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By Michael Bielawski
The Executive Director of the Vermont Democrat Party Jim Dandeneau didn’t pull punches when expressing his disdain for the growing MAGA sect of the GOP establishment. This was on WVMT’s Monday, Oct 14’s Morning Drive talk radio show.
“This feels to me like the same deal that the Republican Party made in 2016 when Donald Trump became the nominee, [which] is that they kind of handed the reigns over to these social conservative firebrands and they ended up with an open fascist running the government for four years,” Dandeneau said.
112,704 Vermonters voted for Trump in the 2020 election. Throughout the show which typically draws a conservative audience, Dandeneau was at the mercy of skeptical callers and hosts.
Dandeneau argued that despite hard economic times brought on during his party’s majority and now supermajority status in Montpelier, he says voters must stay the course.
“Vermont is having a tough time right now but I think folks are – Vermont voters are nuanced,” he said. “Vermont voters are smart and they pay attention. And they have nuanced understanding of the complicated ways that things are tough right now and I think they want nuanced, complicated solutions to those problems.”
Dandeneau also said Republican Governor Phil Scott “sold his soul” regarding recent GOP candidate endorsements of “MAGA extremists”.
“Going all in on your party means that you are getting in bed with some of these extremists that they are supporting,” he said. He added that the governor would “gain more in a compromise with Democrats in the legislature.” Then he said, “He chose to get in bed with his own party.”
Some GOP members he considers extremists include Vermont’s GOP candidate for U.S. House Mark Coester and former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who recently switched parties from Democrat to GOP.
Fact-checked with polling
Dandeneau started questioning the notion that Americans were better off during the Trump presidency. One of the hosts, former state legislator Kurt Wright, had some new polling data from NBC News to put questioning that notion to rest.
When asked about the policies of the Biden/Harris administration, the poll indicates 25% said they were helped. Nearly twice as many – 45% – said the policies hurt them.
Those numbers largely flip around when asked the same question about Trump’s time in office. They are 44% said Trump’s presidency helped them and only 31% said they were hurt.
Wright says, “How do you make sense of that poll and it’s being verified in other polls as well, people are saying ‘we were better off under Trump.’ They may not like him, but they felt they were better off.”
Dandeneau disputes the polling.
“That’s not reflected in the reality that we are hearing from folks on the ground,” he said. “I’m not a big unskew the polls guy but I will say that polling has pretty consistently underestimated Democratic support over the last 6 years with the exception of a couple of swing states at the presidential level.”
Upset callers
GOP callers of the program accused him of being offensive. The callers didn’t give names.
“I’m just listening to this gentleman here belittling Republicans and all that,” he said. “We are voters, we are Americans, we are Americans first. We don’t look at things like you look at it. We care about America. I know when Donald Trump was in office, I was very better off than today.”
Another caller shared a similar sentiment.
“If I had any hair on my head left I would have pulled it out by now listening to this. You guys talk about when we call we should be respectful and everything, all I’ve heard is all these hyperbole descriptions of the Republican Party from this man.
“The Democrats have had power, and they actually stunk the whole place up with their power that they’ve had. The high inflation, high taxes, the high prices of gas, all because of the Democrats.”
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Ask him about the above clip. See what he says.
Ask him about the interview of a legislator who says Montpelier is run by 10 people or fewer. That we are owned by lobbyists and non-profits.
They have so brainwashed Vermonters, because we only have propaganda but for this wonderful work of art known as Vermont Daily Chronicle.
He could not stand up to truth, light or questioning.
Neil: Hell, I would expect something like that from a Democrat ; our own RINO Paul Dame is probably a bigger Trump Hater than the D guy. He may not be the inital cause but the R party in VT, what’s left of it is split about 50-50. So people like Gerald Malloy have to do it on their own. When was the last time you heard
Dame say anything about Malloy’s candidacy?
Only in VT.
If we’re going to make childish, blatantly untrue statements then I believe the following statement is justified. I’m rubber, you’re glue…, ,Sticks and stones…, and of course, Naner, naner, naner ! Take that !
Being called a fascist has become a meaningless pejorative, like being called a racist. It’s so overused and its definition so expanded, you should just laugh in the face of anyone calling you that.
Let’s See …………. to the Democrats, an Extremist is:
Those who Love America and It’s People and It’s Constitution and expect our Rights and Privileges to be Protected!
Those who expecting Government Officials to be reasonable, have sound rational minds, and pass Livable Policies!
Those who focus on America and NOT the Whole Globe!
Those who are Law Abiding!
Count Me In! I’m an Extremist!
So, a Vermonter understands why a democracy is problematic. And here we have a classic example, we have a “majority” so we can now tyrannize the minority.
We have the majority of votes, so we can take the minorities money away from them!
We can make laws against them in a democracy, just pass the law!
Notice he never talks about defending the constitution, living in a republic. Bullies love a majority and it’s quite effective and makes a populace compliant.
Living in small towns, we know we all have to work together peaceable and in harmony despite political opinions. We also know that we can be cancelled, real time if we don’t comply in thought and voting…who does that? What type of government, please refresh us on those terms.
This is where if people who love our state and constitution came together, we could orchestrate a nice change in Vermont. 112,704 people are a pretty good crowd. We can support each other in other towns and areas, we know if we support in our own towns, we’ll be cancelled. But a 100 or 200 people going to a different town supporting a candidate can build comradery, hope and companionship, it can also help push some people over the line and into office.
Little victories can lead to change.
In the Lt. Governors debate, Zuckerman was beside himself with glee when he got Rodgers to say he wouldn’t vote for Trump. See, a bully just like this guy.
Trump supporters stood quietly 1/2 mile long waiting to see Donald Trump in his first run for office, meanwhile the protests, yelling and shouting and throwing of things was happening from the “peaceful side”.
112,704 people driving from one length of the state to another on 91 and 89 would make a statement and show of people the likes this state has never seen. All peaceably with a Trump flag on their bumper going to another town for ice cream, it would be the largest Rally ever held for Trump so far. Of course, we’d have to take our flags off at the exits….but it would demonstrate to all in Vermont, that we are not alone, it might give others courage to speak and act.
Now that would be fun. That would be something the VTGOP could organize, costs zero dollars and would have a dramatic effect on moral and change in Vermont politics.
A Lt. Governor would have time to do this. A candidate would have time to do this.
It would be so much fun.
Can you imagine? 112,704 Trump flags going up and down our state. Lol,
Too much fun.
Yes you are Right Neil!
Especially the Democrat’s latest version of Democracy where the Democrat Party Elitists get to pick the Democrat Presidential Candidate.
NOT one Vote from American Voters and they lecture us about Democracy, Fascism, Insurrectionists and Extremists!
This is a new and much higher level of god-complex and arrogance even for the Democrats. Can anyone say: reprobate and depraved minds?
And only like 20 of you would have to take the day off work!
No, I can’t imagine anything like that – what are you smoking?
He’s a moron plain and simple.
Resembled Napoleon in ANIMAL FARM. I mean the quest for total power, not so much the physical.
Democrats have become the party of intolerance, fascism, lies and violence.
* communism
And they’re arguably worse than the fascists were.
The time has come for a HUGE CHANGE in Montpellier and the entire state in general…
Listen here little man…I challenge you to call me extremist, man to man, as I support Team Trump, and am tired of being labeled, by low life’s such as yourself, such thoughtless and slanderous terms.
Where did you learn your manners and civility…the barnyard?
About time you be taught a lesson…you’ll be taught a big one come election day, mark my words, and should we ever meet face to face, I’d be happy to teach you another one, for slandering, with great disrespect, your elders and betters, for having a different opinion than yours.
Even in my 70’s, I suspect ,as soft as you appear, from your photo, that I could do it with one hand tied behind my back, and rouse you silly, until you learn respect to your elders and betters.
Extreme my Yankee butt.
It is your kind who are extreme…in all due respect.
We being about the same age can remember how wonderful life in Vt was, say, prior to 1980 and the attack of the democrats(Marxist). It was the best of times!!
Democrats have destroyed every city and State they’ve infested. Detroit, Baltimore, California and yes Vermont. Like rats they destroy the place they possess and move on when their waste droppings get overwhelming for them. Then they move to Texas or Florida and try to start the process over. Hopefully there will be enough of Trump supporters here to clean up afterwards.
I didn’t realize that “nuanced” was a synonym for “gullible.”
I am proud to wear the mantle of a Trump republican, extremist, veteran, and AMERICAN!! And I do vote.
We’ve all seen this guy before, remember him pushing his weight around when Paul Bean was at the state house? He’s an arrogant, classic bully who’s been promoted to his “Peter Principal” level. He reminds me of why I can’t stand liberals. That’s the head of your democratic party, wow!
“Fascists?” “Extremists?” Oh, I get it, you accuse your opponents of what you yourself are. As Bill Clinton once used the Southern expression, “That dog won’t hunt.”
He can’t help it, he’s just following orders. From Just the facts https://www.justfactsdaily.com/in-fact/n0000352
This is the latest in a series of 12 hoaxes that have endangered Trump’s life by demonizing him as a dictator, racist, anarchist, and fascist:
1) The “handled by the military” hoax.
2) The “bloodbath” hoax.
3) The “migrants are animals” hoax.
4) The “very fine people” hoax.
5) The “inciting insurrection” hoax.
6) The “dominate peaceful protesters” hoax.
7) The “dictator on day one” hoax.
8) The “hack Hillary’s emails” hoax.
9) The “indicting political opponents” hoax.
10) The “don’t fix the border” hoax.
11) The “quid pro quo” hoax.
12) The “Unified Reich” hoax.
Well bless his heart. He’s favored us with a focused profile of the delusional world where he and his cabol live — a dysfunctional fantasy land where office holders rule over their constituents pursuing righteous personal agendas rather than develop and represent the consensus of their constituents. The only thing that remains is do we have the votes to replace his gang and their nonsense cloud with some clear thinking citizens?
Bless his heart. Perfect !
When I was reading his BS I thought i was reading something Harris would say. It’s all out of the same Marxist playbook. 😡
I might be a fascist cos I’m voting for Trump – again.
Thankfully, I’m not fat.
He’s looking pretty well fed for a communist.
Simple Solution:
Save Vermont…Vote Republican
Save America…Vote Republican
Let the ignorant, misinformed, and brainwashed vote otherwise.
It’s an honor to be grouped with Tulsi Gabbard .
God bless her she is Honest , a long with 95% of every Veteran I ever met .
https://x.com/CMarkCoester/status/1847100556944277663
Amen!
VDP bio: “Jim spent 15 years in New York City politics, working on campaigns for City Council, state Assembly and Senate, and County Legislature.” Enough said on his background and former backyard. I wonder if he was chummy with Linda Sun, the CCP spy working for Cuomo and Hochul arrested last month?
Associated Press Sept 4, 2024:
“In Brooklyn alone, federal prosecutors in the last four years have brought at least a dozen such criminal cases against more than 90 people — the latest being Tuesday’s arrest of Linda Sun, who once served as deputy chief of staff to Gov. Kathy Hochul and was earlier an aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The charges against Sun are the most startling example yet of a threat U.S. officials have warned about for years: China’s determination to influence American policy and cultivate relationships with political figures seen as having access to the levers of power, even if only at a local level.”
How many carpet bagging, elitist, globalist, CCP operative, New York grifters have infiltrated Vermont government, NGOs and non-profits? No wonder Phil, Condos, and Zuckerman entertained the CCP in the State House February 2019 – sold the State out to China and brought in all the CCP operative stooges to pillage and plunder. RICO is the name-o!
For “social conservative firebrands” read “pro-worker anti-war populists”. That is, the opposite of both Dems and much of the traditional Republican party. No wonder he’s lashing out in such an extreme manner.
Jim Dandy is a halfwit feeding halfwits the hate they love to hear. His party’s president has ordered lawfare against his political opponent and openly stated he wants him imprisoned, and the same party tried to create a censorship department in the federal government. It’s hilarious that Jim Dandy calls Republicans fascist.
Hey Liberal leftist Dems kiss your body parts where the sun doesn’t Shine period!
He is the perfect far-left extremist leader of the VT Dems — he lies, he’s snide and hateful, and Vermonters can see what he and his ilk really are. Even now he gaslights and tells us what voters really think (he knows more than the polls, dontchaknow). Slanderous, nasty little man who lacks character, civility, or integrity — perfect spokesman for the toxic hate cult over which he presides. The hypocrisy is astounding, and the denial of the destruction HE has wrought on Vermont will come home to roost as things worsen. Keep going Jimbo, you are the perfect hate-face for your elitist uniparty of fascist child abusers. All your policies and mouth-flapping are on the record. A stain on Vermont, and an enemy of those who work and leave others alone.
I wonder if Jimmy Fedwell ever heard Barry Goldwater’s 1964 retort to the LBJ crowd, “Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice…”? Just who exactly is doing the censoring, locking up protestors for minor crimes and just being in proximity, came darn close to mandating a barely tested injection, etc etc,? BTW– Have the Vt. Dem’s embezzlers returned that money the “wunderkinders” swiped a few years ago? Maybe one day soon Vermonters will wake up (excepting Chittenden County of course) and vote out these lampreys before we’re all priced out of state.
This isn’t a suprise. This has been the mainstream democrat position for years now. Your friend Kevin Ellis would agree. There’s hundreds of clips online of democrats and the mainstream media such as the NYTimes comparing Trump to Hitler.
What’s more surprising is the denial of reality surrounding how things have gone during the past 4 years. If things were so great why is Kamala Harris distancing herself from the policies of the Biden Harris administration? Why isn’t she running on 4 more years of the same? It’s a shame the WDEV host didn’t offer more pushback on this front.