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Symington responds to Douglas endorsements
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Newspapers around the state have begun to publish their endorsements of political candidates. This weekend, The Burlington Free Press endorsed the Republican incumbent, Governor Jim Douglas.VPR News
Douglas out-raising opponents in re-election campaign by wide margin
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Gov. Jim Douglas is out-raising and outspending his two main opponents in this year’s gubernatorial campaign by wide margins.VPR News
Symington releases new economic plan
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington has released a new economic plan, prompting an attack from Gov. Jim Douglas’ campaign as those two candidates and independent Anthony Pollina continue to spar over the economy.VPR News
Candidates weigh in on transportation priorities
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The state’s Transportation Fund is running a deficit. Vermont’s roads and bridges need urgent repair, and some large highway projects remain unfinished. The major gubernatorial candidates have clear differences in transportation priorities – and how to pay for the work. VPR’s John Dillon reports.VPR News
Federal judge: Pollina contributions didn’t violate limit
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A judge has ruled that independent gubernatorial candidate Anthony Pollina didn’t violate Vermont’s campaign finance law by accepting contributions larger than $1,000 from several donors.VPR News
Vermont gubernatorial candidates’ approaches to health care vary widely
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Vermont’s three gubernatorial candidates have very different plans to provide affordable health care coverage to all Vermonters. Their views range from expanding the private market approach to creating a single risk pool for all Vermonters that would be financed by a broad based tax. VPR’s Bob Kinzel reports.VPR News
Douglas leads candidates in fundraising
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Governor Jim Douglas is well ahead of the pack in fundraising as he seeks re-election to a fourth term.VPR News
Candidates clash over sex offender laws, energy policy and budget issues
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Republican Governor Jim Douglas and his Democratic challenger Gaye Symington clashed over sex offender laws, energy policy and budget issues in a VPR broadcast debate last night. VPR’s John Dillon reports.VPR News
