Gov. Hoff: Dems, Progs must work together
Letter to the Editor:
For a long time I have felt that the Democratic and Progressive parties should work together for the common good of Vermont.
In the absence of a viable Democratic candidate it seems to me that the candidacy of Anthony Pollina offers such an opportunity.
I do not know Pollina well. Several Democrats that I respect know him well and give him high grades in terms of his character and devotion to Vermont. Certainly he is “right” on the issues facing Vermont.
It is my understanding that he seeks the support of the Democratic Party.
Given this situation it seems to me that we Democrats should set aside partisan politics and support Pollina.
PHILIP H. HOFF
Burlington
The writer is former governor of Vermont.
This Letter to the Editor was posted in the Monday, March 17, 2008 issue of The Burlington Free Press.
March 17th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Thank you, Phil Hoff! It is indeed time for the Democratic Party and the Progressives to look beyond party politics as usual and seriously work together for the good of Vermont, now. The Democrats’ proposal to meet with Progs in June doesn’t help. Please think and work outside the box.