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vt.Buzz: Q&A with Vermont gubernatorial candidates: Doug Racine
June 4, 2010By Aki Soga
We’re asking each of the seven declared candidates from the three major parties — Democratic, Republican and Progressive — to give Vermonters a better idea of who they are, where they stand on issue, and what specific ideas they have for solving challenges the state faces.
The candidates’ answers will appear each Tuesday in [...]
Deerfield Valley News: Racine tells group he has economic plan for Vermont Read more: Deerfield Valley News – Racine tells group he has economic plan for Vermont
June 3, 2010Racine told committee members he is a native Vermonter, raised in Burlington, and a small business owner. He said his experience in government, as lieutnant governor and Chittenden County state senator, as well as his experience as owner of a family automobile dealership, have prepared him to be governor. “I’m ready for the job, and I’m excited about the job,” he said. “I feel like I have a lot to offer the state, and the state is ready to move forward.”
VTDigger: On video: 7 gubernatorial candidates deliver spiels to business leaders
May 28, 2010Chris Graff, former veteran bureau chief and reporter for the Associated Press, posed questions to the candidates that were submitted by members of the Chamber.
Each candidate had 10 minutes to answer the questions, which ranged from “What unique characteristics would you bring to the role of governor?” to “Is Vermont anti-business” to “What is your favorite candy bar?”
Times Argus: Vermont health care bill becomes law, without Gov. Douglas signature
May 28, 2010Sen. Doug Racine, who championed the bill in the Senate and is running to replace Douglas, said he was happy the measure will now become law.
But he disagrees with Douglas about the governor’s assertion that the drug sample disclosure section will limit doctors’ willingness to give out free samples.
“None of the data reported will be identified by individual physician,” Racine said. “The Medical Society did not oppose that provision. The pharmaceutical industry opposed that provision.”
Burlington Free Press: Vermont governor candidates answer questions
May 28, 2010Each was asked what makes him or her distinct from the others.
“Seriousness of purpose,” responded Democrat Doug Racine of Richmond, a state senator and former lieutenant governor, who said he voted against the state budget bill this year because it leaves an $8 million gap still to be filled. “We can’t play ‘let’s pretend,’” Racine said.
Racine Statement on S.88 becoming Law
May 27, 2010“I am pleased that S.88 has been allowed to become law today. It is the essential next step for health care reform in Vermont. I am proud that, as chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, I was able to craft this bill with the help of many legislators and advocates, and to achieve a non-partisan, strong majority vote in both houses. I made a promise in the fall to move Vermont forward in addressing our health care crisis, and I kept that promise.”
VPR: Gubernatorial Candidates Want To Add Jobs
May 27, 2010(Racine) “We need to talk about the services that we need to deliver and what Vermonters need our families our businesses and our communities and then try and set a fair tax policy and fair tax rates in response to that.”
WPTZ: Seven Vt. Gov. Candidates At Business Forum
May 27, 2010Seven people vying to succeed Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas are laying out their ideas for boosting the state’s economy.
The gubernatorial candidates talked about jobs, economic development and business Thursday at a forum that drew about 100 people to the Sheraton hotel in South Burlington.
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WCAX: Vt. gubernatorial candidates talk business
May 27, 2010“I think what’s working best and what’s most important is our job training program and our ability to have and maintain a high quality work force,” said Doug Racine, Democrat for governor. “When I talk to a lot of business people, what they are looking for in this state– along with a permit process that works and tax policies that work– they want a high quality work force.”
vt.Buzz: A talk with Doug Racine yields a few primary election differences
May 25, 2010By Mike Townsend
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I have seen Dubie do his gig before the audience he most wants to capture – business — and I was impressed. I was told he did well this morning for the Vermont Tiger crowd. The many times Sen. Shumlin has stopped by the Free Press, I know he too can hold his [...]
I'm For Doug
George Cross, Winooski
Doug Racine is a strong supporter of health care for all Vermont citizens. He understands that can only happen with governmental participation. Doug Racine knows that Vermont has good schools and he has worked hard to ensure that all Vermont children have equal education opportunity. He understands that this will require continued property tax equity for all home owners and businesses. Doug Racine is a positive promoter of Vermont business and industry. He understands that the Governor needs to be the economic leader, the constant cheerleader for economic development and the crucial partner providing assistance to commuities so that they in turn can nuture new and current business development. I support Doug Racine for Governor of Vermont!
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