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Party chairs cite economy as number one concern

By Bob Kinzel | October 2, 2008

But the party representatives have very different ideas on how to strengthen the Vermont economy.

Elections will test Deanâ€™s 50 state strategy

By Bob Kinzel | June 16, 2008

When former Governor Howard Dean became chairman of the Democratic National Committee in 2005, he put a controversial plan in place that allocated financial resources to every state Democratic committee in the country. As VPR’s Bob Kinzel reports, the 2008 elections will be an important test for the 50-state strategy.

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Democratic Party leader leaves to run Symington campaign

By Melody Bodette | May 14, 2008

Just days after announcing she’s running for governor, Gaye Symington has a campaign manager.

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Vermont superdelegates say primaries havenâ€™t swayed them

By VPR | March 6, 2008

Vermont’s seven superdelegates to the Democratic convention this summer say the results of Tuesday’s voting aren’t changing any minds.

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Obama supporters credit organization, lack of support for war

By John Dillon | March 5, 2008

Senator Barrack Obama scored a decisive victory over Hillary Clinton in Vermont’s Democratic primary. The Illinois senator was propelled to a double-digit lead over Senator Hillary Clinton by voters who said they were motivated by the war in Iraq and the need for change in the political landscape. VPR’s John Dillon reports.