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Dunsmore Analyzes Election’s Foreign Policy Implications
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With a look at what President Barack Obama’s second term will mean for foreign policy we’re joined by veteran diplomatic and foreign correspondent for ABC News and VPR commentator, Barrie Dunsmore.VPR News
Vermont Continues To Be Blue State
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Vermonters went to the polls yesterday. And it was a good day for Democrats in Vermont. Democrats won all the statewide races, except for Lieutenant Governor, Phil Scott will continue to hold that post And Independent Bernie Sanders will continue to be U.S. Senator. Retired Middlebury College Political Scientist Eric Davis joins VPR’s Mitch Wertlieb for a look at the election.VPR News
Handful Of Incumbents Lose House Seats
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A handful of incumbents have lost their bids for re-election to the Vermont House.VPR News
Democrats May Have Picked Up Senate Seat
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With all but two towns reporting in the Essex-Orleans district, returns show former Representative John Rodgers of Glover taking a seat vacated by Republican Senator Vince Illuzzi.VPR News
Bernie Sanders Cruises To Re-Election
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Independent Senator Bernie Sanders cruised to re-election Tuesday night, defeating Republican John MacGovern with more than 70 percent of the vote.VPR News
Rep. Welch Wins Fourth Term
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Congressman Peter Welch won a fourth term representing Vermont, easily defeating political newcomer Mark Donka.VPR News
Lt. Gov. Scott Becomes Lone Republican
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Lt. Governor Phil Scott is the sole Republican to win a statewide office in Vermont this year. Scott easily defeated Cassandra Gekas, who ran as both a Democrat and a Progressive.VPR News
Pearce Wins Solid Victory
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Incumbent Democratic Treasurer Beth Pearce has won a solid victory over her Republican challenger Wendy Wilton. Many political observers thought this race was going to be very close, but in the end, Pearce won by a margin of roughly ten percentage points.VPR News
