Aug 12, 2010
Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie’s campaign for governor criticized the five candidates competing in the Democratic primary for making promises yesterday that will raise taxes and suffocate businesses.
“This is the same tired, pro-tax, anti-job rhetoric we’ve been hearing for months,” campaign manager Corry Bliss said in response to the Democratic debate hosted Wednesday by the Burlington Free Press. “They all want to raise taxes and spend taxpayer dollars on dozens of new programs. When Vermont faces a $120 million deficit and $2 billion in unfunded obligations to teachers and state workers in retirement, it is irresponsible to promise additional programs without clearly identifying how they will pay for them. As the lieutenant governor travels the state, he constantly hears taxpayers saying they’re maxed out. Obviously, his opponents are not listening to Vermonters.”
Bliss said dozens of new government programs Lt. Gov. Dubie’s opponents have promised during their forums will suffocate businesses and job creation by raising taxes. Some highlights from Wednesday’s debate:
- New taxes on “junk food.” – Doug Racine
- Develop infrastructure for long-distance learning. – Deb Markowitz
- Hire six new employees in Tax Dept. – Susan Bartlett
These programs are in addition to dozens of increased government expenditures announced in previous forums, such as:
- All high school students should spend a semester abroad. – Matt Dunne, 1/25/10
- Food for families at home, “not just school lunches or school breakfasts.” – Deb Markowitz, 6/15/10
- Laptop computer for every 6th to 8th grade student – Peter Shumlin, 1/25/10
- Free school lunch for all Vermont schoolchildren, not just for those who qualify based on family income guidelines. – Susan Bartlett, 5/13/10
- Build satellite campuses around the state for better access to UVM and state college system – Doug Racine, 6/30/10
“Brian’s opponents have all proposed dozens of new programs without detailing how they are going to pay for them,” Bliss said. “One thing is clear – if they have their way, Vermonters will pay higher taxes. That will make it more difficult for businesses to create jobs, homeowners to stay in their homes, and those trying to earn a living stay in Vermont. All of Brian’s potential opponents are on record for supporting tax increases.”
Bliss said Lt. Gov. Dubie offers a clear choice to Vermonters who want a stronger focus on building the economy, controlling state spending, and making Vermont more affordable.
As Lt. Gov. Dubie has said repeatedly, by creating jobs and cutting taxes, we can make our economy stronger and Vermonters will have more money left in their own pockets.
Aug 10, 2010
Congratulations to our volunteer of the week, Mindy of Fair Haven. She went door knocking in Wallingford and helped our team at Rutland Friday Night Live.
Mindy has signed up for two shifts for our Test Flight in Rutland next weekend. Please sign up for our Test Flight next weekend as we plan to knock on 10,000 doors in seven counties across Vermont. You can sign up by clicking here.
Aug 09, 2010
Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie said Monday he was thrilled to announce his campaign has surpassed an ambitious grassroots goal – knocking on 40,000 Vermonters’ doors by Labor Day – a full month ahead of schedule.
“I’m so encouraged by the tremendous enthusiasm surrounding this campaign,” Dubie said. “It’s not only from the hardworking volunteers and staff walking door-to-door, but also from supporters who are excited to talk about their hopes for Vermont’s future on their doorsteps, driveways and porches.”
Early this summer, Dubie’s campaign set a goal of knocking on 40,000 doors by Labor Day (
www.40kByLaborDay.com). Supporters hit that mark on Thursday, August 5, at a home in Milton (see photo). It has now set a new goal of 50,000 doors by Labor Day and 60,000 doors by Election Day on November 2.
Matt Zahn knocked on door #40,000 in Milton on Thursday
“This is just one sign of the momentum behind my campaign for governor,” said Dubie, who has knocked on more than 2,000 doors himself, including in neighborhoods in Hardwick, Swanton, Essex, Rutland, Bennington, Brattleboro and Barre. “In every neighborhood, I hear the same thing – we need to grow the economy and create jobs. My message of cutting taxes and making Vermont more affordable is clearly resonating across the state.”
More than 7,500 Vermonters have asked for “Brian Dubie for Governor” yard signs during door knocking and online outreach. They will be delivered this month.
Aug 06, 2010
This weekend we will reach our goal of knocking on 40,000 doors! Will you help us get to our new goal of 60k by November? We can't do it without your help! Please visit our 40K by Labor Day site for all of the information. There you can find where we are walking next and follow us on the trail with our "Dubie Door Knock Counter" and our Vermont map to see where we have doorknocked and how many doors we have left!
Aug 06, 2010
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Locations:
Bennington County
The Riley Residence
201 Weeks Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Caledonia County
Caledonia GOP office
1229 Portland Street
St Johnsbury, VT 05819
Chittenden County
Dubie Headquarters
4540 Williston Road
Willliston, VT 05495
Franklin County
Franklin County GOP
86 North Main Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
Rutland County
Rutland GOP Office
51 Merchants Row
Rutland, VT 05701
Washington County
Residence of Mayor Lauzon
125 Nelson Street
Barre, VT 05641
Windsor County
Windsor GOP office
11 Main Street
Springfield, VT 05156
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Time Shifts for All Locations:
Saturday August 21st
Shift 1: 10am-2pm
(Doorknocking, Phone Calls)
Shift 2: 1pm-4pm
(Doorknocking, Phone Calls)
Shift 3: 5pm-8pm
(Doorknocking, Phone Calls)
Sunday August 22nd
Shift 1: 12pm-4pm
(Doorknocking, Phone Calls)
Monday August 23rd
Shift 1: 10am-2pm
(Doorknocking, Phone Calls)
Shift 2: 2pm-6pm
(Doorknocking, Phone Calls)
Shift 3: 5pm-8pm
(Doorknocking, Phone Calls)
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Aug 04, 2010
Show everyone that you support Brian for Vermont governor by publicly endorsing him! Put your name on the map and leave a personal note of why you are voting for Brian. Click here to support Brian and tell your friends about it too!
Aug 03, 2010
Dubie for Governor Pure Vermont Tour
August 28, 2010
Tour Stops
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12:45pm
St. Albans Amtrak Station
40 Federal Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
1:45pm
Essex Junction Amtrak Station
29 Railroad Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
3:00pm
Montpelier Amtrak Station
Junction and Short Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
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4:50pm
White River Junction Amtrak Station
102 Railroad Row
White River Junction, VT 05001
6:35pm
Bellows Falls Amtrak Station
54 Depot Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
7:40pm
Brattleboro Amtrak Station
10 Vernon Rd
Brattleboro, VT 05301
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Aug 02, 2010
Join us TOMORROW at National Night Out in South Burlington! Details below:
Tuesday August 3rd
National Night Out -South Burlington
Parade Line-Up 5:15pm
Merchant's Bank Parking Lot
275 Kennedy Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Click Here For Directions To The National Night Out Parade
We are looking for volunteers to walk with our campaign. For more information on volunteering and becoming a Dubie Co-Pilot please contact Justin Shaffer at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 802.598.3540
Jul 29, 2010
To finish July strong and keep Brian in the lead, we need a big push! That's why we have set a goal to raise $20k by July 31st in our Green Mountain Challenge. Will you help us reach our goal by donating to our campaign? We can't do it without your help! For more information about our Green Mountain Challenge, click here.
Jul 28, 2010
Thank you for your continued grassroots support - our team has knocked on over 35,000 doors statewide and we received a great reception during our St Albans tour on Monday. Congratulations to our volunteer of the week, Walter Anderson of Hyde Park. Walter and his truck have been a mainstay at our parades including the Barre Heritage Festival and Lyndonville Stars and Stripes. Thank you Walter!
This Saturday Brian will be at the Franklin County Field Days. We are looking for volunteers to join him as he enjoys the 4 Wheeler and Tractor Pulls during the day. On Tuesday night our campaign will march in the National Night Out in South Burlington. Please join us!
Saturday July 31st
Franklin County Field Days
Volunteer Meet-Up 9:45am
Franklin County GOP Booth
1 Airport Road
Highgate Center, VT 05459
Click Here For Directions To The Franklin County Field Days
Tuesday August 3rd
National Night Out -South Burlington
Parade Line-Up 5:15pm
Merchant's Bank Parking Lot
275 Kennedy Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Click Here For Directions To The National Night Out Parade
For more information or to RSVP please contact Justin Shafffer: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 802-598-3540.
Jul 28, 2010
Brian Dubie is excited to welcome the support of the Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont, which today announced it has unanimously endorsed Dubie's campaign for governor.
“I have tremendous respect for the work these brave men and women do,” Dubie said. “Their commitment to serving their communities is an inspiration, and I am honored to have their support in my campaign for governor of Vermont.”
The union represents fire fighters, EMTs and paramedics from 12 municipal departments across Vermont – Barre City, Barre Town EMTs, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Burlington, Hartford, Montpelier, Rutland City, St. Johnsbury, South Burlington, Springfield and Williston. They respond to 45,000 emergency calls a year and cover an estimated 40 percent of the state’s population.
“Brian cares about Vermont communities, and that’s important to us,” said Matt Vinci, a captain with the South Burlington Fire Dept. and president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont. “The ability to deliver effective and efficient emergency services across Vermont is critical. We have worked through several issues with Brian as chair of the Governor’s Homeland Security Advisory Council to be able to ensure Vermont is a safe place to live, work and raise a family.”
Vinci noted the union considered all candidates, but said Brian Dubie has relationships and lines of communications that have been established with the union’s members over many years.
“This is not about party affiliation,” Vinci said, noting the union had also endorsed Democrats Steve Howard for Lt. Governor and Jim Condos for Secretary of State. “That points to the credibility of our process. It’s about who has been there for us and for the issues important to our members being able to deliver vital services to Vermonters.”
Vinci said the union’s members will be working hard until November campaigning for Brian Dubie. “Our members are very engaged in the political process,” he said. “We’re a small organization but have an immense amount of resources. We are excited about working from all corners of the state to ensure Brian is our next governor.”
Fire fighters will be knocking on doors, waving signs, and working on Dubie’s behalf to get voters to the polls. Every candidate the union has endorsed in a statewide race has gone on to victory on Election Day.
“Brian connects very well with my members,” Vinci said. “His time serving our country, his affiliation with a union as a captain with American Airlines, his values for the issues important to working Vermonters – all of it came together for our unanimous endorsement.”
Jul 27, 2010
On Monday, Brian had lunch with several Franklin County farmers. You can see some pictures from the event here!
Jul 26, 2010
Please come out and join us for doorknocking in St. Albans this afternoon! Show your support for Brian by helping him campaign and spread the word to your friends! Information below:
St. Albans Downtown Tour and Door To Door
Meet-Up : 1pm
St.. Albans Free Library
11 Maiden Lane
St Albans, VT 05478
Click Here For Directions To Our St. Albans Walk
