VPR Evening News September 4th, 2008

Governor Douglas and Senator Leahy differ on the veep selection of Sarah Palin; Eight Vermont Republican delegates are married couples; Crime down 3% in Vermont; and commentator Henry Homeyer says our gardens need more rain.

Vermont’s Republican delegation happy with VP pick

Vermont Republicans have rallied around Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, John McCain’s pick as a vice presidential running mate. The state’s delegates to the Republican National Convention say revelations about Palin’s family have done nothing to dampen their enthusiasm. VPR’s Ross Sneyd reports.