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politics18 days ago•7 min saved

Vermont Governor Race Tightens as Scott’s Approval Plummets Amid Polling Discrepancies

Incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott faces his tightest reelection bid in a decade, with new polls showing a narrow lead over Democrat Amanda Janoo. While Scott’s approval ratings have dropped significantly, particularly among Democrats, conflicting surveys from Vermont Public and the University of New Hampshire present contradictory results, highlighting a highly contested race with 16-20% of voters undecided.

via Vermont Public|

#amanda-janoo #phil-scott #politics

politics22 days ago•0 min saved

UNH Poll Shows Janoo Leading Scott by Six Points in Vermont Governor's Race

A new University of New Hampshire poll indicates Democrat Amanda Janoo leads Republican incumbent Phil Scott by six points in the Vermont governor's race. The survey, conducted in mid-September, marks a significant shift from Scott's previous wide victories, driven by declining approval among Democrats and national anti-Republican sentiment. While Scott's campaign disputes the methodology, experts note the race remains fluid with six weeks remaining until the November 3 election.

via WCAX|

#2026-midterms #amanda-janoo #phil-scott

politics4 months ago•5 min saved

Vermont’s Phil Scott launches sixth-term bid, touting affordability

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced he is running for a sixth two-year term, maintaining strong popularity (roughly 74% approval) and filing his candidacy at the Secretary of State’s Office. He’s unlikely to face a competitive Republican primary, while Democrats Aly Richards and Amanda Janoo have announced challengers for the general election. Scott emphasizes affordability, economic growth, and education reform, and continues disputes with the state employees union, all while framing himself as independent from national party politics.

via VTDigger|

#affordability #elections #governor

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Vermont's GOP Governor Backs Harris in Presidential Win

Vermont Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, announced he voted for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the presidential election, prioritizing "country over party." Scott, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, previously voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and expressed concerns about Trump's divisive leadership. Scott emphasized his vote was more against Trump than an endorsement of Harris, highlighting his ongoing disapproval of Trump's influence on the Republican Party.

via VTDigger|

#2024-election #donald-trump #kamala-harris

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Phil Scott's Mixed Bag of Decisions: Gun Control Bill Becomes Law, Pay Raise Vetoed, Retirement Savings Bill Signed, and More.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has allowed a gun control bill, H.230, to become law without his signature. The bill includes safe storage rules, broadened red flag laws, and 72-hour waiting periods for gun purchases. Scott had concerns over the constitutionality of the waiting period provision, but stated that he will allow the bill to become law and await the judicial branch to decide the fate of waiting periods. The constitutionality of gun control measures is uncertain after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen.

via VTDigger|

#gun-control #phil-scott #politics