Democrats, progressives at odds

Election day is still more than a year away but democrats and members of the state's progressive party are at odds that may make things easier for Governor Douglas to win re-election. Democrats believe a progressive candidate will split the ticket and have asked progressives not to enter the race. The Vermont progressive party say they will run their own candidate if Democrats support a single payer healthcare system and labor issues, in addition to supporting opposition to Vermont Yankee's request for a license renewal. Three democrats have announced their intention to run for governor. So far, no progressives are in the race.