VT-Gov: Shumlin not running

[smoltchanov]

Probably good for Democrats: Shumlin is unpopular now and almost lost in November. The Democrats have lot of potential candidates in Vermont, Republicans - essentially one (but - very good). Nevertheless in Presidential year even Scott will have his task  not easy at least...

[smoltchanov]

Good. Maybe now Vermont can get single payer like it was supposed to before he ruined it.

You know that Shumlin only decided against Single Payer because after studies it showed that the state could not afford it right?

I wish progressives understood that you can't wish money out of nowhere.

And that without that money legislature will not vote for it. As far as i see - enough Democrats have strong enough fiscal conservative streak to block it (with Republican help).

[smoltchanov]

Good riddens. He was a terrible governor, especially recently.

Race is still Likely D though, unless Scott runs.

I agree that he's a terrible governor, but I wouldn't rate it Strong D, even if Scott doesn't run.  Brian Dubie, Randy Brock, or another strong Republican could make it close.

Both are substantially more conservative then Scott, especially - socially. And Vermont is anything, but socially conservative state. I have severe doubts about their electability...