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Bernie Sanders' stepdaughter considers run for mayor
Associated Press ^ | Nov 6, 2017 7:31 PM EST | Lisa Rathke

Posted on 11/06/2017 8:24:16 PM PST by Olog-hai

Bernie Sanders’ stepdaughter is considering a run for mayor of Burlington, Vermont, the same office that was the starting point for the independent U.S. senator’s political career.

Carina Driscoll, a former city council member and progressive state legislator, said Monday that she would make a decision by the end of the month. She would not say which political party she would run under or if she would run as an independent.

Democratic Mayor Miro Weinberger is expected to seek re-election in March 2018.

“In my mind, it’s time to consider a new direction for Burlington and a new vision, and I am exploring whether it’s the right time for that, if there are others who feel the same way, and also if it’s the right time for me,” Driscoll said.

Her stepfather was elected Burlington’s mayor in 1981, upsetting the status quo of city politics and launching his political career. …

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Vermont
KEYWORDS: bluezones; burlington; driscoll; feelthebern; sanders; vermont

1 posted on 11/06/2017 8:24:16 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Is this one that bilked public funds?


2 posted on 11/06/2017 8:25:03 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
You referring to the Burlington College debacle, the one with Vermont Woodworking School?
3 posted on 11/06/2017 8:27:51 PM PST by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: Olog-hai

Yes.


4 posted on 11/06/2017 8:28:39 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Oh, the things they get away with. It’s sure building to something bad.


5 posted on 11/06/2017 8:30:31 PM PST by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: Olog-hai

Looking to get in on the gravy train, just like dear old step-dad?


6 posted on 11/06/2017 8:34:38 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: Olog-hai

Will it be close to the prison where her mom will be living?


7 posted on 11/06/2017 8:49:08 PM PST by bigbob (People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
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To: Olog-hai

https://vtdigger.org/tag/burlington-college/#.WgFJmtQrJxA

amazing how little reporting is being done on this.. /s


8 posted on 11/06/2017 9:51:20 PM PST by bitt (press takes him literally, but not seriously; his supporters take him seriously, but not literally)
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To: Olog-hai

Is C. V. Clinton planning on running against her?


       


(Stay out the Clintons!)

9 posted on 11/06/2017 10:01:08 PM PST by Songcraft
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To: Olog-hai

Oh? Is “independent” wha they call a Communist these days?


10 posted on 11/06/2017 10:05:17 PM PST by Dogbert41 (Jerusalem is the city of The Great King!)
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To: Olog-hai

Vermont red vermin! More dangerous than Norwegian wood rats and richer.


11 posted on 11/06/2017 10:14:28 PM PST by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: Olog-hai

What is happening to Jane’s SCANDAL....Bankrupting a perfectly good school!! Oh wait....she’s a LIBERAL DEMOCRAT so Nothing will happen to her!


12 posted on 11/07/2017 2:42:32 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Olog-hai

Another leftist who wants to make everyone do what they say, under the guise of being ever so caring.

13 posted on 11/07/2017 4:55:27 AM PST by simpson96
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Only 42,000 people in Burlington. I’m sure lots of crazies have a chance to win.


14 posted on 11/07/2017 11:17:09 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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