Comments on: Vermont Democrat Enters Gubernatorial Race; Pollina Reacts

By: Robert Richie

Robert Richie — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:22:58 +0000

Under Vermont’s Constitution, if no candidate wins a majority, then the legislature picks the governor. If an incumbent governor gets less than 50% against two other candidates — meaning a majority of Vermont voters have rejected their incumbent in favor of two candidates on the center-left — then Vermont’s framers would suggest there’s a good reason for the legislature to elect someone else. In that case, there’s a good argument that the legislature should pick Pollina or Symington based on whichever one finishes second.

By: Tom Yager

Tom Yager — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:28:06 +0000

The Democrats need to stop whining about Pollina. They could pass IRV if they want to. They have a veto-proof majority in the State Senate. In the House, the Democrats plus the Progressives and one of the independents would be a two-thirds majority.

By: DonLake@sbc global.net

DonLake@sbc global.net — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:20:14 +0000

Mike Indiana: right on, right on, such a simpleton!

By: Mike Indiana

Mike Indiana — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:36:21 +0000

Anthony Pollina is by far a much stronger candidate and enjoys greater name recognition than Gaye Symington. So don’t be surprised when Pollina beats Symington in November. Unfortunately Symington’s candidacy will hand Jim Douglas an easy re-election. It awfully hypocritical to see Symington a man known to throw around the “spoiler” claim against Progressives and other third party candidates seeking to be one himself.

By: Deran

Deran — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:31:27 +0000

The Democrats are always polite to minor parties, until they are ready to cut their throats.