Without Trump to kick around, GOP’s blue-state govs sink

As recently as October, Massachusetts Republican Gov. Charlie Baker was basking in his typically stratospheric poll ratings. More than 70 percent approved of his job performance. Roughly the same amount felt the same way about his handling of the Covid-19 crisis. Those were the days. Since then, Baker’s numbers have […] Read more »

VPR – Vermont PBS 2020 Poll Finds Big Support For Scott, Sanders

More than halfway into his second term, Gov. Phil Scott enjoys widespread popularity and a huge advantage over his potential Democratic rivals. And Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders appears poised to coast to victory in his home state’s presidential primary. These are two of the big takeaways from a new VPR […] Read more »

Castleton University closes Polling Institute

The state’s only polling institute is among the casualties as Castleton University seeks to address a $1.5 million budget gap. … In an interview with VPR, Castleton President Karen Scolforo said the Polling Institute was costing the university $120,000 a year to run. The institute partnered with media organizations including […] Read more »