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Randy Brock, right, is congratulated by Gov. James Douglas after he announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state auditor in Montpelier in July.

VPR's Peter Biello speaks with Middlebury College political science professor emeritus Eric Davis about a variety of issues, including the political landscape facing Vermont Republicans in the upcoming election.

Davis says Republicans need to give Randy Brock the resources he needs to run a competitive campaign for governor, so that Gov. Peter Shumlin has to work for re-election.

Click listen to hear the interview.