Much, much more on this Lunderville appointment coming. I’m hearing from all kinds of people who are somewhere between disgusted and crestfallen at the news. All see it as a cynical, too-clever-by-half move by Shumlin to score political points with GOP insiders and (again) with the Harlan Sylvester crowd – all at the worst possible time for Vermont, as we’re facing the biggest natural catastrophe in our history.

No doubt, though, that’s not the feeling in the Pavilion. They were probably tuned into Common Sense (formerly True North) Radio on WDEV this morning, and were greeted to the accolades not only from host Rob Roper himself, but virtually all the callers to this hard-right, Ethan Allen Institute sponsored talk show. Mission accomplished, eh? Go team.

In the meantime, Shumlin helps out his fellow Democrats even more by recording Lunderville’s first campaign ad. Here’s what Shumlin said at his press conference (cue music and scenes of Vermont):

(Shumlin) “I don’t that think we could find a Vermonter who cares more about Vermont, who has more administrative ability to get tough things done, whose heart and soul is committed to this great state than Neal.”

All it needs is the disclaimer: Paid for by Lunderville for Secretary of State (and Green Mountain Power, of course. Who run Bartertown?)

Hang on, folks. The fallout from this is far from over.