June 12, 2008 Press Statement:
It is scary that when faced with a heating fuel crisis our governor can only come up with warmed over ideas that will do little, if anything, to help seniors and working families stay warm in winter.
June 10, 2008 Press Statement:
We should not confuse this legislation with the important changes we need in health care. These changes to Catamount will help a few people but do nothing to lower health care costs for our state. (more…)
June 3, 2008 Press Statement:
With the Democratic primaries coming to an end, I look forward to Barack Obama’s general election victory – in Vermont and across the nation. I have said before that the day Obama takes office America will have more than a new President.
I appreciate his ability to come from behind. The early polls and pundits painted him as inexperienced and too far to the left. But he was able to go beyond the pundits to speak to and connect directly to people across the country. (more…)
May 30, 2008 Press Statement:
Luckily, Vermont avoided a disaster today but learned another hard lesson about the cost of putting off essential maintenance. Maintenance and repairs would have cost less and avoided closure of the route 2 bridge connecting Middlesex and Moretown. The current governor has a habit of ignoring tough decisions and postponing the work that we can’t avoid. He is penny wise and pound foolish. His unwillingness to invest in maintenance is costing taxpayers more in the long run. How does this fit in the affordability agenda? (more…)
May 29, 2008 Press Statement:
We launched a campaign for Governor in March, surrounded by over 400 of our closest friends and supporters, after saying in December I would be a candidate.
As far back as August I began reaching out to build a coalition strong enough to defeat an incumbent governor. I made a special effort to reach out to friends in the Democratic Party believing grassroots Democrats shared our goal of electing a governor more in touch with the needs of Vermonters. Many were very supportive. But, the Democratic State Committee refused to meet and talk about a combined effort. (more…)
Friday May 16, 2008 Press Statement:
“Democracy strikes out today with the third veto from my opponent. First he vetoed campaign finance reform which would have limited big money in elections. Then IRV which would have increased participation and now national popular vote, changing our election for president into a one person, one vote system. It’s disappointing that the current governor stands in the way of strengthening our democracy. (more…)
Wednesday May 7, 2008 Press Statement:
“By vetoing the Vermont Yankee Decommissioning bill, Governor Douglas is abandoning Vermont consumers in favor of an out-of-state nuclear power corporation.
Progressive Party gubernatorial candidate Anthony Pollina kicked off his tour of the state in Stowe, Vt. on Sunday.
Pollina, the only declared challenger to 3-term incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Douglas, plans to make stops in all 14 counties. Sunday’s event crosses Lamoille off the “To-Visit” list. (more…)
April 18, 2008 Press Statement:
The April economic forecast for Vermont pointed to more than an economic downturn. It made an especially troubling, but overlooked point about our current economic condition. (more…)
April 17, 2008 Press Statement:
Progressive Party candidate for Governor, Anthony Pollina received the first endorsement by a labor union in this year’s Governor’s race. (more…)
April 9, 2008 Press Statement from Anthony Pollina on IRV Veto:
In his veto of the Instant Run off Voting bill (S.108) Governor Douglas made statements that are either misinformed or intentionally misleading. (more…)
April 4, 2008 Press Statement:
“I am disappointed but not surprised to hear my opponent has vetoed two bills that would strengthen Vermont’s democracy. The current governor has a bad habit of discouraging participation and encouraging big money in politics. (more…)
April 2, 2008 Press Statement:
Vermonters need to know that when it comes to health care the so-called affordability agenda is dead. While talking a good game, my opponent has done nothing to lower the cost of health care. In fact, while the current governor heads out to cut ribbons across Vermont, health costs will grow higher making hard times even harder for many Vermonters, including the most vulnerable. (more…)
March 21, 2008 Press Statement:
As an organizer for many years, I appreciate the need for citizens to have a strong voice in issues that affect their lives. And I am concerned about my opponent’s repeated efforts to discourage public participation in civic life. (more…)
February 29, 2008 Press Statement:
I was struck by the Douglas Administration’s comments in response to my suggestion to use some new revenue generated by the capital gains tax to repair our roads and bridges, creating jobs and saving money in the process. (more…)
February 28, 2008 Press Statement:
“For many people the 2008 election is about change. But, as expected Governor Jim Douglas is up to his old tricks. Trying to mischaracterize what others say and divert attention from real issues. Vermonters deserve better. (more…)