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Vt’s primary may be influential, after all

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For months, many political observers have doubted that Vermont’s presidential primary would have much influence on the nominating process. But as voters head to the polls in New Hampshire, a scenario is developing that could raise Vermont’s national profile.
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Internet and Presidential Campaigns

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The Internet’s role in the presidential campaign is breaking new ground with candidates gathering dollars and supporters online, and the advent of the YouTube Debate. We talk with Garrett Graff, author of the book, "The First Campaign," about new media in politics. Also in the program, Dr. Robert Shapiro explains the science of a migraine, and VPR’s Tim Johnson reflects on the genre of medical TV shows.
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Dean supports rotating regional presidential primaries

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Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean says he’d like to see his party adopt a system of rotating regional presidential primaries beginning in 2012. Dean says the approach would give most states an opportunity to have a greater influence on the selection of presidential nominees.
Vermont Edition

Field of Democratic Presidential Candidates

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We talk with the political analyst Eric Davis of the field of Democratic presidential candidates, and which of them are gaining traction with Vermont politicos and primary voters. Also, reviving the American Chestnut Tree and picking the perfect Jack O’ Lantern pumpkin.
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Obama first to qualify for Vt. presidential primary

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Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama became the first candidate this afternoon to qualify for Vermont’s presidential primary. And new campaign finance reports show that Obama has raised more money in Vermont than all the other Democratic and Republican candidates combined.
Vermont Edition

Catamount Health Plan

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After years of political wrangling, Vermont’s answer to covering the uninsured takes another step forward. Beginning Monday, October 1, qualified Vermonters can begin to register for Catamount Health. The state is spending state and federal funds of about $1.4 million to help market the plan. We look at the state’s efforts to reach 65,000 uninsured Vermonters, and we talk about who’s eligible, and how to sign up.
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Live from Dartmouth College

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Dartmouth College is humming with activity as students return to class and the Democratic presidential candidates hit the campus. On Wednesday night, students will be scrutinizing the candidates as they debate at the Hopkins Center on campus. Join Vermont Edition for a live broadcast from Dartmouth College, where we talk politics with students and learn how young people are sizing up the presidential race.