Smith: Scott redefines political boldness

Gov. Phil Scott. File photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDiggerEditor’s note: Mike Smith is a regular columnist for VTDigger. He hosts the radio program “Open Mike with Mike Smith” on WDEV 550 AM and 96.1, 96.5, 98.3 and 101.9 FM and is a political analyst for WCAX-TV and WVMT radio. He was the secretary of administration and secretary of human services under former Gov. Jim Douglas.
Gov. Phil Scott said in his budget speech to the Legislature that “it’s not bold to spend mo