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Burlington Free Press: College text inspired Racine to make a difference
July 6, 2010“I see the office of governor as having a great influence on politics, more than an individual legislator can do,” Racine said. That’s why he’s giving up his safe Senate seat, which he won as top vote-getter in the district’s six-seat race in both 2006 and 2008. He jumped into the gubernatorial race months before Douglas announced in August that he wouldn’t seek re-election
VPR: Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Racine
June 30, 2010By Jane Lindholm
With just eight weeks left before the primary elections, we continue our series of interviews with the major party candidates for governor. State Senator Doug Racine discusses his plans for energy, Challenges for Change and stimulating the state’s economy.
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Seven Days: No More Mr. Nice Guy?
June 30, 2010By Andy Bromage
Doug “Quiet Man” Racine says he’s tough enough to be governor
The subject of buprenorphine — a drug that’s used to wean addicts off heroin — came up during a recent candidate debate in Burlington. The moderator asked all five Democrats running for governor how they would address its increasing presence in Vermont. “Bupe” [...]
Times Argus: Racine gets nod from VLCV
June 29, 2010By Louis Porter
BURLINGTON – State Sen. Doug Racine won another major endorsement in his run to be the Democratic nominee for governor Monday, after being chosen by the Vermont League of Conservation Voters.
The league is unique among the state’s environmental organizations in that it works actively in elections to aid candidates it supports. But although [...]
vt.Buzz: Round 5: Candidate Q&A – Doug Racine
June 29, 2010Doug Racine:
“The biggest tax concern I hear about from Vermonters is the escalating property tax. My focus will be on reducing that tax by helping schools reduce their administrative and overhead costs, reducing health care costs paid by our school districts, and ending the recent practice of state government that shifts many of its responsibilities to school budgets.”
vt.Buzz: Racine wins environmental endorsement
June 28, 2010By Terri Hallenbeck
The Vermont League of Conservation Voters endorsed Democratic Sen. Doug Racine for governor Monday, citing his overall record on the environment.
The group chose Racine over four other Democrats and a Republican to make its first endorsement in a gubernatorial race.
Racine emerged as the unanimous choice of the organization’s board of directors as a [...]
Release: Racine Earns Vermont League of Conservation Voters GREEN Endorsement
June 28, 2010Montpelier, VT – The Vermont League of Conservation Voters (VT LCV) announced today that it has endorsed Senator Doug Racine for Governor.
The VT LCV endorsed Senator Racine based on his deep-seated environmental values and record of achievement in promoting Vermont’s environment.
“In every role he has assumed – Senator, Lieutenant Governor, or private citizen – Doug Racine has been a champion on environmental issues” said VT LCV Chairman David Mears. “Senator Racine’s consistency throughout his years of service, as well as his depth of knowledge on conservation and environmental issues, made him a clear choice for our endorsement.”
Bloomberg Businessweek: Racine: Economy, health care top Vt. issues
June 23, 2010By DAVE GRAM
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One issue with which Racine has been strongly identified is universal health care. As chairman of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, he led the effort this year to pass a bill that could bring to the state the “public option” health insurance rejected by Washington or even a Canadian-style single-payer system.
Racine says [...]
Brattleboro Reformer: Candidates for gov talk budget, VY
June 17, 2010“When you look at what’s happening with the state budget, the two areas that are really driving the budget are health care costs and corrections costs, more than anything else in the state budget,” said Racine, a Chittenden County senator and former gubernatorial candidate. “Those are two that have been very difficult to get under control … I believe there are things we can do with both.”
VT Digger: Break-out moment? VSEA backs Racine for third union endorsement
June 16, 2010Doug Racine, one of five Democratic candidates for governor, is the triple-crown winner: He beat out his four primary election contenders for his third union endorsement in a week.
I'm For Doug
Terje Anderson, Montgomery
“In the more than 20 years I’ve known and worked with Doug, he has always stood up for working Vermonters, advocated for the most vulnerable, and sought solutions that work for real people. Whether dealing with economic development, health care, human services, civil rights, environmental protection, agricultural issues, or fair taxation, Doug has always been a thoughtful leader who gets things done. In a field of very good gubernatorial contenders, Doug Racine stands out as the absolutely best Democrat to win the election and to lead the state.”
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