Vermont Needs YOU!
By Rob Roper

We’re less than two weeks away from the deadline to become a candidate, and we still have a few House and Senate seats in search of candidates. If you have ever thought of running for public office, NOW is the time to contact us.

Last week, we highlighted a Democratic House candidate who described his experience in Vermont as "life-bumming."  We wanted to show just how important it is for people like you to step forward – and RUN for office.

The response to our email was phenomenal, and as a result we now have several more great candidates to run for the Legislature!  But we still need a few more.  To further illustrate the urgency, we would like to showcase another out-of-the-mainstream candidate that the Democrats are fielding this year.

Rep. Patti Komline of Dorset, the Assistant House Minority Leader, is one of the most respected legislators in Montpelier. In fact, she was recently voted by readers of Politickervt.com as the "Smartest Legislator" in Vermont, and was one of only 10 state leaders from across the nation to be nominated as a "Rising State Leader."  However, the Democrat running against Komline (in his second go-around) sees things differently.

In 2006, Komline’s opponent stated that he was "…running against a total doofus…" And in debates and blog posts, he trumpeted one of the most disturbing campaign messages that we have ever heard from a candidate:

"Several weeks ago, packaged spinach was recalled.  Several people died or were sickened by eating contaminated spinach."

"I say all Republicans are spinach!"

At the same time, he charged that Lt. Governor Brian Dubie (a decorated veteran) was "…just an arrogant theocratic war criminal."

This is the kind of candidate actively supported by the Vermont Democratic Party.  As recently as last night, they were calling prospective volunteers within the district to help with his campaign.

Are these the kind of legislators that you want in Montpelier? Are these the kind of people who will keep our streets safe for children and ensure our future economic security?

We didn’t think so.  But if hard-working Vermonters – like you – don’t step forward, who will? Call us – TODAY!

Rob Roper rroper@vtgop.org, Tayt Brooks tbrooks@vtgop.org, or call 802-223-3411.
 

Rob Roper is Chairman of the Vermont GOP