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  Sizing up the 2010 Vermont governor's race
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Last EditedCOSDem  Sep 17, 2009 02:55pm
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News DateThursday, September 17, 2009 08:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionJust a little under a year ago, in this space, I noted that Gov. Jim Douglas was a virtual shoo-in for governor in the 2010 election, should he decide to run. As you’ve surely heard or read by now, Douglas has, indeed, announced his intention to not run in 2010.

True to his Vermont spirit, Douglas assured Vermonters that he would serve out his term, unlike some other notable Republican governors. When VPR’s Bob Kinzel suggested that Douglas could give his Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie a leg up in the 2010 election by stepping down early, Douglas was unequivocal about his intention to go the distance.

With the curtain on the Incumbent Protection Plan drawn back, Douglas’ decision opens up possibilities for a new face in the office, the same way Howard Dean’s decision gave Douglas his chance and Madeleine Kunin’s decision allowed Richard Snelling to step back into the governor’s office.

On the Republican side, there are several familiar names mentioned as contenders, though none have officially announced as yet. These include Dubie, former Vermont National Guard Commander Gen. Martha Rainville, recent Republican convert Tom Salmon and Mark Snelling, son of the late aforementioned governor. The general consensus is that everyone else is awaiting Dubie’s decision before moving ahead with their own plans.

On the Democratic side, there are several familiar names, many of whom are now serving the state with distinction. Unlike the Republicans, though, some are not waiting to make their intentions known.
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