The Primary Election is Tuesday and there are two Democrats running for lieutenant governor: former representative Tom Costello of Rutland and businessman Nate Freeman of Northfield. We’ll find out what they would do as lieutenant governor, and why they want to challenge incumbent Republican Brian Dubie.
The GOP convention starts next week, and Vermont’s top Republican office-holder will be in attendance: Governor Jim Douglas. We talk with Douglas about John McCain’s choice for vice president, the prospects for Republican candidates in the November elections.
Governor Jim Douglas says it would be a mistake
for presidential candidate John McCain to select someone who’s currently serving in Congress like
Independent senator Joe Lieberman.
As the contest begins to
heat up, we’ll look at the issues affecting the race for governor, and talk about how the
candidate’s campaigns are shaping up. We’ll also hear from three visiting foreign students about their impressions of Vermont. And we’ll hop aboard a Dragon Boat.
The Democrats may have a candidate for lieutenant governor. Mendon
Representative Harry Chen says he’s seriously considering entering the race. Chen
is a physician and has been a leader in the Legislature’s health care reform
initiatives.
VPR’s
John Dillon reports.
Governor Jim Douglas has kicked off a two day tour of the
state to highlight his re-election campaign. Douglas
says dealing with the current economic slowdown is the top issue in the 2008
election.
Progressive Anthony Pollina told supporters at a
rally this afternoon that he’s committed to his gubernatorial
campaign. He rejected suggestions that he run for lieutenant governor.