Pat McDonald: Politicians should set aside politics

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Pat McDonald, of Berlin, who is president of Campaign for Vermont. She is a former state rep and has served in various leadership positions throughout state and local government, including under the leadership of Govs. Richard Snelling, Howard Dean and Jim Douglas. She also produces and hosts Vote for Vermont a weekly cable television show on Vermont’s public policy issues.
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