VTDigger: Racine ready to vote no on Yankee now
February 8, 2010
[...]“The continuing news of more trititum leaks and the ongoing issue of Vermont Yankee officials lying to Vermonters further reinforces my commitment to vote to shut down this aging nuclear power plant when its license expires in 2012. I was disappointed that Jim Douglas and Brian Dubie want to call a “time-out” to give Entergy the time to mount a public relations campaign to regain the confidence of Vermonters before a vote is held in the legislature. I think this is just plain wrong. Vermonters deserve better.
I’ve known what my vote will be for a long time, and I’m ready to vote to shut the plant down in 2012. I’m waiting for the leadership to bring this issue to the Senate floor. I am also ready to lead Vermont into a green energy future as governor. We must focus our efforts on conservation, efficiency, and local and regional sources of renewable power.”[...]
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Linda Costello, Essex Junction
“During Doug’s last campaign, my husband and I agreed to put a Racine sign in our yard. One Sunday afternoon the sign arrived and Doug was delivering it. Doug and my husband talked for more than half an hour about Vermont, its history, and needs. We were both impressed by his quiet manner and knowledge of the state. Recently, I had another opportunity to talk with him. Again his concern for Vermonters came through as well as his understanding of the requirements necessary to running a successful business. It is my belief that he will strike a balance between preserving our quality of life and creating a healthy environment for business in our state.”