Conservative governor, liberal lawmakers clash in Vermont

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press


David Jordan, Associated Press
Updated 10:44 am, Sunday, May 27, 2018

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's fiscally conservative Republican Gov. Phil Scott is clashing with the state's famously liberal Legislature.

Scott has vetoed a series of bills dear to many lawmakers. One would have created a paid family leave program and another would have gradually raised the minimum wage to $15.

Democratic leaders said the measure would have made the state more affordable for workers. They suggested his vetoes will be a central issue when Scott faces re-election this fall.

The tense standoff over fiscal matters comes after a legislative session where Scott was able to find common ground with Democrats and progressives in the Legislature.

Read more: https://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Conservative-governor-liberal-lawmakers-clash-in-12947364.php

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1. In Nov we'll see what the citizens of Vermont think. nt

[karynnj]

2. Sadly, I think Scott will win .... I will of course, vote against him because of his positions

Long time Vermonters have all told me the norm in the state is to give an elected governor a longer than two year chance. In addition, Scott got a lot of liberal credit when he stood up to the NRA and the gun rights people. So far, the Democrats spoken of as likely to oppose him are not those with high name recognition.

[bitterross]

4. Another thing, People are often liberal in talk, but not so much in the voting booth

I don't know the population of Vermont well enough to say whether it is true there or not. But, a lot of people talk a good game about raising the minimum wage and paid leave until they think about how it will affect prices they pay. Then, in the voting booth they become less liberal.

My point is, a lot of people may be happy with his vetoes even if they claim to have been in favor of the legislation.

[Uncle Joe]

3. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread Judi Lynn