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In reply to the discussion: Talking about Sanders statement of a possible run in 2020 and positioning self. [View all]karynnj
(59,501 posts)though she was replaced by a Democrat. Why is Bernie responsible for that - were Ted Kennedy and John Kerry, a pretty powerful set of Democratic Senators responsible for a series of Republican governors - Weld, Swift, Cellucci, and Romney??
I voted for Sue Minter, the Democrat, but Phil Scott is a Vermont Republican - something far different than those in the House and Senate.
Note that Massachusetts also has a Republican governor, again very different than the normal Republicans. Note that both Baker and Scott joined with the states that are commiting to fight climate change. Scott made an announcement last month, with the Mayors of Burlington, St Albans etc, some businesses and some NGOs. They will have a mini "Paris Accord" this fall where they make their commitments to lower the state's carbon footprint.