June 11, 2013; Bob Kinzel; VPR News
But the Progressives’ enthusiasm for Shumlin took a big hit in the recent legislative session.
They were very disappointed that the Governor opposed efforts to reform the state’s income tax system. They were also puzzled about why he proposed taking $17 million from a tax credit program for low income working people to pay for an expansion of child care services.
Burlington Representative Chris Pearson is the party’s caucus leader in the Vermont House. He says Shumlin’s actions make it very difficult for the Progressives to support him in 2014.