Comments for Peter Shumlin for Governor http://shumlinforgovernor.com Leadership for a strong Vermont Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:09:22 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on Governor pitches in to fill potholes by Lori Cyr http://shumlinforgovernor.com/governor-pitches-in-to-fill-potholes/comment-page-1/#comment-484 Lori Cyr Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:09:22 +0000 http://shumlinforgovernor.com/?p=2693#comment-484 Thank you for working on fixing and paving the potholes here in Vermont, it needs it really bad Thank you for working on fixing and paving the potholes here in Vermont, it needs it really bad

]]> Comment on Shumlin pushes single-payer health care plan by Marie McGregor http://shumlinforgovernor.com/shumlin-pushes-single-payer-health-care-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-335 Marie McGregor Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:34:43 +0000 http://www.shumlinforgovernor.com/?p=2418#comment-335 I find both of these methods helpful. The less we have to pay out of pocket, the better. And focusing on well-care or prevention is a good thing by a longshot! I find both of these methods helpful. The less we have to pay out of pocket, the better. And focusing on well-care or prevention is a good thing by a longshot!

]]> Comment on Locally Grown: Vermont's Farming Future by Larry Kupferman http://shumlinforgovernor.com/locally-grown-vermonts-farming-future/comment-page-1/#comment-326 Larry Kupferman Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:22:19 +0000 http://dev1.shumlinforgovernor.com/?p=1383#comment-326 I heard Peter today at the VT Affordable Housing Coalition meeting in Randolph and was impressed with his vision of conserving land for future farming opportunities in light of climate change. I hope he is able to speak about this vision and very realistic assessment of conservation and the economic development opportunity such investments will make in our future. Makes a lot of sense to me, and think this will resonate with other voters. It merges the competing interests of land conservation and economic development very nicely whilealso recognizing the realities ofclimate change. Larry I heard Peter today at the VT Affordable Housing Coalition meeting in Randolph and was impressed with his vision of conserving land for future farming opportunities in light of climate change.

I hope he is able to speak about this vision and very realistic assessment of conservation and the economic development opportunity such investments will make in our future.

Makes a lot of sense to me, and think this will resonate with other voters. It merges the competing interests of land conservation and economic development very nicely whilealso recognizing the realities ofclimate change.

Larry

]]> Comment on Hold It by The Contrast: Part One | Peter Shumlin for Governor http://shumlinforgovernor.com/peters-business/comment-page-1/#comment-325 The Contrast: Part One | Peter Shumlin for Governor Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:02:36 +0000 http://www.shumlinforgovernor.com/hold-it/#comment-325 [...] are many differences between Brian Dubie and Peter Shumlin. Our new ad, which you can see here, highlights their different stance on taxes.  Peter Shumlin is a small business owner who wants to [...] [...] are many differences between Brian Dubie and Peter Shumlin. Our new ad, which you can see here, highlights their different stance on taxes.  Peter Shumlin is a small business owner who wants to [...]

]]> Comment on Powering the Future: Focusing on Green Energy in Vermont by Julie MacMillan http://shumlinforgovernor.com/powering-the-future-focusing-on-green-energy-in-vermont/comment-page-1/#comment-316 Julie MacMillan Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:34:08 +0000 http://dev1.shumlinforgovernor.com/?p=1373#comment-316 Thank you for being committed to closing VY on schedule. I disagree that many Vermonters are against wind farms. There will always be the "not in my backyard" attitude, which in my opinion is very short sighted. Our country must look towards all options to reduce our carbon footprint and the need for oil, including wind and solar. Great job on the debate last night! Thank you for being committed to closing VY on schedule. I disagree that many Vermonters are against wind farms. There will always be the “not in my backyard” attitude, which in my opinion is very short sighted. Our country must look towards all options to reduce our carbon footprint and the need for oil, including wind and solar.

Great job on the debate last night!

]]> Comment on Quality Education for all Vermont Students by Peter DesLauriers http://shumlinforgovernor.com/the-next-generation-quality-education-for-all-vermont-students/comment-page-1/#comment-315 Peter DesLauriers Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:19:16 +0000 http://dev1.shumlinforgovernor.com/?p=1375#comment-315 Peter, Some see problems as obstacles while others see them as opportunities. The current financial problems are a wake up call to Green up our State and save the environment, and to revamp an educational system based on an outdated agricultural model and schedule. To fix a problem we must be brave, creative and intelligent. Vermont cannot continue to do what everyone else is doing, and expect to be the best! Be bold, Be brave, Vote for Peter Shumlin! You, Peter, have the courage to seek real solutions to tough, but solvable problems. You have my support! A Friend and Supporter Peter Deslauriers Peter,
Some see problems as obstacles while others see them as opportunities. The current financial problems are a wake up call to Green up our State and save the environment, and to revamp an educational system based on an outdated agricultural model and schedule. To fix a problem we must be brave, creative and intelligent. Vermont cannot continue to do what everyone else is doing, and expect to be the best! Be bold, Be brave, Vote for Peter Shumlin! You, Peter, have the courage to seek real solutions to tough, but solvable problems. You have my support!
A Friend and Supporter
Peter Deslauriers

]]> Comment on Job Creation: A Brighter Economic Future by Clay Turnbull http://shumlinforgovernor.com/job-creation-a-brighter-economic-future/comment-page-1/#comment-286 Clay Turnbull Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:36:29 +0000 http://dev1.shumlinforgovernor.com/?p=1369#comment-286 Vermont has some of the countries most progressive and largest renewable companies - let's get Peter Shumlin in the Governors seat so he can work with those companies to put Vermonters to work implementing green energy strategies. Vermont has some of the countries most progressive and largest renewable companies – let’s get Peter Shumlin in the Governors seat so he can work with those companies to put Vermonters to work implementing green energy strategies.

]]> Comment on Equal Rights: Continuing Vermont's Proud Legacy by Scott Schmidt http://shumlinforgovernor.com/equal-rights-continuing-vermonts-proud-legacy/comment-page-1/#comment-285 Scott Schmidt Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:23:58 +0000 http://dev1.shumlinforgovernor.com/?p=1381#comment-285 Peter: Although, I am not a resident of Vt., I have been to your lovely state on a number of occasions; I've even thought of moving there. I would describe myself as very politically savvy and VERY informed on the issues that affect each one of our 50 states. Like you, it broke my heart when Californians voted for Prop 8 in Nov., 2009. Furthermore, in April of 2009, I watched w/ envy as you worked tirelessly in Montpelier to not only get the Legislature to approve a marriage equality bill but override the Governors veto of this bill as well; (S.B. 115) I know you were instrumental in making this happen and w/o you I am convinced that marriage equality may not have happened in Vt., which tells me you will be an AWESOME Governor. With all that said, I just want to say good luck in tomorrows Dem. primary Peter!!! Respectfully, Scott D. Schmidt 237 Cumberland Street, Apt. 5 San Francisco, CA 94114 sschmidt94114@yahoo.com Peter:

Although, I am not a resident of Vt., I have been to your lovely state on a number of occasions; I’ve even thought of moving there.

I would describe myself as very politically savvy and VERY informed on the issues that affect each one of our 50 states. Like you, it broke my heart when Californians voted for Prop 8 in Nov., 2009. Furthermore, in April of 2009, I watched w/ envy as you worked tirelessly in Montpelier to not only get the Legislature to approve a marriage equality bill but override the Governors veto of this bill as well; (S.B. 115) I know you were instrumental in making this happen and w/o you I am convinced that marriage equality may not have happened in Vt., which tells me you will be an AWESOME Governor.

With all that said, I just want to say good luck in tomorrows Dem. primary Peter!!!

Respectfully,

Scott D. Schmidt
237 Cumberland Street, Apt. 5
San Francisco, CA 94114
sschmidt94114@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on Locally Grown: Vermont's Farming Future by Matt Conger http://shumlinforgovernor.com/locally-grown-vermonts-farming-future/comment-page-1/#comment-270 Matt Conger Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:33:25 +0000 http://dev1.shumlinforgovernor.com/?p=1383#comment-270 I have to agree with previous post. Conventional dairy farming practice seems to be 'unsustainable', environmentally and economically. Vermont just can't compete with other regional production efficiencies. Assistance with transition to organic production is a first step, but the real transition, I believe, is away from bovine dairy, with it's high demand upon resources. Many of our farmers need to 'downsize' their structural and land needs and create more compact operations suitable to Vermont's topography and transportation infrastructure. I have to agree with previous post. Conventional dairy farming practice seems to be ‘unsustainable’, environmentally and economically. Vermont just can’t compete with other regional production efficiencies. Assistance with transition to organic production is a first step, but the real transition, I believe, is away from bovine dairy, with it’s high demand upon resources. Many of our farmers need to ‘downsize’ their structural and land needs and create more compact operations suitable to Vermont’s topography and transportation infrastructure.

]]> Comment on Quality Education for all Vermont Students by Pamela A. Surprenant http://shumlinforgovernor.com/the-next-generation-quality-education-for-all-vermont-students/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Pamela A. Surprenant Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:25:19 +0000 http://dev1.shumlinforgovernor.com/?p=1375#comment-265 Thanks, Peter Thanks, Peter

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