Well, well. Not only is Gov. Shumlin running for re-election — he’s planning to move a lot closer to his office, at least most of the time. Vermont Press Bureau:

Peter Shumlin has added a parcel of land in East Montpelier to his real estate portfolio.

…t isn’t another investment property. Shumlin plans to build himself a modest abode sometime in the future.

“I’m going to put in a really energy efficient governor’s cabin,” he said.

Ah, the ol’ Governor’s Cabin. Just like Old Abe Lincoln, come out o’ the wilderness. I’m sure our Guv is looking forward to those quiet evenings on his front porch, whittlin’ as the sun goes down. Those weekends splittin’ wood for the winter. Those late nights, reading by the light of the fireplace.

Evabodah sing…  

Old Pete Shumlin came out of the wilderness,

Out of the wilderness,

Out of the wilderness,

Old Pete Shumlin came out of the wilderness

Many long years ago.

Old Jim Douglas tore down the government,

tore down the government,

tore down the government,

Old Jim Douglas tore down the government

Many long years ago.

But old Pete Shumlin he built up a better one,

built up a better one,

built up a better one.

Old Pete Shumlin built up a better one

Many long years ago.