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'Run, Bernie, Run'new

In Iowa, Bernie Sanders tests the Presidential waters.

Seven Days | Paul Heintz | 09-17-2014 | Politics

Tags: Election 2016

Maine Gov. Paul LePage Doubles Down on "Gestapo" Commentnew

Following a fundraiser for Vermont Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Brock, Maine Gov. Paul LePage repeated and elaborated on controversial comments he made over the weekend equating the Internal Revenue Service with the Gestapo.

Seven Days | Paul Heintz | 07-16-2012 | Politics

Tags: Paul LePage

Recession? Not in the World of Campaign Fundraisingnew

To read campaign finance reports detailing the millions being raised in the Vermont gubernatorial contest, you'd think the recession was a figment of your imagination.

Seven Days | Shay Totten | 08-20-2010 | Politics

Tags: Brian Dubie, Peter Shumlin

Vermont Legislators Admit Cheating the System... Are They Justified?new

State Rep. David Zuckerman (P-Burlington) has a confession to make that might sound to some like political suicide. He bills taxpayers for his “mileage” to and from the Statehouse — as much as $152 a week — even on days when he gets a ride with fellow lawmakers or lobbyists.

Seven Days | Andy Bromage | 02-05-2010 | Politics

Tags: David Zuckerman, Vermont, politics

City Councilor Ed Adrian Is Burlington's Political Provocateurnew

In recent months, heated exchanges about Burlington Telecom have led to lengthy city council meetings, exhausting the participants and audience members in attendance. Yet one city councilor seems to thrive on the chaos: Ed Adrian.

Seven Days | Shay Totten | 01-15-2010 | Politics

Tags: Burlington City Council, Ed Adrian, Burlington Telecom

Is Vermont Senator Ed Flanagan Still Up to the Job?new

It's been three and a half years since Vermont Senator Ed Flanagan's near-fatal car crash. And many people who interact regularly with Flanagan report he's been acting strangely since the legislature convened in January.

Seven Days | Ken Picard | 05-22-2009 | Politics

Tags: Ed Flanagan, Vermont

Iraq War Vet to Run for Congressional Seat in Vermontnew

Thomas Hermann, an Iraq War veteran running on the Progressive Party ticket, is the only major-party candidate challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Peter Welch. (Craig Hill will challenge Welch in the Democratic primary.)

Seven Days | Ken Picard | 08-04-2008 | Politics

Tags: Iraq, Vermont, 2008 downballot elections, Congress, politics, veterans, Peter Welch, Progressive Party, Thomas Hermann

Does Vermont Have What it Takes to Go it Alone?new

It's an ideal time for renewed talk about self-sufficiency in Vermont -- about building the network of food and energy and culture that would make us far less vulnerable to the kind of shocks headed our way. But that is not what's happening, and the movement for a more independent Vermont is stuck in neutral, though with signs it might be about ready to kick into at least low gear.

Seven Days | Bill McKibben | 07-25-2008 | Politics

Tags: food, locavore, Vermont, energy, secession, self-sufficiency, Thomas Naylor

Rep. Peter Welch Cracks Down on War Contractor Fraudnew

Vermont's congressman exposed a legal loophole that makes it easier for some overseas private contractors to defraud the federal government.

Seven Days | Ken Picard | 04-28-2008 | Politics

Tags: war in iraq, Contractors, Congress, fraud, Peter Welch

How One Progressive Outfoxed Vt's Democratic Partynew

In this year's race for governor, Progressive Party candidate Anthony Pollina is a winner -- not because he is going to be governor, but because he has flummoxed, outfoxed and humiliated the Vermont Democratic Party.

Seven Days | Jon Margolis | 03-28-2008 | Politics