Bernie: “And then you get to what we call identity politics. You’re black?, ‘you’re wonderful, you’re tremendous.’ You’re gay? ‘You’re the greatest human being on earth…’ Rather than say ‘what do you stand for?’ You’re gay? That’s fine, who cares?”

Before music performer Clairo’s performance Saturday evening, he made a surprise appearance at Coachella, urging young festival-goers to stand up against ‘economic inequality, climate change, and threats to women’s rights.’

“As a Republican who supports women’s rights, LBGTQ community, local farmers and loggers, our manufacturers and other great Vermont businesses, the free press, United States Constitution and the rule of law, I am appalled with what the Trump administration is doing to our state and our country,” said John Rodgers to the crowd of around one thousand protesters gathered in Montpelier. 

The young man told VDC he had previously wandered through the crowd where he heard someone say “I hope he dies” and another person say “I hope they hang him.”

Hanlon, who grew up in the Northeast Kingdom community, returns to Vermont after working on campaigns in Pennsylvania and at the Democratic National Committee.

“Senator Sanders is focused on fighting oligarchy and ending authoritarianism in America. He found the song’s lyrics reprehensible and distracting from the crises that we need to be focused on right now.”

A website photo of Indivisible members visiting with a staffer at the Vermont office of Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) seems to validate at least some of Dore’s claim.

The challenge stems from voter checklist errors that resulted in Pownal residents receiving ballots for the wrong House district, an issue brought to light after the November 5 election, in which Democrat Jonathan Cooper unofficially defeated Republican Bruce Busa by 23 votes.

As the challenger to incumbent House Speaker Jill Krowinski pleads for Republican support, an influential columnist and former GOP State Chair calls on the House GOP caucus to run their own candidate.

“Many of us returning this biennium may share feelings of frustration from the last term. Yet, during those moments, I found myself in conversations with the Speaker, candidly expressing my concerns…..”

Not gonna happen.

The newly elected Senate minority leader and former naval aviator is a ‘pragmatic problem solver,’ VT GOP Chairman Paul Dame said.

“I sweated in places I never knew I could sweat. My knees. My elbows. Even my good hand was dripping wet,” said Nielsen of speaking to an audience for the first time ever.

Paul Dame explains why and how the red tsunami seemingly came out of nowhere and obliterated the Legislature’s veto-proof blue supermajority.

In a race pitting one farmer against another, former Democrat Rodgers hopes to topple incumbent and former Progressive David Zuckerman.

When the wheel did come off, he heard a large screeching noise and was able to pull off the road just in time. He said just a small piece of one remaining bolt was the difference between it coming off completely while still in traffic.

The ad marks a rare olive branch between what has sometimes been a bitter divide between Trump’s supporters and the governor’s more mainstream positions.

Democrat former Governor Shumlin writes: “I have worked with John Rodgers for many years. I trust John and I know that he has the best interests of Vermonters at heart.”

“At best, Bray’s actions reflect poorly on his ethical judgement as they created the  appearance of a conflict of interest,” Dame said. “At worst, they are indicative of an actual conflict of  interest.”

The mostly GOP signs violated the law regarding sign placement and highway right of way, she explained.

Despite the endless news claims that “Trump is Hitler” I saw literally thousands of Jewish people and many of them wearing “Jewish voices for Trump” merch.

Chris Keyser, son of former Governor Ray Keyser, is taking on a powerful leader of the House Democrat supermajority.

“You would have been shocked at the positive response in this supposed left leaning section of Vermont,” organizer Rebecca Pitre said of a recent sign wave in Chittenden County.

By contrast, GOP incumbent Paul Clifford co-sponsored two bills to repeal the Global Warming Solutions Act.

“Our public institutions cannot afford an extended political stalemate,” Sibilia said.

“There she goes again. Katherine Sims is trying to hide her record.” writes Douglass on October 12 in his response to Sim’s post.

“The southern border, I went there to see it myself, back in ’22. It was horrific, absolutely horrific. You could look across and see the rape tents.”

Hooper has been critical of Supermajority leadership and voted to sustain some of Scott’s vetos and override others.

Cavendish residents are hoping the former magician can work some magic to get taxes and spending under control in the State House.

The editor – moderator went to the Whitingham event two years ago. The audience, the candidates, and the food were all delightful and he’s looking forward to meeting old friends Thursday night.

Israel has a right to defend itself against the terrorists who attacked it, says the combat veteran running against the would-have-been conscientious objector.

“Dave and the Progressives have made it unaffordable to live in Vermont,” said Rodgers. “I am worried about my grandkids being able to work and afford a house here.”

“Andrea will stand with Gov. Phil Scott to ensure he has the support he needs to sustain his vetoes, maintaining an effective check and balance on our legislative body,” former Gov. James Douglas said.

“RFK Jr. rightly acknowledged what we know to be true: that the Democratic Party establishment has made the DNC the party of deception, censorship, corruption, big pharma, big tech, big ag, and big money,” Coester said.

The GOP needs to win 52% of its House races to give Gov. Phil Scott veto support.

To me the best part of our great State is You, the People,” Thayer said.

Three GOP are going to the general election to face two incumbent Windsor County Democrat senators and another Democrat newcomer in November.

Either Pritchard or Lacoste will face Chesnut-Tangerman. Both GOP candidates are critical of the super-majority, though they vary in rhetoric and experiences.

Two GOP candidates squaring off in Tuesday’s primary. The winner will face Democrat Katherine Sims.

GOP Senate candidates in the August 13 primary are Andrea Murray and Jack Williams of Weathersfield, Jonathan Gleason of Ludlow, and Robert Luhlin of Cavendish.

Endorsements for GOP lieutenant governor nomination.

Amanda Cochrane and Shawn Hallisey, want the Dems’ nomination for the lone Caledonia Senate seat, which includes the Orange County town of Newbury.

GOP candidates working hard to raise $$ to flip Senate.

Former Hazen Union School Board chair David Kelley, Greensboro, is running as a Democrat for the Orleans-4 district House seat.

Zuckerman told Digger he was just trying to be a “very inclusive, welcoming lieutenant governor.”

“Getting Vermonters to sign the petitions was literally like pulling molars without anesthetic,” said Vicki Master, team captain and elector for Kennedy.

A popular commentator and activist now wants to more directly affect decision-making under the Golden Dome.

“Those delegates met in an informal meeting tonight to discuss the current state of the Presidential race and decided as a group to lend their voices to the chorus cheering Vice President Harris on,” Glidden said. 

BLM wants a snap primary because “we have no idea where Kamala Harris stands on the issues, now that she has assumed Joe Biden’s place, and we have no idea of the record of her potential vice president because we don’t even know who it is yet.”

Democrats are running roughly 132 House candidates, while Republicans are running 79. The Progressive party is officially running only two candidates for the 150 House seats.

“I have great respect for President Biden,” Welch writes. “He saved our country from a tyrant. He is a man of uncommon decency. He cares deeply about our democracy. He has been one of the best presidents of our time. But…..”