Peter was proud to receive the endorsement of the Bennington County Senate team and several Windham County legislators.
Senator Dick Sears, the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee talked about his experience working with Peter in the legislature. He then listed four primary reasons why he is endorsing Peter for Governor.
1) Peter is the candidate that can beat Brian Dubie in November
2) He understands that we can’t tax or cut our way out of this recession and we need our focus to be on economic development
3) Peter has the even-keeled temperament of a leader
4) He understands the issues confronting the Southern part of the state.
Representative Sarah Edwards of Brattleboro spoke of how Vermont is at a crossroads concerning energy, education and economic development. “Peter is the candidate with the leadership skills to strengthen Vermont’s economy and create jobs during this critical time.”
The following legislators endorsed Peter:
Senator Bob Hartwell, Bennington
Senator Dick Sears, Bennington
Senator Jeanette White, Windham
Representative Mollie Burke, Windham
Representative Sarah Edwards, Windham
Representative Mike Mrowicki, Windham
Representative David Deen, Windham
