Vermont 2006 Senate Race

jravnsbo
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Vermont 2006 Senate Race

« on: May 05, 2005, 06:33:05 AM »

Thought ths would be a good thread as we could have a heck of a race here in 2006.

Independant and Socialist Candidate and US Rep running for the senate vs a GOP contender and a Dem contender. I say Dem contender as I am about to post an article about that. Then with Gov Douglas out, it could be interesting.

Also the House seat is now open.

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jravnsbo
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Re: Vermont 2006 Senate Race

« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2005, 06:33:42 AM »

A Democrat will Challenge Sanders: Evan as national Democrats
discuss the possibility of backing U.S. Representative Bernie Sanders
(I-VT) for the U.S. Senate, former state Senate President Peter
Shumlin (D-VT) announced his intention of running for the Democratic
nomination.
With Governor Jim Douglas (R-VT) disclaiming interest in the
open Senate seat, Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie (R-VT) is getting
the most Republican attention. But other Republicans are also looking
at the Congressional races. Former State House Speaker Walter Freed
(R-VT) said he was noncommittal about whether he would return to
political life. "I haven't ruled anything out so far. There's always
that political bug that nags."

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ian
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Re: Vermont 2006 Senate Race

« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2005, 05:37:17 PM »

Quote from: jravnsbo on May 05, 2005, 06:33:42 AM

former state Senate President Peter
Shumlin (D-VT) announced his intention of running for the Democratic
nomination.

Could this guy cause a problem for us?

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Re: Vermont 2006 Senate Race

« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2005, 05:40:20 PM »

Quote from: ian on May 05, 2005, 05:37:17 PM

Could this guy cause a problem for us?

Any Democrat who enters the race will cause a problem. If they nab just 5% in a close race it could be the deciding factor. Dean needs to do his job, get on the horn, and tell all Democrats to stay the hell away.

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King
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Re: Vermont 2006 Senate Race

« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2005, 05:53:48 PM »

Peter Clavelle ('04 Challenger for Douglas) would be Bernie's biggest worry from the Dem side because of Burlington and Montpelier (both voted for Clavelle ~18% higher than state % while only ~9% higher for Bernie). He could easily get 20%

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Re: Vermont 2006 Senate Race

« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2005, 11:12:38 PM »

but he's not stupid enough to run. The logical thing for him would be to go for Sanders' House seat.

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NHPolitico
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Re: Vermont 2006 Senate Race

« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2005, 10:44:20 AM »

She'll be a strong contender for the GOP. The best they could run.

Maj. Gen. Martha Rainville likely in House race

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Re: Vermont 2006 Senate Race

« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2005, 10:18:12 AM »

Quote from: NHPolitico on May 06, 2005, 10:44:20 AM

She'll be a strong contender for the GOP. The best they could run.

Maj. Gen. Martha Rainville likely in House race

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And she will lose.

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