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.
We’ve been checking in with Vermont Republicans this week as they attend the GOP convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.
We’re
getting some reaction to Palin and McCain today from Suzanne
Butterfield. She’s the Chair of the Windsor County Republican Committee
and Secretary of the State Republican Party.
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.
Vermont Republicans say they’re surprised and thrilled
that John McCain has tapped Alaska
governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate.
They say Palin provides an important balance to the
GOP ticket.
VPR’s Bob Kinzel reports.