April 9, 2008 - 1:09pm
What’s behind Symington’s potential gubernatorial bid?
By Wally EdgeRumors are swirling around the state house that the Speaker's new interest in pursuing the governorship is based on her lack of support from her own caucus. Due to an inability to take advantage of their superior numbers and a lack of progress or control over the message, house Democrats are frustrated.
We began hearing these rumors last week but now that it looks as some insiders think that she couldn’t keep her position if she wanted too.
"The speaker has no choice but to run for something else, the writing is on the wall that her caucus will not be supporting her for re-election as Speaker when the new session opens up next year," a capital regular said.
Again rumors are swirling around who wants it and who are the front runners to replace Symington.
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I'd be inclined to agree
I'd be inclined to agree with Wally. She's a weak speaker and will be a weak candidate. She must be running because she feels she can help Douglas even more than she has.
Nonsense, Wally. Weren't
Nonsense, Wally. Weren't you able to get even a single one of these people to give their name for the record?
A handful of Douglas Democrats may be "disgruntled" with Speaker Symington's leadership but the majority of them--along with the Progressives--would be voting for her continuing leadership if she weren't heading to the Executive Branch.
Gaye will be one of Vermont's finest Governors.
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