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	Scudder in the News     News Articles     Press Releases     Letters To The Editor     Vermont Politics     Scudder Media     Find Out More     About Scudder     On the Issues     Why I’m Running     Calendar                 National Republicans come to Douglas' aid     Vermont Guardian; Saturday, November 4, 2006; By Shay Totten       A spokesman for Democratic challenger Scudder Parker said the major infusion by the RGA is another sign that he is closing the gap against the two-term incumbent Republican, and that is making Douglas nervous.         Campaign volunteers risk it all for a honk and wave     Burlington Free Press; Saturday, November 4, 2006; by Lauren Ober Free Press Staff Writer       Emma Mulvaney-Stanak spends a lot of time on street corners these days. Regardless of which way you commute, you've probably seen her jamming to tunes you can't hear, sitting aloft on a friend's shoulders or shivering as the late afternoon sun sets. She's not nuts. She's the field director for Scudder Parker's gubernatorial campaign.         Gubernatorial Race Featured in VT Blog     Posted on The Vermont Daily Briefing; Friday, November 3, 2006. by Philip Baruth.       It’s time to talk about Scudder Parker, friends. Time to talk about him now, today. But before we do, it’s necessary to talk a bit about The Hustler — Walter Tevis’s brilliant and under-appreciated 1959 novel about the game of pool, and the odd human beings born to play it.         Gubernatorial Candidates Tackle Questions on the Next Generation     Vermont Woman Magazine; November 2006; by Mary Elizabeth Fratini       Outside, the sleet was flying while inside it was, um, words that were airborne. On October 20th in Stowe, gubernatorial candidates Jim Douglas (R) and Scudder Parker (D) faced-off in a 45-minute debate sponsored by the Vermont Association of Educators of Young Children (VAEYC).         Scudder Parker     Vermont Guardian; Friday, November 3, 2006; by Scudder Parker       I grew up on a dairy farm in the Northeast Kingdom, and I know what being a Vermonter is all about. Vermonters are hard workers, and we don't stop until the problem is solved.         State workers give Douglas failing grade     Vermont Guardian; Wednesday, November 1, 2006; By Shay Totten, Vermont Guardian       State workers Wednesday gave Gov. Jim Douglas a failing grade on four issues they claim have not received adequate attention in this year’s election season.         The election     Brattleboro Reformer; Wednesday, November 1, 2006; by Richard Davis       Next Tuesday's election is shaping up to be a referendum on Bush administration policies. If that proves to be true, then there will be repercussions at every political level.         Parker touts optimism in Bennington     Bennington Banner; Wednesday, November 1, 2006; by MIKE GLEASON, Staff Writer       With a week to go before the election, Scudder Parker is trailing Governor Jim Douglas in the polls, but Parker sees victory ahead.         The question in the governor's race: 'Are you better off today?'     Burlington Free Press; Wednesday, November 1, 2006; By Nancy Remsen, Free Press Writer       With less than a week until Election Day, Scudder Parker, the Democrat running for governor, has posed to voters the question that underlies his challenge of Jim Douglas, the two-term Republican seeking re-election: "Are you better off today than you were four years ago?"         Status quo, or bold course?     Endorsement By The Addison Independent; Monday, October 30, 2006       In the race for governor, Republican James Douglas has the advantage of incumbency and a record of compromise and modest achievement, while Democrat Scudder Parker offers a candidacy of vision and bold leadership. In choosing the state's next leader, Vermonters must ask if maintaining the status quo is sufficient or if the times demand a bolder course of action?         Parker claims momentum heading into final week of campaign     WCAX; Monday, October 30, 2006       Democrat Scudder Parker is claiming momentum in his bid to unseat Republican Governor Jim Douglas.         Shooting puppies     Brattleboro Reformer; Thursday, October 26, 2006; By JOYCE MARCEL       Writing a column about why Republican Gov. James Douglas should be voted out of office is a little like trying to explain why you should shoot your puppy.         Clarifying the Promise Scholarship promise     Burlington Free Press; Thursday, October 26, 2006; By Nancy Remsen, Free Press Writer       Scudder Parker, the Democratic challenger, complains that the Douglas television ad is a "pure political gimmick" because it promotes an appealing concept without explaining how it could be achieved.         Parker narrows Douglas fundraising lead     Boston Globe; Wednesday, October 25, 2006; By David Gram, Associated Press Writer       Gov. Jim Douglas still leads overall in fundraising, but for the second month in a row, Democratic challenger Scudder Parker has outpaced him and closed the gap between them, new campaign finance reports show.         Gubernatorial Candidates Spar Over Childcare Funding     WCAX; Monday, October 23, 2006; by Alex Martin       Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker claims his Republican rival is failing to make childcare more affordable for working Vermont families.         Jim Douglas, RIndependent     Editorial in The Rutland Herald; Monday, October 23, 2006       When the governor was rolling out his Global Commitment program to bail out Medicaid last year, he pointed to his good working relationship with the Bush administration as one of the ways he was able to broker the deal.         Red, blue and Green     Editorial in The Boston Globe; Sunday, October 22, 2006       THOUSANDS of acres in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Green Mountains of Vermont would be permanently protected from all-terrain vehicles and loggers by a bill that deserves approval in Congress.         Gubernatorial candidates hit Northshire campaign trail     Manchester Journal; Friday, October 20, 2006; by Andrew McKeever       With the election season winding toward a conclusion within three weeks, both major party candidates for governor crisscrossed Bennington County last week in search of votes on Nov. 7.         Douglas, Parker Take Center Stage at Energy Conference     WCAX; Friday, October 20, 2006; Kristin Carlson, Channel 3 News       The 5th annual Renewable Energy Vermont conference. The goal, look for ways to make Vermonters less dependent on oil. It drew legislators, homeowners, business owners, all people interested in reducing the state's reliance on fossil fuels.         Parker: Douglas is failing to lead on energy policy     Vermont Guardian; Tuesday, October 19, 2006; By Shay Totten, Vermont Guardian       Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Scudder Parker charged Thursday that incumbent Gov. Jim Douglas is not doing enough to determine how Vermonters will power their homes and businesses in the coming decade..         Douglas, Parker debate why ‘affordability agenda’ needed     Rutland Herald; Thursday, October 19, 2006; by Ross Sneyd The Associated Press       Gov. Jim Douglas campaigns on an "affordability agenda" that he says is devoted to lowering the price of everything from a college education to a hospital stay.         Singing the praises of Vt.'s candidates     Rutland Herald; Wednesday, October 18, 2006; by Darren M. Allen Vermont Press Bureau       Scudder Parker's got a special secret. We don't know what it is - and neither does the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful's staff - but there it is, right in the middle of a song about him.         Singing the praises of Vt.'s candidates     Rutland Herald; Wednesday, October 18, 2006; by Darren M. Allen Vermont Press Bureau       Scudder Parker's got a special secret. We don't know what it is - and neither does the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful's staff - but there it is, right in the middle of a song about him.         Political grandstanding on taxes     Rutland Herald; Wednesday, October 18, 2006; by Senator Jim Condos       In response to a recent commentary by Sens. Wendy Wilton and Kevin Mullin readers would have been better served with less political grandstanding and more facts.         I don't think I reflect 'small view'     Saint Albans Messenger; Wednesday, October 11, 2006; by Scudder Parker       Both Emerson Lynn and Governor Douglas would lead you to believe that my suggestions on how to address rising property taxes in our state represent, in Mr. Lynn's words, a "small view on a considerable challenge." But the fact of the matter is, a good problem-solver looks at the big picture and the finer points, considering both the large and small clues.         Douglas and Parker divided on energy     Burlington Free Press; Monday, October 16, 2006; By Nancy Remsen       Despite similar conservation ethics in their personal lives, Douglas and Parker disagree about each other's competency to lead the state through the energy obstacle course that lies ahead.         Energy is crucial political issue     Editorial in the Rutland Herald; Sunday, October 15, 2006       Energy issues are central to the future of the economy of the state and nation, and questions about Vermont's energy future have played an important role in this year's race for governor.         Victory for openness     Editorial in The Rutland Herald; October 13, 2006       An important achievement of the recent Legislature was to end what Gov. James Douglas called the "deliberative process" privilege, which he had used to hold in secret documents that would shed light on the administration's decision-making process.         Up for Debate? Women's Organizations Debates Not On the Governor's To-Do List     Vermont Woman Magazine; October 2006; by Mary Elizabeth Fratini       So far in this election season, Governor Jim Douglas (R) has declined every debate and candidates' forum organized by groups whose membership or mission focuses on women.         Democratic candidates meet voters     The Bennington Baanner; Thursday, October 12, 2006; by NEAL GOSWAMI       BENNINGTON - Candidates for Vermont's statewide offices met at the firehouse Wednesday night to field questions from local residents, and explain why they are running.         Democrats make their case     The Rutland Herald; Thursday, October 12, 2006; by STEPHEN SEITZ       BENNINGTON - The five Democratic candidates for statewide office took their case to the voters of Bennington in a community forum held at the firehouse on Wednesday night.         Substance and style     Editorial in the Bennington Banner; Wednesday, October 11, 2006; by RICHARD DAVIS       When Scudder Parker told me he was running for governor my first reaction was to tell him to cultivate a solid relationship with a psychiatrist.         The Score On Douglas     Editorial in the Valley News; Wednesday, October 11, 2006       The mystery that wasn't really a mystery is now officially a nonmystery. Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas' absurd hairsplitting over a proposed addition to designated wilderness in the state had little to do with principles and a lot to do with politics. This is not exactly shocking, coming as it does from a practiced politician, but Douglas' posturing may do considerable damage: As of now, the amount of land designated as wilderness in Vermont hasn't increased by a single acre.         Douglas and Parker look for voters     Burlington Free Pree; Tuesday, October 10, 2006; By Nancy Remsen       With Election Day just four weeks away, the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor are stepping up their efforts to meet voters and put a spotlight on a race that has been overshadowed by the big-spending competitions for Vermont's open seats in the U.S. Senate and House.         Where they stand: Jobs in Vermont     The Burlington Free Press; Tuesday, October 10, 2006       My strategy for well-paying jobs in Vermont will include workforce development; business-friendly policies and tax structures; a high-speed broadband network; and lowering the cost of living by providing affordable housing, health care, and sustainable affordable energy.         Foes of forest bill pressured Douglas     The Rutland Herald; Friday, October 10, 2006; Louis Porter, Vermont Press Bureau       MONTPELIER - Internal documents and correspondence reveal that powerful industry groups and advocates of "traditional" land uses such as logging put substantial pressure on the administration of Gov. James Douglas to oppose the federal bill expanding the wilderness area within the Green Mountain National Forest.         Parker charges politics over policy on wilderness issue     Vermont Public Radio; Monday, October 9, 2006; by John Dillon       Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker says Governor Jim Douglas is putting politics ahead of policy when it comes to wilderness.         Parker says spending cap will hurt education quality     VPR; Thursday, October 5, 2006; By Bob Kinzel       Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker says Governor Douglas's plan to cap local education spending will hurt the quality of education in many communities.         What was Douglas doing?     Editorial in the Brattleboro Reformer; Tuesday, October 3, 2006       We don't know exactly why Douglas took up this issue, but we do know this: By inserting himself into the debate at the last minute, Douglas managed to disrupt a carefully crafted piece of legislation that achieved the rare feat of having both Vermont and New Hampshire's congressional delegations in agreement.         Candidates lock horns over power, wilderness     Rutland Herald; Tuesday, October 3, 2006; by Louis Porter Vermont Press Bureau       Two very different visions of Vermont emerged Monday night as Republican Gov. James Douglas and Democratic challenger Scudder Parker met in their first debate on the environment.         Good on passports; bad on wilderness     Editorial in the Burlington Free Press; Tuesday, October 3, 2006       ...the U.S. House failed to approve a wilderness bill that would have increased the amount of preserved land in the Green Mountain National Forest by 42,000 acres.         Where they stand: Gubernatorial candidates respond     Editorial in the Burlington Free Press; Tuesday, October 3, 2006       In the next two years, Vermont's governor must take bold action. As leader of the state, the governor must fight for the federal funding we are owed, lead the way in efforts to control cost drivers like health care and energy that are pushing education budgets to the brink and work collaboratively with local school boards to plan for efficiencies and cost savings. Simple gimmicks and schemes won't solve the problems. It will take hard work.         Gubernatorial candidates spar over environment     Burlington Free Press; Tuesday, October 3, 2006; by Nancy Remsen       Scudder Parker, the Democratic challenger in this fall's gubernatorial election, told the crowd about the things Douglas hadn't done -- such as plan for affordable electricity when contracts for two-thirds of the state's power expire beginning in 2012 or buy hydroelectric dams on the Connecticut River.         The perils of brinksmanship     Editorial in the Rutland Herald; Monday, October 2, 2006       Gov. James Douglas seems to have miscalculated over the proposed federal Vermont Wilderness Act.         Take back Vermont     Editorial in the Vermont Guardian; Friday, September 29, 2006       Gov. Jim Douglas' recent foray into congressional politics is a thinly veiled - or perhaps a poorly disguised - attempt to reinvigorate the divisive "Take Back Vermont" mentality of 2000.         Wilderness bill fails to clear house on final day     Boston Globe; Saturday, September 30, 2006; by Ross Sneyd, Associated Press Writer       A politically charged bill that would expand wilderness areas in the Green Mountain National Forest failed to clear the U.S. House in the final hours before Congress adjourned Saturday, shoving the issue back to the campaign agenda.         Rising Tide Of Uncertainty     Editorial In The Rutland Herald; Sunday, October 1, 2006       The stumbling performance by Gov. James Douglas during the uproar of wilderness areas raises the question of whether he was losing his deft political touch.         Douglas rejects wilderness compromise, Democrats charge     Vermont Guardina; Wednesday, September 27, 2006; by Kathryn Casa       Gov. Jim Douglas rejected a compromise that would have cut more than 6,000 acres of proposed wilderness from a bill in Congress and refused to negotiate with the state’s congressional delegation because it felt short of his target, one congressional staffer said today.         Health Policy Debate     WCAX; Wednesday, September 27, 2006; by Kate Duffy       Douglas and Parker debated health care before a crowd largely made up of health care professionals. The questions came from the audience-- topics such as buying health insurance from other states; limiting medical malpractice suits, and creating a separate program for chronic care.         Parker wants to set record straight     Bennington Bannner; Wednesday, September 27, 2006; by NEAL GOSWAMI, Staff Writer       During a press conference at the town office on Tuesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker assailed Gov. Douglas for allegedly mischaracterizing his record.         Douglas' Wilderness Act opposition sounds familiar     Editorial in the Vermont Journal; Wednesday, September 27, 2006       Governor Jim Douglas' objection to the New England Wilderness Act of 2006 is perplexing, and reminds us of the last minute attempt to include all-terrain vehicle access to the Lamoille County Rail Trail. In both cases he appears to support the interest of motorized sports.         Parker assails negative ads     Rutland Herald; Wednesday, September 27, 2006; By STEPHEN SEITZ Herald Staff       Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Scudder Parker met with reporters in Bennington on Tuesday to deride recent ads by Republican Gov. James Douglas labeling him "Mr. Property Tax."         Douglas' remarks spark a firestorm     Bennington Banner; Monday, September 25, 2006; By Neal Gosami, Staff Writer       A letter sent by Republican Gov. James Douglas to the chairmen of two House committees - expressing his concern with the New England Wilderness Act - has erupted into a political firestorm that could have implications in the gubernatorial race this November.         Of Wilderness and Politics     Editorial in the Addison Independent; Monday, September 25, 2006       One wonders what Gov. Jim Douglas would gain by inserting himself in the midst of The New England Wilderness Act of 2006, which recent passed the U.S. Senate unanimously and its headed to the House for consideration this week. The act had the full support of Vermont's congressional delegation, is the culmination of five years of discussion through which more than 10,000 Vermonter have filed official comments, and it changes very little of the Forest Service plan that Douglas says he endorses.         Is Jim Douglas Trying to Blow This?     Seven Days; Saturday, September 23, 2006; By Peter Fryne       Nobody, and I mean nobody, imagined Gov. Douglas would suddenly publicly align himself with Rep. Rich Pombo, one of the most right-wing, ethically-challenged and anti-environment Republican committee chairman in the U.S. House of Representatives.         Wilderness bill should move ahead     Editorial in the Free Press; Saturday, September 23, 2006       The U.S. House should approve a wilderness protection bill for national forests in Vermont and New Hampshire despite Gov. Jim Douglas' objections.         Wild Politics     Editorial in the Rutland Herald; Saturday, September 23, 2006       Gov. James Douglas ran into a buzz saw this week when it became known he had written a letter putting in jeopardy a bill creating new wilderness areas in Vermont and New Hampshire.         Campaign Countdown: Paying for Education     WCAX; Friday, September 22, 2006; By Kristin Carlson       With many people struggling to pay their property taxes, both gubernatorial candidates are talking about how to reform ACT 68 - Vermont's education funding formula.         Statewide candidates square off in debate     Rutland Herald; Friday, September 22, 2006; By Louis Porter Vermont Press Bureau       The conventional wisdom among Vermont political observers this year is that the race for the U.S. House of Representatives is the one to watch. But at Thursday night's debate in the Barre Opera House, it was Democratic challenger Scudder Parker and Republican Gov. James Douglas who generated the most spirited exchanges.         Douglas opposes part of wilderness bill     Burlington Free Press; Friday, September 22, 2006; By Matt Sutkoski       Gov. Jim Douglas is urging the U.S. House to reject or modify a proposal that would add more wilderness areas to the Green Mountain National Forest, putting him at odds with the state's congressional delegation.         Dust in the wind     Editorial in The Rutland Herald; Thursday, September 21, 2006       Douglas' use of the property tax issue has bordered on the irresponsible. His spot calls Act 60 a "property tax hike," even though for most towns it was a property tax break. The ad neglects to mention that Douglas himself signed Act 68, the successor to Act 60, which included an increase in the sales tax and included a higher tax on businesses and second homes.         Debates Flourish     Valley News; Thursday, September 21, 2006       Voters in Vermont will have no shortage of political debates to digest leading up to Election Day.         Sparks, policies fly at gubernatorial debate     Editorial in Burlington Free Press ; Thursday, September 21, 2006       Vermont's relatively quiet gubernatorial campaign rose a few decibels this week when the major party candidates clashed over important issues in their first official debate at St. Michael's College.         Parker and Douglas spar in first debate     Burlington Free Press ; Wednesday, September 20, 2006; by Nancy Remsen       Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scudder Parker went on the offensive Tuesday in a statewide radio debate, declaring that Gov. Jim Douglas' agenda of affordability was an indictment of his record in office over the past four years.         Douglas, Parker Hold First Debate Tuesday     Times Argus; Monday, September 18, 2006; by Darren M. Allen       Parker aims to keep up the race in Vermont. His supporters say that he will become more aggressive with his message that under Douglas, Vermont has become a less affordable and less prosperous place to live.         Douglas Gets Tarrant Fever?     Freyneland Post; Thursday, September 14, 2006; by Peter Freyne       It's been a strange year campaign-wise in Vermont thanks to GOP megabucks U.S. Senate candidate Rich Tarrant. The Rookie Republican's endless stream of nasty, sour, half-truth attack ads have guaranteed Bernie Sanders' upcoming November 7 landslide victory in the race for U.S. Sen. Jeezum Jim Jeffords' seat. They've also pissed off more Vermonters of every political stripe than any previous political ad campaign in Vermont history.         Gentleman Jim Going Negative?     Green Mountain Daily Post; Thursday, September 14, 2006; by "Vermonter"