Workers, swimmers, drinkers, Welch, Dodge, Bernie, Shummy & Brommy. That’s Andy Brommy to you.
Here’s the Scoreboard for the week ending Friday, July 19:
Winners:
Gov. Peter Shumlin — By striking a very reasonable deal with aggrieved neighbor Jeremy Dodge, the gov should finally be able to put his real estate troubles behind him — at least until next fall, when his political opponents will undoubtedly resurrect the issue. That is, unless there are any more Jerry Dodges out there… Runner-up losers: The Republican operatives who hoped to fan the flames a little longer on this one.
Jeremy Dodge — Last fall, the guy was one step away from losing his land to tax sale. Now he’s got five years to pay off a low-interest mortgage. He got exactly what he wanted: his house — and another chance to hold on to it. Now, let’s hope the family and friends who were so quick to jump in front of a TV camera remain by his side to help him pay Shummy back.
Gov. Peter Shumlin (redux) — Turns out the gov got a nice boost to his bank account in January when his campaign repaid him the $275,00 he loaned himself during his 2010 gubernatorial race. Better yet, none of his (obvious) potential 2014 opponents — Randy Brock, Phil Scott, Brian Dubie or Bruce Lisman — turned in impressive fundraising totals this week. Runner-up loser: Shumlin’s small-dollar donors, whose money went straight to the gov’s personal bank account.
Sen. Bernie Sanders — According to BuzzFeed, he’s got “the best hair in Congress.” Runner up winner: BuzzFeed’s Benny Johnson, for compiling the definitive collection of Bernie hair photos.
Swimmers — Because, as Seven Days‘ Ken Picard reports, there’s poop in the water — and you don’t know about it.
The Commons — For publishing the definitive story, penned by veteran freelancer Joyce Marcel, of the 2011 Brattleboro Co-Op shooting.
Three-Buck Chuck drinkers — Trader Joe’s is a-comin’ to South Burlington. QUICK, EVERYONE FREAK OUT!
Vermonters — If Norwich’s Jane Stetson is named ambassador to France, we all get to party down at the American embassy in Paris, amiright amiright?!?!?!
Losers and ties after the jump…
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