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VSEA President Bob Hooper’s remarks on VSEA endorsement of Doug Racine
June 16, 2010Read them here
VPR News: VSEA Endorses Democrat Doug Racine
June 16, 2010Bob Kinzel
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The Vermont State Employees Association says it’s backing Racine because he has shown support for working Vermonters throughout his career.
Last week, Racine was endorsed by the state teachers union and the Vermont Labor Council.
Bob Hooper is the president of the VSEA:
(Hooper) “He produces results. We have good relationships with the other candidates also, but [...]
Times Argus: Racine grabs VSEA backing
June 16, 2010By Louis Porter
MONTPELIER – State Sen. Doug Racine, one of five Democrats running for governor, won his third major union endorsement Tuesday.
Officials with the Vermont State Employees Association (VSEA), which represents most of the unionized state workers in Vermont, said that Racine’s long history working on issues important to the union was the reason they [...]
Fox44: Doug Racine Receives More Union Support in Gubernatorial Race
June 15, 2010If Vermont Democratic State Senator Doug Racine seems to walk with a little more confidence these days, it could be due to the direction his campaign for governor seems headed, and the growing list of unions that have endorsed him.
“We’re proud to join Vermonters statewide in support of Doug Racine’s campaign to be governor,” said [...]
Times Argus: At Democrats’ debate Lt. Gov. Dubie is everyone’s target
June 14, 2010The future of Vermont’s economy, each of the candidates said, will demand strong leadership. Racine said the state will not get it from Dubie.
“We’ve had a governor and a lieutenant governor content to sit on the sidelines, watch things happen, throw stones … but never really set an agenda Vermonters could get behind,” he said.
vt.Buzz: Racine hires Joe Trippi
June 10, 2010By Nancy Remsen
Remember the mastermind behind Howard Dean’s internet fundraising success? That would be Joe Trippi, who has been a political strategist for numerous big Democratic names over a long career — Edward Kennedy, Gary Hart, Mayor Tom Bradley of Los Angeles etc.
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Doug Racine announced today he has snagged Trippi as his [...]
vt.Buzz: Round 2: Gubernatorial candidates Q&A – Doug Racine
June 10, 2010By Aki Soga
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Next up in round two of our Q&A for major party gubernatorial candidates — Doug Racine.
2. What specific steps can a governor take to create jobs? How many jobs will you create?
[Doug Racine] “I want all Vermonters who want a job to be able to get a job that pays enough to support [...]
Times Argus: Trippi to campaign for Racine
June 10, 2010“I am really excited. Joe is somebody who knows Vermont very well, he is obviously very skilled at what he does,” Racine said. “He is a smart guy who has worked a lot of different campaigns around the country and I think he has a lot to offer.”
Release: Racine for Governor Hires Campaign Strategist Joe Trippi
June 10, 2010Joe Trippi, widely regarded as one of the most innovative and successful Democratic political operatives in the country, has signed on as Senior Campaign Strategist and Media Consultant for the Doug Racine for Governor campaign. The announcement caps off an eventful week for the Racine campaign, following major endorsements by the NEA and the AFL-CIO.
“I love Vermont politics. It may be the most interesting in the country — progressive ideals combined with real independence, grassroots activism, and a fierce spirit of optimism. I’m thrilled to be working again in Vermont and supporting Doug Racine’s candidacy for Governor. He is the candidate who is best poised to win in August and again in November, elevate our politics, and help lead this great state to its true potential,” commented Trippi on joining the campaign.
Times Argus: Racine hauls in two big union endorsements
June 8, 2010Racine said being chosen by the two labor groups, which do not often endorse in primary races, could make an important difference for his campaign.
“These are both organizations that have been very active in electoral politics,” Racine said. “They are able to mobilize their members to get involved in campaigns and to vote.”
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Peg Boyle Single, Burlington
“I am supporting Doug Racine for governor because he puts policies and issues before politics and is willing not only to work but to reach across party lines to fight for economic opportunity and health care for all Vermonters.”
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