Secretary of State Jim Condos, deputy will run for Secretary of State.
Condos’ deputy Chris Winters to run for Secretary of State
Redic runs for Congress
Ericka Redic of Burlington announced today she will run for Congress.
Condos won’t seek re-election
Longtime Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos will not seek re-election.
Lobby groups push ranked-choice ‘instant runoff’ voting
Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans in the Legislature appear very interested, but the Progs and two influential lobby groups are pushing hard for Ranked Choice Voting.
Benning, Thayer vie for GOP Lt. Gov. nomination
In both the Vermont Democratic and Republican primaries for the open lieutenant governor post, State House veterans are being challenged by grassroots activists.
Poll: 43% of Vermonters disapprove of Biden’s work
President Joe Biden’s support has dropped by a full third among Vermonters since the November, 2020 election, a VPR-PBS poll says.
Thayer ponders run for lt. governor
A Rutland grassroots activist may run for lieutenant governor.
Scott appoints diversity, equity, and inclusion activist to fill House vacancy
Governor Scott appoints member of Essex-Westford Equity Committee to fill House vacancy.
Another farm-raised unknown runs for lieutenant governor
A young woman and UVM graduate raised on a Vermont dairy farm is running for lieutenant governor. And her name isn’t Molly Gray.
Hey Bernie – top 1% pays 40% of all fed taxes!
When Bernie Sanders says the rich don’t pay their fair share, you’ve got to wonder if he’s actually looked at the data.
Sexton urges GOP expulsion rule change
An Essex Junction man and challenger for both governor and GOP Party chair wants the Vermont Republican Party to remove party affiliation from any elected officials who fail to follow the state party platform.
Dame: Top 5 GOP Moments of 2021
Paul Dame says encouraging moments from 2021 show the VT GOP has momentum.
Benning mulls Lt. Gov. run
A longtime Republican state senator is considering a run for lieutenant governor.
Winooski lawmaker, deputy mayor to retire
Hal Colston hanging up his Winooski city council and state lawmaker hats in exchange for retirement and Aruba.
Balint invokes Holocaust, gay identity in announcement for Congress run
The race is on! Sen. Becca Balint of Brattleboro has joined Lt. Gov. Molly Gray as a candidate for U.S. House.
Gray running for U.S. House
Molly Gray, first-term lt. governor, will run for the U.S. House next year.
Welch to run for Senate, Ram to ‘deeply explore’ run for Congress
Rep. Peter Welch will run for Senate. State Sen. Kesha Ram will run for Congress.
Welch may face challenge from left for Leahy Senate seat
Rep. Peter Welch is planning to run for the U.S. Senate, media reports say – but State Sen. Kesha Ram and Bernie Sanders may have something to say about it. So may the Republicans.
Scott won’t run for Senate
Gov. Phil Scott won’t run for the U.S. Senate opened up yesterday by the retirement of Sen. Patrick Leahy.
Leahy will not run next year
Sen. Patrick Leahy will not run for re-election. A Windham County man announced he will seek the GOP nomination.
Dame: Let’s Go Brandon day ‘exciting and energizing’
Rain, excitement, generosity and counterprotesters all played their part in the Vermont GOP ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ rally Saturday.
Let’s Go Brandon Rally: A tale of two Brandons
The cold fall rain didn’t stop an interesting turnout of characters at the Vermont GOP Let’s Go Brandon rally Saturday.
Scott pans “Let’s Go Brandon” rally
Gov. Phil Scott doesn’t like the “Let’s Go Brandon” slogan and he thinks this Saturday’s rally could repel people who voted for Joe Biden.
“Let’s Go Brandon” GOP rally Saturday in Town of Brandon
The Vermont Republican Party will hold a “Let’s Go Brandon” rally this Saturday in newly elected state chair Paul Dame’s hometown of Brandon.
Prog Barre City Councilors seek to deplatform Veteran’s Day flag-raiser
Two Progressive City Councilor berated the good intentions of a resident seeking to fly the American flag over Main Street on Veterans’ Day.
CORRECTION: State GOP meeting in S. Burlington
The annual meeting of the Vermont Republican Party state committee will be held at the Delta Hotel in South Burlington 10 AM this Saturday, November 6.
Dame, Sexton to run for GOP State Chair
Paul Dame and Jim Sexton will compete for election as Chair of the Vermont Republican Party at the annual state meeting this Saturday in Montpelier.
Billado won’t seek re-election as GOP chair
The Vermont Republican Party will have a new chair soon. Deb Billado has declined to run for re-election.
Bernie wants to cut government spending – in the military
Bernie Sanders decries government overspending – at least by the Pentagon.
GOP town committees seek grassroots involvement
Vermonters concerned about the spread of ‘Progressive’ policies in Vermont state and local government have an opportunity this week and next to work with their neighbors to reorganize the state’s most conservative political party and effect political change.
Roper: Biden won’t be Article 25’d. Here’s why
It might be entertaining to watch Joe Biden get Article 25’d. But the Dems won’t let it happen because they’d lose power in the Senate.
TPUSA conservative convention tonight
Conservatives from across Vermont are welcome to come network tonight in Williston, courtesy of TPUSA.
CORRECTION: TPUSA conservative convention FRIDAY
Conservatives from across Vermont are welcome to come network Friday evening in Williston, courtesy of TPUSA.
Crime, housing shortage threaten 40-year Progressive hold in Burlington Tuesday
The Progressive legacy of too much crime and too little housing may give Republican Christopher-Aaron Felker a boost at the Burlington polls Tuesday.
Opponents silence GOP’s Felker on FB, steal his signs
Earlier this week the Progs kicked a Burlington GOP candidate off a prominent Facebook page. Now the Progs are stealing his signs, campaign manager Brad Broyles says.
VT GOP plans suit over non-citizen voting
The Vermont Republican Party will pursue legal action against recently passed non-citizen voting laws.
RNC co-chair: Vermont non-citizen voting part of Democrat attack on elections
Democrats across America are trying to tear down our country’s constitutional foundations brick by brick. Nowhere is this more evident than in the assault the far-left has launched on election integrity nationwide.
Felker to hold listening session on homelessness July 14
The Christopher-Aaron Felker For Ward 3 Campaign will hold the first of four scheduled Community Listening Sessions 6-8 pm Wednesday, July 14.
Men don’t have vaginas, gay GOP candidate says
Felker, Republican candidate for an open Burlington City Council seat, has stirred up opposition by denying a man can have a vagina.
Burlington GOP meets Friday to name Ward 3 Council candidate
The Burlington Republican Committee will hold an emergency meeting by Zoom at 7:30 pm to nominate a candidate for the open Ward 3 City Council seat.
Klar to speak Wednesday in Wardsboro
John Klar, founder of Vermont Liberty and 2020 candidate for governor, will speak 7 pm Wednesday, June 9 at the Wardsboro Town Hall.
Rallyers seek change in VT education, government
Event co-organizer Greg Thayer spoke on how America is a “Constitutional Republic, not a democracy.” Thayer equated his premises to the principle of equality and that our Constitution is a representative form of government and not by a king or mob rule. Thayer continued “that the government gets its authority from the People, who can take it away too.”
Lawmaker looking for other young women to attend TPUSA summit in Dallas
A rising star Vermont woman lawmaker will attend the Turning Point USA Young Women’s Leadership Summit June 10-13 in Dallas, Texas and is looking for other young Vermont women who want to come along.
VP Kamala’s husband visits Burlington
The Vermont Democratic Party (VDP) faithful welcomed Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, to Vermont April 21 in Burlington, where he was greeted by a group including VDP Chair Bruce Olsson.
School choice, service tax petitions gather steam
by Guy Page A pair of Vermont petitions in support of two popular ‘conservative’ themes – school choice and low taxes – are gathering support. The push for a ‘Cloud Tax’ by […]
Former Bernie, Planned Parenthood worker to lead VT Democratic Party
A former official for the 2020 Bernie Sanders campaign and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund has been hired as the Vermont Democratic Party’s next Executive Director.
Vermonters deride MLB boycott of Atlanta
Say goodbye to the swag. The next time you see me outside, I won’t be wearing a hat or sweatshirt sporting the logo of a current Major League Baseball team – including my beloved Boston Red Sox.
TPUSA organizes at UVM, holds events for high schoolers
A week after the well-received visit by Turning Point USA spokesperson Isabel Brown in Montpelier, TPUSA is organizing at the University of Vermont and is offering virtual events for conservative-minded young Vermonters.
Turning Point USA comes to Montpelier
On March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Capital Plaza in Montpelier, Isabel Brown of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) will meet Vermonters, speak, and hold a Q & A.
Turning Point USA comes to Montpelier
On March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Capital Plaza in Montpelier, Isabel Brown of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) will meet Vermonters, speak, and hold a Q & A.
DC Statehood resolution introduced in VT House
A Vermont House resolution to admit Washington, D.C. as the 51st state has been sent to a committee for further study.
Turning Point USA comes to Montpelier
On March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Capital Plaza in Montpelier, Isabel Brown of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) will meet Vermonters, speak, and hold a Q & A.
GOP disunity on display in wake of LaMarche resignation
In addition to his constant nasty comments on social media and in the press Kolby upset many Burlington party members by unilaterally deciding not to run candidates in Burlington’s elections next month. His rationale was that the city GOP has been so tarnished by President Trump that it must be remade by him before participating in the electoral process again.
Vermont Liberty Network launched Sunday
Founder John Klar said the Vermont Liberty Network celebrates free speech, the U.S. Constitution and traditional values of Vermont Liberty. “Nothing’s Sweeter than Vermont Liberty” is the slogan of the new network, which Klar hopes to bring together diverse groups including pro-Second Amendment, anti-compulsory vaccination, freedom of religion, property rights, and pro-life organizations. He also said he welcomes dialogue with other groups, such as Black Lives Matters.
VT GOP starts petition to stop new Service Tax
Yesterday the VTGOP launched a petition to stop an expansion of the sales tax on to services like haircuts, auto repairs, home renovations, even child care and tuition payments, Party Chair Deb Billado said.
The armed rally that never was
Vermont State Troopers carrying semi-automatic firearms were joined by Capitol police and other law enforcement Sunday, January 17 at the Vermont State House in Montpelier in anticipation of a rally of armed Trump supporters much-publicized by the FBI. Plenty of press appeared, too. Only the protesters were a no-show.
Klar: Scott calls own party ‘racist’
Governor Phil Scott recently attacked Vermont GOP leadership for “continu[ing] with what I perceive as white supremacy dominating, racial inequity, and so forth…” That leadership’s sole offense? — refusing to endorse the governor’s call for the President’s resignation. This impugns all Vermont Trump supporters as white supremacists.
New senator: why I (alone) voted no on Trump resolution
If this Resolution were to have condemned the rioters that breached the Capital, I would have gladly signed on. I also would have wanted condemnation of all the rioters and their actions that have been occurring across this country through all of 2020 that is happening in mainly Democratic-controlled cities that the Democrats refuse to acknowledge or condemn.
Edmunds: GOP senator unfair to Trump bus riders
There seems to be a sad irony in the fact that on his way out of office, a former minority leader of the Vermont Senate would cast such a disparaging net of belittlement over fellow Vermonters and Republicans expressing concern and love for their country.
Republicans won’t show at State House Jan. 17, but labor activists will
If a pro-Trump armed rally January 17 at the State House takes place as warned by police, any Republicans who attend will do so contrary to the wishes of party leaders. But the president of the ‘anti-fascist’ AFL-CIO of Vermont has urged his members to show up for a counter-protest.
Cooperating with martial law “would be the governor’s call,” top cop says
Vermont Public Safety Commissioner Michael Schirling and Montpelier Police Chief Brian Peete held a press conference this afternoon to discuss yesterday’s announcement that an armed gathering of protesters is expected at state houses across the country, January 17. Here’s what reporters learned (and what we didn’t).
Antifa seeks recruits in Brattleboro
The Northeast Antifa organization is looking in Brattleboro for recruits to its Vermont chapter.
Donovan wants criminal investigation into Capitol riot, Trump involvement
Attorney General T.J. Donovan has requested that Acting U.S. Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen commence a criminal investigation into the activities of President Donald Trump and rioters in relation to the events occurring at the U.S. Capitol yesterday.
Welch describes riot, calls Ted Cruz ‘co-conspirator,’ promises investigation
“None of us really knew what was going on,” he said. “…A capitol police officer made an announcement that protestors were actually in the capitol. I was very, very surprised… that they got in. It’s very secure. We were concerned…about the level of enforcement. Then we started hearing noises. We were told to put on our gas masks.”
“Stop the Steal” rally set for noon Wednesday at State House
Vermonters unable to attend “Stop The Steal” Rally in Washington, are invited to a similar event noon Wednesday at the Vermont State House in Montpelier.
Still room on the Trump bus going to DC next week
There’s still room on the bus leaving South Burlington for the January 6 March for Trump in Washington DC. “President Trump has called for patriots from across the country to attend a […]
Welch on electoral fraud investigation: “The answer is no”
Vermont Congressman Peter Welch will not support an investigation into alleged 2020 General Election electoral fraud, either before or after Inauguration Day on January 20, 2021, he said at a Montpelier press conference yesterday.
VT electors cast three votes for Biden, Harris
Vermont has three electors. The results of today’s vote were three votes cast for Joseph Biden for President, and three votes cast for Kamala Harris for Vice President.
Dems pick former abortion lobbyist, current solar developer as House leaders
Vermont House Democrats Saturday December 5 chose a former professional abortion rights lobbyist and a solar power developer to leadership positions for the 2021-2022 Legislative Biennium.
Turner: voters want more balance from their Legislature
Don Turner: “Clearly, under the Golden Dome, Vermonters weren’t happy. Overall, Vermont Republicans will see a net gain of four in the House and a net gain of one in the Senate. Vermonters wanted more balance, and they’ll get it in January. The Democrats have lost their supermajority in the Legislature.”
Roper: early voting is expensive, annoying, vote-wasting incumbent protection program
(Editor’s note: in the coming legislative session, the Vermont Legislature and the Vermont Secretary of State will discuss whether to continue mailing absentee ballots to every registered voter. This commentary by Ethan […]
GOP re-elects McCoy, LaClair to House leadership
The Vermont House Republican Caucus unanimously re-elected its leadership on Monday. Representative Pattie McCoy (R-Poultney) will return as House Minority Leader, while Representative Rob LaClair (R-Barre Town) will return as House Assistant Minority Leader.
Transcript of Sidney Powell’s lawsuit filed in federal court in Georgia
As of 11:44 pm, I’ve only read the first few pages, can’t tell if it’s a bombshell or a dud or just a respectable but insufficient hand-grenade.
Dem ‘boot camp’ grads get baptism of fire in 2020 election
Presumptive House Speaker Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington) will go into the 2021-22 biennium with at least two big questions to answer:
1. Given Dem/Prog losses to the GOP of a net four seats, can she still muster an override of a veto by Gov. Phil Scott?
2. Can she turn her signature “Emerge” boot camp for Democratic women candidates into a House winner again?
Randy Brock to lead GOP Senate caucus
Sen. Randy Brock (R/D-Franklin) will be taking the reigns when new members are sworn in on January 6, according to current Minority Leader Sen. Joe Benning (R-Caledonia). Sen. Brian Collamore (R-Rutland) will continue to serve as Assistant Minority Leader.
Grand Isle recount confirms Morgans’ victory
A recount held in North Hero Friday confirmed the election of Republicans Leland and Michael Morgan to the two seats in the Grand Isle – West Milton House districts.
Vermont voting machines do not use Smartmatic software, Sec State says
Vermont uses Dominion voting machines but does not use Smartmatic software, Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters told Vermont Daily this week.
Northfield relative of Cuban refugees sees Biden on track of socialism
Now that Biden is our president-elect, he may well become socialism’s malleable puppetoon manipulated by the Bernies, the Pelosis, the Omars, as the Democrat Party’s media marketing partners, MSNBC and CNN. Senator Sanders has already formed a unity policy plan with the president-elect, telling NBC News that Biden “will be the most liberal president since FDR.”
Sec State spokesperson: Vermont Dominion voting machines “much older model than those being called into question by the conspiracy theorists”
Vermont uses vote tabulation machines manufactured by Dominion, Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters told Vermont Daily today. However they are older models than the machines now under scrutiny in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, he said.
An Open Letter to AOC
Shakespeare wrote, ‘Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.’ Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Ortez is uneasy. Recently she tweeted, “is anyone archiving these Trump sycophants for when they try to downplay or deny their complicity in the future?”
Recount for Mitzi Johnson House seat set for Friday, Nov. 20
by Guy Page The recount for the Grand Isle – West Milton district in the Vermont House of Representatives will be held Friday, November 20 at the North Hero Town Hall, sources […]
Scott denies congrats to Biden congrats are premature
Saturday Nov. 7, a short time after the national Associated Press and other press organizations declared Democrat Joseph Biden the winner of the Pennsylvania primary and the likely recipient of 270 electoral […]
Anti-retail pot, BLM opponent defeats Dem House incumbent – without Facebook
On Election Day last Tuesday, Art Peterson of Clarendon proved that a determined challenger can defeat an established Democratic incumbent – without any help from Facebook. Seven days ago Peterson was a […]
For Dem/Prog loss of supermajority, GOP can thank Phil Scott….and John Klar
By Guy Page The Vermont House Democrat/Progressive supermajority evaporated on Election Day. The axiom that Republican governors have short coattails proved wrong this year. Republican Phil Scott’s ponytailed Democratic/Progressive competitor won fewer […]
O baby, what an election! Bundle of good news for VT GOP
Below are just a handful of the key successes Vermont Republicans realized this election, according to a statement released today by the Vermont Republican Party President Deb Billado: The re-election of Governor […]
Dem Speaker Mitzi Johnson, Prog leader Chesnut-Tangerman ousted from House by surging GOP
by Guy Page November 4, 2020 – After narrow Election Day wins, the Vermont Republican House Caucus now stands at 46, with two independents considered likely to vote with them on many […]
Vermont GOP poised to add three House seats; little change in Senate
By Guy Page As of 12:20 AM, Nov. 4, with 252 of 275 districts reporting, several House districts appear to have “flipped” to a different party, according to the Vermont Secretary of […]
Early returns show promise for GOP pickups in Vermont House
By Guy Page 10:30 pm, Nov. 3 – It’s early yet, but there are signs that the GOP may pick up some seats in the Vermont House. Gov. Phil Scott’s 68%-27% lead […]
Can House GOP get its veto back? Watch these races
By Guy Page November 3, 2020 – Republicans in the Vermont House of Representatives need eight more seats to reach the 51 necessary to sustain a governor’s veto. The Legislature’s 103-vote override […]
If Biden elected, remember 2017 attack on Charles Murray at Middlebury College
COMMENTARY By Guy Page Last Wednesday, Marxist and two-party system opponent Angela Davis was an honored featured speaker at Middlebury College. Hundreds attended via zoom. In February, another large, peaceful, approving crowd […]
Condos reminds voters of safe, effective voting options
Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos has issued a message to Vermont voters reminding them of their safe voting options for the November 3 General Election: “vote your ballot!” “However you plan […]
Media, Democratic party push fraudulent Biden “character”
By Mark Shepard Do you know the real value of your vote? Comparing the stark contrast between the energy and foreign policies of President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, former Vice […]
Shelburne leads VT towns with 69% of ballots returned
New interactive map tracks mailed ballot returns in real time By Valentina Czochanski, Community News Service, with material contributed by Vermont Daily October 29, 2020 – For the first time ever, every […]
Feds take point on Election DAy anti-fraud efforts
United States Attorney Christina Nolan announced Oct. 25 that Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) Michael Drescher and Barbara Masterson will lead the efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day […]
VT media still mum about Hunter Biden laptop
By Guy Page October 28, 2020 – Where the Hunter Biden laptop scandal story is concerned, it’s still crickets from the Vermont media. On October 15, Vermont Daily published “VT media buzz […]
Condos: Vermonters can’t ‘recall’ votes and vote again
Legislature could make universal mailed ballot permanent Brute force hacking: “we now have prohibited it for sure” By Guy Page October 28, 2020 – There’s no “do-over” allowed for Vermont voters, Secretary […]
One week out, questions answered about Nov. 3 election
Will results be available Election Night? Is my voter registration data secure? Where can I learn more about the candidates? And what’s going on with High Bailiff? These questions and more answered […]
Marxism’s founder used “N-word,” denigrated Jews
1619 Project editor bashes America’s Founders, Vermont’s complicity with slavery, but mum on Marx By Guy Page October 25, 2020 – New York Times Magazine writer Nicole Hannah-Jones won the 2020 Pulitzer […]
Dogged by residency question, Molly Gray slow to fully answer
By Guy Page October 24, 2020 – Questions about how having lived in Switzerland may affect her constitutional eligibility to serve as lieutenant governor continue to dog Democratic nominee Molly Gray. Her […]
Report: Bernie wants Biden to name him Secretary of Labor
Who would fill Sanders’ Senate seat? By Guy Page October 23, 2020 – Vermont conservatives see a silver lining if Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump on November 3: Vermont may no longer […]
