Chris Dodd

Vermont state House Speaker Gaye SymingtonMore than 400 excited Vermont Democratic Party activists gathered Friday night to hear U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd speak at the party's Curtis Leadership Awards. While the speech by the Connecticut Democrat and one-time presidential hopeful was the main attraction, more importantly was Gaye Symington. The state House speaker, who is weighing a gubernatorial run, took on a more prominent role at the events.

It is clear the game of musical chairs has begun. As a potential Symington run against Republican Gov. Jim Douglas seems more imminent, change also seems to be in the air for the House leadership.

While not yet an official candidate for governor, former state Democratic Party chairman Peter Galbraith is beginning to act like one, touting his credentials and earning visibility in a statewide email to party supporters.

The author and former ambassador praised U.S. Sen. and former presidential candidate Chris Dodd, D-Conn., who is slated to headline the state Democratic Party’s David W. Curtis Leadership Awards dinner next Friday.

The Vermont Democratic Party has announced that U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) will headline its Ninth Annual David W. Curtis Leadership Awards dinner on April 25th at the Hilton in Burlngton.

Registration for the event will begin on Monday, March 10th.