Lt. Governor David Zuckerman Releases First Round of Endorsements: Elected Leaders
PRESS RELEASE: May 14, 2020
Lt. Governor David Zuckerman Releases First Round of Endorsements: Elected Leaders
BURLINGTON: Today, the Zuckerman for VT campaign released the first group in a series of key endorsements in the 2020 Vermont gubernatorial race.
Lt. Governor David Zuckerman’s first group of endorsements is a list of more than fifty members of the Vermont House of Representatives, Senate, and former elected officials. The group of legislators and former legislators represent diverse areas across the state from the Northeast Kingdom and Southern Vermont, to Central Vermont and Chittenden county.
The Zuckerman for VT campaign also released a number of quotes from these leaders:
“I support David because we care about the same issues that are so important for the health and wellbeing of Vermonters: universal health care, paid family leave, affordable childcare, protecting women’s reproductive rights, and good quality education, to name a few. As our governor, David will encourage us to address these challenges and work with us to find the solutions that Vermont and Vermonters deserve.” - Senate Majority Leader, Becca Balint
“We need David as governor to ensure our economic recovery is grounded in our commitment to the climate. As a farmer he knows the urgency of this issue. As Lt. Governor he has listened to youth calling for a green future and Vermonters searching for good paying jobs. As governor, David will fight for a stronger and greener future for us all.” - Senator Dick McCormack
“I've worked with David through the years and come to appreciate his deep respect for all Vermonters. He has made and continues to make strong connections in urban, rural and working communities. I’ve watched him listen to my constituents as they have shared their economic challenges and work with them to find solutions. David will be a great governor for all of Vermont.” - Senator Cheryl Hooker
“Vermont is a state comprised of creative small businesses with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. With David Zuckerman as our next governor, we gain a farmer and business owner that understands the complex landscape we face. Managing the intricacies of meeting payroll, marketing, creating a product, sales and distribution is no easy feat. Having orchestrated this delicate balance David knows how to lead in an effective and efficient manner. These skills are crucial for Vermont’s next governor.” - Rep. Matt Birong
In response to these endorsements, Lt. Governor David Zuckerman said, “I am humbled and proud to be endorsed by each of these leaders. Those that serve Vermont are a diverse group, committed to their local communities and our State. They work tirelessly for their constituents to improve our everyday lives - from economics to the environment, to justice and equal opportunities for all Vermonters to thrive. I look forward to listening to them, learning from them, and working with them and so many others as Governor of Vermont.”
The campaign used these legislative endorsements to debut their new endorsements website page which lists this group of legislative endorsements as well as highlighting key endorsements that the campaign had released previously: the VT AFL CIO endorsement, Bill McKibben, environmentalist and founder of 350.org, Democratic Party Leaders and Ben & Jerry, co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
The list of current legislative endorsements for David Zuckerman is below.
Senator Becca Balint, Windham County
Senator Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
Senator Cheryl Hooker, Rutland County
Senator Dick McCormack, Windsor County
Senator Chris Pearson, Chittenden County
Senator Andy Perchlik, Washington County
Senator Anthony Pollina, Washington County
Senator Robert Starr, Essex-Orleans
Senator Jeanette White, Windham County
Rep. Matt Birong, Vergennes
Rep. Mollie Burke, Brattleboro
Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Middletown Springs
Rep. Brian Cina, Burlington
Rep. Selene Colburn, Burlington
Rep. Hal Colston, Winooski
Rep. Mari Cordes, Lincoln
Rep. Caleb Elder, Starksboro
Rep. Diana Gonzalez, Winooski
Rep. Sandy Haas, Rochester
Rep. Robert Hooper, Burlington
Rep. Terry Macaig, Williston
Rep. Curt McCormack, Burlington
Rep. Mike Mrowicki, Putney
Rep. Jean O’Sullivan, Burlington
Rep. Zach Ralph, Hartland
Rep. Randall Szott, Barnard
Rep. Michael Yantachka, Charlotte
Former Senator Scudder Parker, Northeast Kingdom
Former Senator Cheryl Rivers, Windsor
Former Majority Leader, Floyd Nease, Johnson
Former Rep. Diane Carmolli, Rutland
Former Rep. Dean Corren, Burlington
Former Rep. Carina Driscoll, Burlington
Former Rep. John Freidin, Middlebury
Former Rep. Patsy French, Randolph
Former Rep. Barbara Grimes, Burlington
Former Rep. Susan Hatch Davis, Washington
Former Rep. Steve Hingtgen, Burlington
Former Rep. Alysia Krasnow, Charlotte
Former Rep. Mark Larson, Burlington
Former Rep. Cynthia Martin, Springfield
Former Rep. Donny Osman, Barre
Former Rep. Daryl Pillsbury, Brattleboro
Former Rep. Dexter Randall, Troy
Former Rep. Andy Snyder, Rutland
Former Rep. Bob Stannard, Manchester
Former Rep. Linda Waite-Simpson, Essex
Former Rep. Cindy Weed, Enosburg
Former Rep. Suzi Wizowati, Burlington
Former Rep. Teo Zagar, Barnard
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