Reply #2: Bernie Leads Tarrant 66-27; Tarrant Smear Campaign Backfiring

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This from www.bernie.org


September 18th, 2006

A new poll of Vermont voters confirms that Congressman Bernie Sanders maintains an overwhelming lead over Republican Rich Tarrant by a margin of 66 to 27.

The poll also shows that a growing majority of Vermonters believe that Republican Rich Tarrant is running an unfair, negative campaign and 54% of Vermonters now have a negative view of Tarrant.

On hearing the news, Jeff Weaver, campaign manager for Sanders for Senate, said, “Republican Rich Tarrant’s desperate, negative campaign is completely backfiring. Vermonters are rightly appalled by Rich Tarrant’s dishonest smear tactics and their support for Congressman Bernie Sanders remains very, very strong. Vermonters know that all of Rich Tarrant’s mudslinging won’t solve the very serious problems our country faces. They want someone like Bernie Sanders, who has the experience and honesty to stand up for them in the United States Senate.