VT Slate Release
Releases Slate of Endorsed Candidates in Vermont
Burlington, VT Today Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed 11 candidates who are seeking office in Vermont. DFA endorsed Peter Shumlin and
Cassandra Gekas as the best choice for Governor and Lt. Governor.
"Both Gov. Shumlin and Cass Gekas are
leaders who have the best interest of Vermonters in mind, said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. Its not just about relationships; its
about the integrity that each will use to govern. Thats why DFA is proud to endorse both Gov.
Shumlin and Cass Gekas. Each issue that matters to the people of Vermont they
keep that in mind.
Im honored to accept DFAs endorsement
for Governor, said Governor Peter Shumlin.
Their vision for healthcare for all is exactly what I want to accomplish
here in Vermont. With 45,000 Vermonters uninsured and 160,000 underinsured, a
single-payer system is the next step.
This plan will contain the skyrocketing cost of healthcare; grow the
economy and get health care off the backs of our small businesses. With DFAs support, I believe we will be able
to move Vermont to a health care system where all Vermonters have access to
quality, affordable healthcare.
I am honored to receive the endorsement
of Democracy for America. DFA is an
organization dedicated to the kind of grassroots, people-powered political
action that Vermont and our nation needs, said
Cass Gekas, a candidate for Vermont Lieutenant Governor. I have always been
a firm believer that motivating people to get involved in their political
landscape is essential to maintaining a thriving democracy. The hard-working staff and volunteers at DFA
share these values and promote them through their actions. I am proud to have their support and will
continue to embody the kind of politics that put people first.
Other Vermont endorsed candidates include:
Beth Pearce
for State Treasurer,
Tim Ashe
for Vermont State Senate,
Dave
Zuckerman for Vermont State Senate,
Phil Baruth
for Vermont State Senate,
Sally Fox
for Vermont State Senate,
Ginny Lyons
for Vermont State Senate,
Debbie
Ingram for Vermont State Senate,
Mike
McCarthy for State Representative 3-1, and
Kesha Ram
for State Representative 6-4.
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