State Dem Chair Criticizes Gov. Scott's Reaction to Government Shutdown

VT Dems accuse Guv Scott of side-stepping his responsibility - Vermont Daily Chronicle

By Paul Bean  The Vermont Democrats publicly criticized Governor Phil Scott yesterday morning (10/6) for his recent call for a “clean” continuing resolution (CR) to end the ongoing government shutdown, accusing Governor Scott of “side-stepping his responsibility to stand up for Vermonters.” “While our congressional delegation is in Washington fighting to protect tens of thousands of Vermonters from losing access to healthcare, Governor Scott is …

State Dem Chair criticizes Gov. Scott's reaction to government shutdown

With the federal government shutdown in its fifth day, the state Democratic Party took issue with a letter Republican Gov. Phil Scott sent before the shut down even began.

Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director May Hanlon Issues Statement in Response to Governor Phil Scott’s Recent Letter to Senate Leaders Regarding a Government Shutdown

Vermont Democrats believe that we must put people ahead of politics. Let’s be clear about where hyper-partisan extremism is coming from: Republicans in Congress and Donald Trump. Donald Trump and his extremist allies have chosen to shut down the government rather than work with Democrats to protect Vermonters. “Governor Scott is right that a government shutdown is harmful to Vermonters, especially our service members, veterans, and those who rel…