Vermont Republicans: Maybe not one big happy family?

Dubie doesn't do policy positions (4.00 / 1)

One wonders if the two stories suggest a common, underlying theme, as articulated by Bernhardt:

   "While the lieutenant governor (Dubie) has a record, there are a lot of folks who haven't heard him talk on how he's going to handle (the economy). So it's raised some concern."

It's still a long time to the full-on electoral season.

Brian Dubie and his consultants are going to stick with what he has always done. Talk about "leadership" whateverthefuckthatis? After all, those who can, do. Those who can't, talk about it endlessly in press releases.

Dubie will not take a position to alienate voters.  Dubie will not take a position to alienate his base. Dubie will not take a position to alienate independents, Democrats or liberals or conservatives.

And the Vermont press corps will sit on their collective asses asking why Dubie's opponents have not been able to pin him down on anything of substance. After all, it's not their job to ask him what he will do and it's not their job to report on the things Dubie won't say or is afraid to discuss.

If Bernhardt is waiting to hear Dubie say something about the economy (a subject Dubie doesn't understand in the first place, much less an area where he'll actually offer policy), well then, Bernhardt can Fuhgetaboutit.

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by: Pschauk Paughpette @ Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 19:45:08 PM UTC

Meanwhile, in a world far, far away... (0.00 / 0)

...Brian Dubie is apparently going to be our next great President.  Just a few of the quotes from his facebook profile

Brian Dubie and his brother Major General Mike Dubie, along with the entire Dubie family are a role model group indeed. With Brian at the helm of Vermont, it is only a matter of time before his national presence is felt and he becomes a viable candidate for the Presidency itself and returns the Republican party to it's roots. He'll start with Vermont and do a fabulous job I'm quite certain. Warmest Regards Lt Governor Dubie and sincerest best wishes from Arizona.

I too agree, it's Lt. Governor Dubie's time in 2010, with his military background and what he stands for; his entire family is one of integrity and truthfulness. I believe he will do whats right for Vermonters, and in the years to come would be a great Candidate for Republican President of the United States! God Bless & Good Luck.

Okay, so Brian Dubie's been a successful statewide Republican in Vermont, we can grant him that.  But to honestly believe a man whose popularity hedges upon being a nice family man and a strong Christian is clearly the way forward for the whole country... can't make that stuff up.

mbreuer.vt@gmail.com

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by: Matthew Breuer @ Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 00:18:40 AM UTC

Hey; those are the only qualification Republicans are looking for these days! (0.00 / 0)

Look at Palin!

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by: Sue Prent @ Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 03:42:48 AM UTC

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Look at Palin? Look at GW BUSH! (0.00 / 0)

Doobie reminds me of another fellow who was a "nice guy" and didn't say much about anything... and he was elected President...twice!  Will we lefties be smirking and making jokes about his being nothing but an empty suit next November 3 after our candidate, bloodied and out of money after a fractious primary, goes down in flames?

He is a popular guy, a formidable candidate who has won statewide office several times and should be taken VERY seriously.

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by: GeorgeLTirebiter @ Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 16:34:04 PM UTC