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Congressman Peter Welch

Congressman Welch was elected to his second term with 84 percent of the vote this week. He takes your phone calls on the new balance of power in Washington. Also, news analysis of statewide election results, and the voices of and reactions from election night in Vermont.

Midday Newscast: November 6, 2008

Congressman Peter Welch believes the framework for Barack Obama’s winning presidential campaign was built in Vermont by Howard Dean; the impact of a proposed southern Vermont wind development on black bears promises to be a major issue in the project’s approval process; more…
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Undecided voters in Bristol cite unhappiness with political system

The presidential candidates have been in battleground states looking for independent voters who haven’t made up their minds, yet. But in Vermont, where early voting began two weeks ago, many voters have already made their decisions. VPR has been speaking with voters around the state this fall. In today’s special report, Steve Delaney went in search of the still-undecided voter.