's get one thing straight. The Vermont Natural Resources Council is one of the non-profit appendages of the Vermont Democratic Party.

To say that the sponsor (VNRC) is not supportive of Douglas is an understatement. Their MISSION is to defeat him."

Well, given reality and his record, that's the mission of anyone who gives a damn about the State of Vermont, little factually-challenged/fundamentally-dishonest/nameless-nitwit fella.

What's your point?

Always a pleasure.
Dismissed.
 
Symington is the best the Democratic Party could do?
 
Symington is the best the Democratic Party could do?
 
Symington is the best the Democratic Party could do?
 
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