2008 General Election Campaign Kicked Off with Rally at UVM

Chittenden County Democrats kicked off the 2008 general election campaign with a rally at UVM's Billings Student Center four days after the primary election. The rally was billed as a fundraiser for Democratic legislative candidates in the county. Congressman Peter Welch and Speaker of the House and gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington were the headliners at the event. Also speaking were Lieutenant Governor candidate Tom Costello and Secretary of State Deb Markowitz. Around 100 people attended the event held in one of UVM's oldest halls. See photos of the rally here.

Post-Primary Campaign Kickoff Rally!

With the Vermont Primary election on Tuesday, September 9th, the general election season will kick into gear as we head down the homestretch to November 4th and a Democratic Victory in Vermont.

With the general election in mind, the Chittenden County Democratic Committee invites you to join us in a Post-Primary Campaign Kickoff Rally at the UVM Billings Center on Saturday, September 13th, 6-8 PM. Our Chittenden County State Senate and House candidates will join Congressman Peter Welch, Gubernatorial Candidate Gaye Symington and Secretarty of State Deb Markowitz as honored guests.

A donation of $25 per person will be used to help our candidates that face Republican challengers in November. Help us keep and expand our Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, and let's give Gaye Symington and our Lieutenant Governor candidate, whom you will nominate this Tuesday, a big boost toward victory in November. We can't afford 2 more years of Jim Douglas and Brian Dubie and their vetoes.

You can make your donation now by using the "Donate" button to the right, or you can pay at the door. Thank you for your continued support.

Burlington Democratic Primary House Candidates on CCTV

Candidates for the Vermont House in Burlington districts Chittenden 3-5 and 3-1 presented their cases on CCTV public access television recently. Their appearances are now available for viewing on the internet at http://www.cctv.org/node/63114. Chittenden 3-5 incumbents Bill Keough and Joey Donovan share their race with challenger Suzi Wizowaty. In Chittenden 3-1 incumbent Bill Aswad is in a 3-way race with Joanna Cole and Susan Wheeler for two seats, one of which is held by Republican Kurt Wright. Check out the link to help you make your decision in the Primary election that will be held on September 9th. Then come to the Chittenden County Democratic rally on September 13th at UVM's Billings Center to help the winners kick off their general election campaigns as we move forward to increase our Democratic majorities in the House and Senate and elect Gaye Symington Governor of Vermont!

Chittenden County Democrats News!!!

• Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidates Tom Costello and Nate Freeman will appear at our next Chittenden County Democrats meeting on Tuesday, August 19th, 7:00 PM, at the IBEW Union Training Hall, 3 Gregory Drive, South Burlington. This is the best opportunity you'll get to meet them before the September 9th primary. Come to the meeting and bring a friend.
• Drumbeat for Change Celebration - An Obama Victory Fund-Raiser will be held at the Old Lantern on Greenbush Road in Charlotte on Sunday, August 24th, 5:30 - 10:30. Country barbecue, Obama film, music by the Meatpackers, and a live auction are included. $100 per adult, $75 per young-adult (18 - 25). 100% of proceeds to be donated to the Obama Victory Fund. Contact Jason Powell (jpowell@barackobama.com) for information or reservations.
• Please sign up for our Champlain Valley Fair Booth. The Fair runs from 8/23 to 9/1. Each volunteer will receive a free admission ticket which includes parking. There will be 2 shifts each day, 10 AM to 4 PM and 4 PM to 10 PM. We hope to have 2 people per shift, which will allow volunteers to take a break occasionally while keeping the booth staffed per Fair regulations. To volunteer, call me (425-3960), Tom Obbagy (899-4520) or Dan Close (899-3547). Slots will be filled on a first-come basis, so call soon.
• Last, but not least, get ready to take it to the next level with our POST-PRIMARY, PRE- VICTORY CAMPAIGN KICKOFF RALLY on Saturday, September 13th, 6 - 8 PM, at the UVM Billings Center in Burlington. We will have Congressman Peter Welch and Gubernatorial Candidate Gaye Symington as well as many other statewide, county-wide and local candidates on hand to pump up enthusiasm and raise money ($25/ticket) for our Chittenden County legislative candidates. This will be the biggest event of the year for the Chittenden County Democratic Party! So, Reserve the date! Contact Mike Yantachka (233-5238) or Sherry Mahady (999-9730) to reserve your ticket.

Chittenden County Democrats Show Schedules on CCTV

Greetings from Channel 17/ Town Meeting TV: Chittenden County Democrats
With Guest Gaye Symington was recorded on 2008-06-02.
You can watch this program on Channel 17/ Town Meeting Television, on Comcast Cable and Burlington Telecom systems at the following times:
1) Thursday July 24, 5:45 AM
2) Thursday July 24, 11:45 AM
You may also watch the program on-line by clicking here: http://www.cctv.org/node/59238.

With Reps. Mark Larson nd Clem Bissonette on The State of Vermont's Economy was recorded on 2008-07-07.
You can watch this program on Channel 17/ Town Meeting Television, on Comcast Cable and Burlington Telecom systems at the following times:
1) Wednesday July 23, 10:35 PM
2) Thursday July 24, 3:35 AM
3) Thursday July 24, 9:35 AM
4) Thursday July 24, 3:35 PM
You may also watch the program on-line by clicking here: http://www.cctv.org/node/60343.

The show is also rebroadcast on LCATV and VCAM.
LCATV, Channel 16, serving Colchester, Milton and part of Franklin County, rebroadcasts CCD shows every Monday at 5:00PM & 11:00PM, Thursdays at 4:00AM, and Saturdays at 12:00AM & 11:00AM.
VCAM, Channel 17, serving Shelburne, Charlotte and Hinesburg, rebroadcasts CCD shows every Monday at 5:00PM, Wednesday at 12:00PM, and Saturday at 6:30PM.

Reps. Larson and Bissonette on Chittenden County Democrats Show

The next Chittenden County Democrats show on Monday, July 7th, will feature State Representatives Mark Larson (Burlington), Vice-Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and Clem Bissonette (Winooski), a member of the House Commerce Committee. Discussion is sure to center on the current state of Vermont's economy and the prognosis for the future. Be sure to tune in to CCTV, Channel 17, at 5:25 PM, for the live call-in show.

Chittenden County Democrats Show Rebroadcast Schedules

Viewers of three of the county's public access TV stations now have the opportunity to see rebroadcasts of the Chittenden County Democrats show, which is recorded on the first Monday of each month at CCTV in Burlington. Last month's show, recorded on June 2nd, featured Democratic candidate for Governor, Gaye Symington. Speaker Symington talked about her candidacy, the achievements and disappointments of the recent legislative session and her goals for a Symington administration in Montpelier.

CCTV, Channel 17, serving Burlington, South Burlington, Essex and Winooski, will rebroadcast the show on Tuesday, July 8th at 10:10 PM, and Wednesday July 9 at 3:10AM, 9:10AM, and 3:10PM. LCATV, Channel 16, serving Colchester, Milton and part of Franklin County, rebroadcasts CCD shows every Monday at 5:00PM & 11:00PM, Thursdays at 4:00AM, and Saturdays at 12:00AM & 11:00AM. VCAM, Channel 17, serving Shelburne, Charlotte and Hinesburg, rebroadcasts CCD shows every Monday at 5:00PM, Wednesday at 12:00PM, and Saturday at 6:30PM.

Archived shows can also be listened to at the CCTV website http://www2.cctv.org/rss/index.php?cat=ChittendenDemocrats and viewed at http://www.cctv.org/chittenden-democrats-12.