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lapucelle

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15. I don't know why Hallquist did not receive enthusiastic and robust support from the senator.

Reply to George II (Reply #13)

Mon Aug 3, 2020, 10:36 AM

Aug 2020

The most specific parts of Hallquist’s platform follow a now-familiar progressive model: a $15 minimum wage, Medicare for all and free higher education. She is also campaigning on an aggressive expansion of renewable electricity and high-speed broadband access across the state.

Hallquist said the anti-transgender policies of the Trump administration, including the attempt to ban trans people from serving in the military and the reversal of Obama-era protections for trans people in gender-segregated facilities, were factors in her decision to run for office.

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/transgender-candidate-governor-wins-vermont-primary-n900781

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85 Vermont inmates in Mississippi prison test positive for Covid-19 [View all] lapucelle Aug 2020 OP

The bigger question should be TexasTowelie Aug 2020 #1

Happening all over the country... Wounded Bear Aug 2020 #2

Yes, I know that there are private contractors that are in the prison industrial complex. TexasTowelie Aug 2020 #5

+1000 sheshe2 Aug 2020 #26

Prominent Vermont politicians need to work harder to support and elect a Democrat as governor. lapucelle Aug 2020 #4

My first reaction, as well. n/t Ms. Toad Aug 2020 #36

Everything about that headline is an example Voltaire2 Aug 2020 #3

Sold down the river, literally greenjar_01 Aug 2020 #6

There are hundreds of prisoners in Vermont who have served their minimums and could be WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2020 #7

Apparently some hellholes are more hellish than others. lapucelle Aug 2020 #8

What Does Senator Sanders Have to Say about Shipping VT Prisoners MineralMan Aug 2020 #9

Ok. Voltaire2 Aug 2020 #30

That does not address MM's question. sheshe2 Aug 2020 #35

It would abolish the for profit prison system Voltaire2 Aug 2020 #37

Has Senator Sanders used his vast grass roots ground game to raise money or campaign.... George II Aug 2020 #10

He didn't in 2018 when Christine Hallquist was running. lapucelle Aug 2020 #12

In 2018 he didn't even endorse Hallquist until five weeks before the election, and... George II Aug 2020 #13

I don't know why Hallquist did not receive enthusiastic and robust support from the senator. lapucelle Aug 2020 #15

I know. George II Aug 2020 #17

And Governor Scott had already implemented his "ship them out to for-profit prisons" policy in 2018 lapucelle Aug 2020 #16

What Does Senator Sanders Have to Say about Shipping VT Prisoners MineralMan Aug 2020 #11

The Senate is in recess so you should get your answer soon. nt TexasTowelie Aug 2020 #18

... NurseJackie Aug 2020 #19

Oh, probably not. MineralMan Aug 2020 #20

He had a long interview on Ali Velshi's show yesterday morning, didn't mention this at all. George II Aug 2020 #21

I see you're still waiting, lapucelle Aug 2020 #22

K&R betsuni Aug 2020 #14

KR TY Cha Aug 2020 #23

Mahalo, my friend... lapucelle Aug 2020 #24

.. Cha Aug 2020 #25

It does not need to be under his jurisdiction... sheshe2 Aug 2020 #27

After all, this problem is in his backyard... lapucelle Aug 2020 #28

So Vermont's incarcerated... sheshe2 Aug 2020 #29

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Aug 2020 #31

It was just a campaign thing for him. Just like he didn't do anything to support single payer JI7 Aug 2020 #32

I have no words. sheshe2 Aug 2020 #33

I know what you mean JI7 Aug 2020 #34

What's the source that says that Vermont inmates lose voting rights in out of state prisons? sl8 Aug 2020 #38