Doug Hoffer has been endorsed over Ed Flanagan in the Democratic primary for Auditor by all five Democrats vying for the gubernatorial nod. This has special significance given that three are current colleagues of Flanagan in the Senate (Bartlett, Racine, Shumlin).
This should surprise no one, as I can’t find anyone endorsing Flanagan.
Which is very sad. This entire primary campaign of Flanagan’s seems like an unfortunate chapter in a truly historic political career, as it seems he is running only to defiantly maintain political relevance in the face of scandal.
None of which is to say that, given his statewide name recognition as a former Auditor, he still isn’t capable of winning the primary on that name recognition. We’ll see.
What’s the Democratic party to do if name recognition and meddlers put Flanagan through to the general?
in Southeastern Vermont: I’ve seen quite a few yard signs for Hoffer. I’ve not seen a single one for Flanagan.
What I can’t understand is why Martha Abbot didn’t choose to run in this slot. She’s highly qualified and a Prog auditor would be a perfect watchdog and enabler of open government. Be good for her party too.