John Klar: Operation Whack-a-mole — Stage One complete
The election has passed. I now disclose my long-term plan to restore a conservative voice to Vermont’s political landscape, to offset progressive domination.
What to know about litigation being waged across US to preserve Trump presidency
Even if news organizations declare a winner in the close presidential race, that’s not the official result. States have until Dec. 8 to settle any election disputes and certify their results before the meeting of state electors in every state Dec. 14, when they cast their Electoral College votes for president.
Flemming: Vermont tourism drops almost 50% since 2019
While the travel restrictions are likely restricting the supply of travelers into Vermont, it has not, so far, made Vermont uncompetitive with our New England neighbors.
New Hampshire Republicans gain trifecta control of state-level government
While New Hampshire Democrats retained their seats in federal elections, Republicans regained the majority in the state’s Senate, House of Representatives and Executive Council.
Social media abuzz as evidence mounts of voter fraud in presidential election
The 2020 presidential election is still undecided as of Thursday afternoon, but substantial doubt has been cast over the results as significant voting irregularities have cropped up in key battleground states across the country.
For Dem/Prog loss of supermajority, GOP can thank Phil Scott and John Klar
The Vermont House Democrat/Progressive supermajority evaporated on Election Day. The axiom that Republican governors have short coattails proved wrong this year.
Citing ‘complacent’ populace, Mass guv restricts size of social gatherings, imposes curfew and $500 fine
Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts on Monday announced an executive order limiting indoor and outdoor crowd sizes and authorizing police to levy $500 fines for each person in attendance above the limit. Will Vermont follow suit with something similar?
McClaughry: Good paying green energy jobs are unlikely
The climate change crowd, and David Zuckerman’s advertising, enthusiastically predict that their Green New Deal will produce thousands of well-paying jobs for Vermonters.
The media and pollsters are the biggest losers of 2020
There was no blue wave at all, regardless of what ultimately happens in the presidential election.
Vimeo removes video showing ties between pro-China group, Black Lives Matter founder
A popular video platform has removed a video critical of apparent connections between the Chinese Communist Party and a founder of the Black Lives Matter organization.
Dem Speaker Mitzi Johnson, Prog leader Chesnut-Tangerman ousted from House by surging GOP
After narrow Election Day wins, the Vermont Republican House Caucus now stands at 46, with two independents considered likely to vote with them on many issues.
McClaughry: Elections over, challenges ahead
The exhausting national election is now over, other than counting misplaced ballots and resolving lawsuits. Now is a good time for Vermonters to let partisan animosities subside and take a serious look at what the governor and the next legislature are likely to face. Here’s a concise list.