U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today endorsed Vermont Speaker Gaye Symington, D-Jericho, for Vermont governor.

"Gaye Symington is the only candidate in the race who has laid out comprehensive plans to grow Vermont's economy by developing renewable energy sources, creating good green jobs, and building a skilled workforce through quality, affordable education," Clinton said in a news release.

"President Obama and Democrats in Congress will need strong leaders from across the country as we fight to bring about the positive change hardworking American families need," Clinton added. "Gaye has a proven track record of working on the issues that I have long championed - universal healthcare, equal rights for women and minorities, providing quality education for all of our children, and strengthening our middle class."

Symington has served in the Vermont House of Representatives for 12 years.

"I am honored to have Senator Clinton's support," said Symington. "Senator Clinton is a role model for public servants across the country."

Symington's competitor, Independent gubernatorial candidate Anthony Pollina today received an endorsement from the Vermont-National Education Association - the state's largest union.




The Burlington Free Press, September 15, 2008