The left is looking for ways to shift the country’s politics by fundamentally changing who can vote. Even the Washington Post concedes that “progressives hope that reshaping the electorate will allow them to reshape local politics, prodding [D.C.] further to the left on issues.”
Speaking from the Statehouse steps on Thursday, liberal-leaning political and community leaders gathered with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brenda Siegel to discuss a list of gun control measures they would like to see enacted in the Green Mountain State.
I have long been a firm believer that effective democracy requires an informed electorate advising candidates as to what’s important to them and what should be done or not done about it. I am disappointed by the unwillingness of today’s candidates to engage with voters on the really important issues.
The text, which promoted Ms. Balint’s political experience in Vermont, offered the erroneous statement that “she’s up against an anti-choice opponent who won’t fight to lower prescription drug costs.”
Gene Leon is running as a Republican for the Vermont House of Representatives Washington-4 district. He spoke with True North Reports about where he stands on important issues facing Vermonters.
“I am running because — first of all I’m not a politician — but I’m running because I am very worried as to what’s happening in Vermont and nationally. As an immigrant to this country, what I once knew America to be is no longer what it is.”
In an interview with True North Reports, GOP candidate for Vermont House Jarrod Sammis, of Castleton, said he believes Vermonters are focused on the economy, rising crime and how to protect their civil liberties — not his views on the 2020 election.
The “independent state legislature” theory at the center of the case is a doctrine that asserts only state legislatures can make laws to regulate federal elections. The case before the court considers this theory and ponders whether State Courts are prohibited from reviewing state election laws under the Constitution.
Katherine Sims, the Democratic candidate in a highly-contested House race, has received $1,000 in campaign donations this year from wind power developer David Blittersdorf. Sims and Republican Vicki Strong are both incumbents. But a newly created district is pitting them against each other.
The hyperinflation caused by President Biden’s administration, and supported by Mr. Welch as a U.S Representative, is rapidly eroding peoples’ savings and budgets and pushing many Vermont families into a financial meltdown.
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Karoline Leavitt’s bid to unseat incumbent New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in the nationally watched congressional race.
Today Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos encouraged Vermonters who plan to vote early by mail in the November 8 General Election to mail their ballots no later than October 31, to ensure adequate time for their mailed ballot to reach the Town Clerk.