“Meus nocens” or “Not yet Brian Dubie”

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The Vermont State legislature is still technically  in session until June 9, when it will adjourn sine die, Latin for ‘without day’. This keeps lawmakers technically at the ready and able to respond in the event the governor vetoes a bill.  

It also extends limits on legislators’ and state officials’ campaign fund raising activities.  

Quickly shedding his folksy flannel shirt worn in last week’s campaign video (Pure Vermont) Brian Dubie appears to have jumped into a business suit, left his log cabin and run full steam ahead in the chase for some political money, too soon.

This comes on the hub-bub heels of his on again, off again, New York Times banner ad bad-mouthing Vermont’s business climate. Pure Vermont?  

Dubie invited lobbyists to the $2,000-per-table event in the executive board room of the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier, according to a source. His campaign manager, Corry Bliss, realized after the letter went out that the breakfast event was a problem.

In an apologetic missive to potential donors, Bliss wrote, “We have decided that in order to uphold both the spirit and letter of the law, we will not solicit campaign contributions from lobbyist (sic) or lobbyist employer (sic) until after the legislature officially adjourns sine die.” Vtdigger.com  

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  1. It’s not just potential governor Duh-duh-Dubie scoffing at the law regulating campaign gifts. Apparently Lt. Gov. candidate Senator Phil (Vroom Vroom) Scott is taking his lead from his potential boss.

    The VDP took notice, as follows:

    On Wednesday, May 26, Lamberton Electric will hold a fundraiser on behalf of Republican State Senator Phil Scott, who is a candidate in this year’s race for lieutenant governor.

    However, Vermont state representatives and senators are prohibited from accepting or soliciting donations from lobbyists, or entities like Lamberton Electric that utilize their services, until the legislative session has formally adjourned sine die. This isn’t scheduled to officially take place until June 9. In response, Vermont Democratic Party Chair Judy Bevans has issued the following statement:

    “Senator Scott has said that he does not see a problem with Lamberton Electric’s fundraiser, as the solicitation isn’t coming from his campaign office. He feels as though he is exempt from the very laws implemented by the same legislature in which Vermonters elected him to serve.

    “Phil Scott is hoping to slip by on what he perceives to be a technicality. However, Vermont campaign finance law clearly states that accepting donations from lobbyists or lobbyist employers, regardless of who conducts the solicitation of such contributions, is illegal.

    “Our elected officials should hold themselves to a higher standard. I find Senator Scott’s blatant attempt to skirt the law instead of upholding to be truly reprehensible.”

    NanuqFC

    The mere smell of money is enough to suborn those who worship money, while those who seek truth and fairness cannot be bought at any price. ~ Anon.  

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