We look at the power and pitfalls that come with holding a supermajority in the state legislature and hear about the Mental Health Law Project. 

Sen. Patrick Leahy says he'll support a renewal of a ban on the sale of semi-automatic assault weapons. He says he'll also back a plan to require background checks at all gun shows.

Senator Patrick Leahy talks about what he thinks should happen with gun laws and retired Middlebury College political science professor Eric Davis discusses how politics influences gun control legislation.

Our political round table looks at how the races have shaped up after the filing deadline, with a particular focus on the candidates for governor, attorney general, auditor, and treasurer.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Brock discusses the issues facing the state, retired political science professor Eric Davis sizes up the gubernatorial race and we listen to the voices in the news.

We look at the 2012 priorities of the Vermont Progressive Party and hear how the contested Republican Presidential primary could bring new interest.

Retired Middlebury College Political Science Professor Eric Davis believes Irene has altered Vermont's political landscape for the 2012 campaign.

We hear how communities hit hardest by Tropical Storm Irene are responding, political scientist Eric Davis looks at how Irene has altered Vermont's political landscape and we listen back to the voices in the news this week.

We get the local reaction to Washington's debt ceiling plan, and Eric Davis discusses the politics of the Vermont delegation's vote on the bill.

Retired Middlebury College Political Science Professor Eric Davis looks at who is considering running for state-wide office in the 2012 election cycle.

Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott discusses his outlook on the major bills of the recent legislative session. Plus, retired Middlebury College Political Science Professor Eric Davis looks at the 2012 state-wide races. And we listen back to the voices in the news this week.

Political analyst Eric Davis looks at how Governor Shumlin will navigate issues like the health care bill, the state budget and Vermont Yankee.

As the five way race for the Democratic nomination for governor enters its final days, political analysts say the contest is still wide open.

VPR's Bob Kinzel talks with Middlebury College political science professor Eric Davis about how the anti-incumbent trend will play out for the Vermotn elecitions.

Middlebury College political science professor emeritus Eric Davis examines how the anti-incumbent trend could influence some of Vermont's primary and general election races.

Governor Jim Douglas addresses this week's Senate vote on Vermont Yankee that he has labeled “meaningless.” He also discusses his plan for property tax reform.

VPR's Bob Kinzel talks with political analyst Eric Davis of Middlebury College about why there's so more interest in the open governor's seat with nearly a year to go before Election Day.

Political analyst Eric Davis looks at the crowded field of gubernatorial candidates for 2010. And VPR's Steve Zind talks with a digital forensics expert about the authenticity of a famous historic photo.

VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Political Analyst Eric Davis and Republican Senator Kevin Mullin about Governor Douglas' announcement that he won't seek re-election in 2010.

Vermont's Progressive Party says it would support a Democratic candidate for governor in 2010 if the candidate passes a litmus test on three issues. Bob Kinzel talks with Anthony Pollina about Democrats and Progressives getting behind one candidate. Also, political analysis with Eric Davis of Middlebury.

Political analyst Eric Davis, Secretary Neale Lunderville and Senator Susan Bartlett  join VPR's Jane Lindholm to discuss the ramifications of yesterday's override of Governor Jim Douglas's budget veto.

The legislature's vote to override the governor's veto ends the tumultuous debate over the state budget.  We talk with Eric Davis, Neale Lunderville and Susan Bartlett about what the vote means for the state's political climate.  Also, we visit mystery writer Archer Mayor.

The Governor's formal veto yesterday sets up a showdown at the statehouse later this morning. We got in touch with Middlebury College Political Scientist Eric Davis, and asked him if he was surprised that Douglas put himself in the spotlight of history by vetoing the budget