Posted on 08/13/2018 6:20:32 PM PDT by SMGFan
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) One of the four Vermont Democrats seeking the party nomination to run for governor in the fall election isnt old enough to vote, let alone drive. Ethan Sonneborn, 14, of Bristol, met the requirements to be on the primary ballot and is taking his place with the states more age-appropriate candidates on the Tuesday primary ballot, to say nothing of numerous candidate forums and debates.
I think Vermonters should take me seriously because I have practical progressive ideas, and I happen to be 14, not the other way around, Sonneborn said in a recent televised gubernatorial forum. I think that my message and my platform transcend age.
The Vermont Constitution doesnt have an age requirement for people seeking the states highest office beyond having lived in the state for four years before the election. Sonneborn qualifies.
That apparent oversight by the states founders more than 225 years ago was enough to encourage the politically precocious teen to collect the signatures needed to place him on the primary ballot.
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Well, he’s a democrat, after all.
They’re ALL 14 years old mentally anyway, so what’s the difference???
With the addition of the 14 year old, the roster of Dem. candidates is starting to look like the Cabinet in Idiocracy.
I think Vermonters should take me seriously because I have practical progressive ideas, and I happen to be 14, not the other way around,
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Very amusing.
Ethan Sonneborn: “I pledge more lemonade stands run by kids!”
Which is it, son?
It’s Vermont, the Stalinist all white state. Love to see what stupid ideas he would unleash on the morons that would vote for him.
This changes everything! I thought the aging tranny had a lock on the Dem nomination.
Me too, I campaigned for Pete DuPont in 1974 for the House.
Has anyone ever met a teenager who didn’t think they were oh-so mature and smart for their age?
This will make a great story for him to tell when he is older - if he is not too embarrassed to tell it.
Bet on the election laws being revised pretty soon to prevent a repetition.
GOP Governor Scott is favored to be reelected.
Only GOP chance to win a Vermont Senate seat?
“practical progressive ideas”
LOL! Teach that boy the meaning of oxymoron.
Venezuela has a weight loss program for him.
Are you kidding?
He will be a far better official than the typical Demon who has decades to perfect the art of thievery.
This 14 year old needs to write a book, while he still knows everything.
Reading about the other 3 candidates, you appear to be correct.
I think Vermonters should take me seriously because I have practical progressive ideas, and I happen to be 14, not the other way around, Sonneborn said in a recent televised gubernatorial forum. I think that my message and my platform transcend age.
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Very true. Especially when considering that to be a progressive, the mental functions must be retarded and undeveloped beyond early middle school levels of growth and capability.
An idiot child to lead the childishly idiotic.
eh, he is obviously smarter than the career politicians. give the kid a chance
Yup...the boy can eat at the zoo there. I hear that’s what is going down these days in paradise.
Better than Bernie !
Thats for sure
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