Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington impressed staff of the Democratic Governors Association, potential fundraisers, and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius when the House Speaker travelled to Washington, D.C. this week. But not every candidate made it through the week on top. See who won and who lost on this week's Winners & Losers.
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Gaye SymingtonReturned from a day trip to the nation's capital with several new contacts in her Rolodex, including: Democratic Governors Association staff, potential fundraisers, as well as Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. |
IBM workersOnce the state's largest employer, computer-giant IBM announced that it would lay off 180 workers at its Essex Junction plant. |
TaxesThis politically charged topic was this week's buzzword around the state. Tax reform made headlines with all three gubernatorial campaigns taking part in the mudslinging. |
Randy BrockBrock's plans to recapture his former office were put on hold when State Auditor Tom Salmon's (a Navy reservist) deployment made Brock uncomfortable with the prospect of running against a solider serving in the Middle East. |
Mary HooperThe Montpelier mayor formally announced that she is running for the Washington-5 House seat. One problem: She'll be challenging a fellow Democrat (See Losers). |
Rob RoperThough he said the Associated Press took his comments out of context, the GOP chief sparked outcry from Montpelier to D.C. when it appeared that he was making State Auditor Tom Salmon's deployment a political issue. |
Tom StevensThe former Waterbury town selectboard chairman became the first candidate to enter the race for the Washington-Chittenden-1 seat being vacated by outgoing state Rep. Bob Dostis (D-Waterbury). |
John AndersonLacking the support of his would-be running mate Rep. Warren Kitzmiller (D-Montpelier), Anderson now faces a serious challenge from Montpelier Mayor Mary Hooper in a three-way Democratic primary. |
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Harry ChenOn the cusp of becoming the Democrats' latest lieutenant governor prospect, Chen decided to leave politics altogether. |
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Chen shouuld be a winner..
Opting out of the lieutenant governor's race saved him face on what would've turned into a statewide skewering by Brian Dubie. Dubie is unstoppable and will probably take the reigns from Douglas in 2010.
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