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Symington says Douglas violates ethics rules by charging state for campaign expenses
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House Speaker Gaye Symington says her Republican opponent has committed ethical violations by charging the state for campaign expenses. But Governor Douglas’ campaign brushes off the charge as a desperation tactic. VPR’s John Dillon reports.VPR News
Poll shows Douglas leading, Pollina gaining
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A new poll shows that Republican Gov. Jim Douglas is maintaining a significant lead over his two major opponents.VPR News
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
Douglas spends at twice Symington’s pace on media
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Governor Jim Douglas is outspending his Democratic opponent 2-1 on media advertising in recent weeks.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
Symington says Douglas ad off base
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In the campaign season, advertisements are often the source of controversy. Campaigns debate who said what, when and what the statements actually mean. One example of that has come up in the Vermont gubernatorial campaign. The ad in question has to do with Vermont’s workforce. VPR’s John Dillon reports.VPR News