The
number of voters using the early ballot system for this year’s primary election
is considerably lower than expected. Political
observers believe it’s a sign that overall turnout for the primary will be
lower than projected. That may mean the five-way Democratic contest for
governor will be even more competitive.
Candidates in this month’s primary election are working hard to capture voters’ attention. One
of their tried-and-true techniques is to tour the state on a theme, essentially giving the same speech in different towns.
We learn more about Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Matt Dunne. Also, a talk with Shelburne Museum Director Stephan Jost about new exhibits at the museum this summer.
Dunne was a House member for
4 terms in the 1990s, and a state senator from 2002 to 2006. He also worked for a time as the head of ‘Americorps
VISTA’ in Washington, D.C., and he now works in community relations for the
internet search engine Google.
Democrat Matt Dunne discusses his campaign for governor as part of our series of interviews with the six candidates in the race. And scientist Mary Watzin of UVM explains the ecological impact of zebra mussels on Lake Champain.
Former
state senator Matt Dunne says he’s considering entering the Gubernatorial race
because he says Vermont has an opportunity to adopt an innovative agenda.