Press Releases
According to the Wall Street Journal, small businesses have felt the brunt of the current recession as they have suffered the largest proportion of job losses. “Businesses with fewer than 50 employees accounted for 61.8% of all job cuts in the private sector in the fourth quarter,” according to the Labor Department. Unfortunately, Washington’s tax policy may only exacerbate the economic outlook for small business owners.
The tax cuts of 2001 and 2003 will sunset in January, essentially raising individual tax rates. Current individual tax rates of 33 and 35 percent will increase to 36 and 39.6 percent. However, unbeknownst to many people is a large proportion of small business owners in these tax brackets classify their businesses as S-corporations. Under S-corporation status, profits from the business are funneled into the owner’s individual tax return, meaning the owner’s individual tax rate is applied to business profits. In essence, allowing these tax cuts to expire will result in an increasing tax burden for many small business owners.
“Small business owners in Vermont are having enough trouble battling the recession. A tax increase will only lead to higher unemployment and less economic growth. If we want out of this recession, we need to facilitate the real job creators, American small business owners, in expanding their payrolls. This isn’t going to happen if we raise their taxes,” explains Len Britton.
Small business owners are not the only ones who will suffer from tax increases. It is likely the capital gains tax will increase by 33 percent, from 15 to 20 percent. Seniors living off of capital gains will see their fixed income cut by $1,700 annually, on average.
“What Senator Leahy and other career politicians are failing to realize is letting these tax cuts expire will adversely affect many of the constituents they are supposedly trying to help,” finished Len Britton.
September 8, 2010: Second Stimulus Even Scares Democrats
Senator Michael Bennett, a Democrat from Colorado, has stated that he will not support President Obama’s call for a new $50 billion stimulus bill.
“Even the most ardent supporters of the first stimulus bill are coming to grips with its failure to aid our ailing economy,” stated Len Britton. “Hopefully this trend of opposition to deficit spending will continue and we can begin to reverse course.”
Washington policymakers promised that the American Recovery and Reinvestment of 2009 would keep unemployment under 8 percent. Instead, taxpayers were hit with a $787 billion bill that has failed to provide any economic stimulus and unemployment is currently hovering around 9.6 percent.
“Though I believe we need to invest in our infrastructure I don’t believe we need to increase our deficit in the process. Much of the money allocated for the first stimulus has yet to be spent, and many of the projects in the bill are wasteful and frivolous endeavors. Frivolous projects in the first stimulus bill should be eliminated and the money saved can be reallocated to spend on infrastructure,” finished Len.
September 7, 2010: Len Britton to Appear on “The Dennis Miller Show”
Rutland, VT – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Len Britton will appear live on “The Dennis Miller Show” tomorrow at 10:37 am. Dennis Miller will interview Len personally and will discuss the Vermont U.S. Senate campaign and the challenges of running against Pat Leahy.
It’s been said that Miller is “One of the premiere comedy talents in America today…” He is a five-time Emmy award winner for his critically acclaimed half-hour, live talk show “Dennis Miller Live” which had a nine year run on HBO. Dennis Miller is also a regular contributor on Fox News.
“The Dennis Miller Show” airs on the following frequencies and air times:
WVMT, AM 620 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Washington Counties)
WSYB, AM 1380 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Rutland Area)
WTSL, AM 1420 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Upper Valley)
The interview can be heard live for free, starting at 10:34am ET at DennisMillerRadio.com.
September 7, 2010: Len Britton Releases 3rd Commercial “Record Scratch”
Rutland, VT – Vermont Republican Senate candidate Len Britton unleashes his 3rd clever campaign ad of the season kindly titled “Record Scratch”. Britton smashes the imaginary fourth wall in grand fashion as the 30 second ad begins with the benign backdrop of a typical politician glad handing people in a country diner. Britton breaks character with a resounding record scratch midway through the spot to challenge Patrick Leahy on the condition of Vermont and the Country.
“I’ve had a lot of fun with these ads, but we have critical issues being neglected in Washington which impact Vermonters. “Record Scratch” candidly addresses people’s concern about a bloated and ineffectual government not listening to the citizens” according to Britton.
You can view the ad on You Tube by clicking this link.
August 20, 2010: Economy Slides as Washington Spends
Jobless claims hit 500,000 last week, according to the Department of Labor, the highest they have been since last November. Furthermore, the 4-week moving average for jobless claims has increased to 482,500 jobs, leading some experts to believe that job growth for the month of August will most likely be negative. This new data adds to surmounting evidence the recession will not be receding anytime soon.
“Stimulus spending has left us with little in terms of economic growth, but plenty of long term debt,” said Len Britton. “The government has failed to stimulate the economy and I believe it’s time to let the real job creators, the private sector, step in and do what they do best: create long-term economic growth not tied to taxpayer money.”
Jobless claims began retreating in the spring as a large number of unemployed workers found temporary jobs with the 2010 Census. Now that most of the work has been completed, these workers are finding themselves in the same position they were in months ago: unemployed in a tight job market.
“The ‘employment’ created by the Census is indicative of the stimulus bill as a whole. Neither the Census or the stimulus bill created a single job, just temporary work,” explains Len Britton. “Giving people temporary work at the taxpayers’ expense is not a long-term solution to true economic recovery. Small businesses are hurting right now and the last thing they need is Washington to hike taxes this January.”
August 17, 2010: Britton Says No Mosque at Ground Zero
National debate has ramped up on the construction of a mosque near Ground Zero in Manhattan. Those in support of the mosque say preventing its construction would be a violation of the First Amendment. Many against the mosque’s construction believe it’s a slap in the face to the 9/11 victims’ families.
“Construction of the mosque in such close proximity to Ground Zero is incredibly insensitive to the victims’ families,” stated Len Britton. “I personally believe the mosque should not be constructed at its current site. For many of the victims’ families, the horror and sadness experienced on 9/11 has taken years to overcome and this action brings the atrocity to the forefront of their minds again.”
We hope Senator Pat Leahy, who supports the Obama administration’s policies, is not once again in lock-step on this issue.
“I am a firm believer in the 1st Amendment. However, I can’t run into a packed theater and yell ‘FIRE!’ The construction of this mosque so close to Ground Zero would be an incendiary act.”
Controversy surrounding the mosque is unlikely to diminish in the near future as the American public strives to find the balance between freedom of religion and basic decency.
August 13, 2010: Economists to Washington: Back Off
Rutland, VT – The Wall Street Journal recently released a forecast survey asking 53 economists a variety of questions regarding the economy. Of the forty-eight economists who answered the question, thirty said that the economy did not need any additional help, fiscally or through monetary stimulus.
“This survey demonstrates that government intervention is not the solution to our economic woes, especially when we are trying to climb out of one of the largest recessions in history. With every bailout and ‘stimulus’ plan, Washington continues to dig our fiscal hole deeper,” said Len Britton.
Additionally, only 3 economists thought that the Bush tax cuts should expire; 32 economists believed the cuts should be extended. Perhaps if Washington were to heed the advice of economists outside the beltway, we would begin to climb out of our current economic predicament.
“It would be incredibly foolish to raise taxes in the midst of a recession. Small businesses and working class Americans are already hurting enough right now, a tax hike for any income bracket would be detrimental towards economic recovery.”
August 11, 2010: Private Sector Showing Little Faith In Government Response to Economy
Rutland, VT – A little over a week after Treasury secretary Timothy Geithner released an op-ed in the New York Times entitled “Welcome to the Recovery,” investors hedged their bets against Geithner’s assumption. On Wednesday, the Dow and Nasdaq dropped nearly 2.5 and 3 percent respectively. Yesterday’s drop comes after the Fed announced it would buy government debt. It’s apparent the private sector has little faith in government solutions to our economic woes.
While Washington continues to assert that government spending saved us from the possibility of even greater economic peril, we are beginning to see that their solutions have not worked and have actually made the road to recovery more difficult, and eventually more expensive.
“Federal stimulus money has created temporary work, not wealth-creating jobs, at the taxpayer’s expense. Meanwhile, the tab for the stimulus and other failed government programs continues to spiral towards a point of no return,” explains Len Britton. “If we want the economy to turn around, we need to let the private sector do the work. The government needs to stop baiting the public with pork and bailouts. Pork isn’t free, it’s simply a reallocation of taxpayer dollars to pet projects our politicians deem necessary. Furthermore, bailout money is borrowed money. Eventually that money has to be paid back, and the longer we wait, the more it’s going to hurt.”
August 11, 2010: Reading, Not Rubber Stamping, is Key to Effective Legislation
Rutland, VT – Recently, the Senate passed a financial reform bill that was intended to provide the necessary regulatory measures to prevent another financial crisis. Senator Patrick Leahy was credited with putting measures into the bill that will “increase transparency and give regulators better tools to pursue financial fraud laws.” Spanning over 2300 pages in length, the bill itself is hardly transparent.
A wide range of provisions were included in the bill ranging from efforts to keep conflict minerals, or “blood diamonds,” out of consumer products to the establishment of a new and independent bureaucracy within the Fed charged with keeping an eye on potential risks to financial stability. Also included in the bill is a provision that exempts the SEC from adhering to Freedom of Information Act requests. Federal regulators need to be just as transparent as the banks they regulate to ensure that they are doing their job properly.
Senator Leahy and others taking credit for the bill should have discovered and blocked the SEC provision. However, it was the press, not Congressional delegates, that brought the matter to light. Perhaps this can be attributed to the fact that our legislators are no longer reading bills before they are brought to a vote. As Nancy Pelosi said, “we have to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it.”
“Reading, not rubber stamping, provides for more effective legislation,” said Len Britton, “as Senator, I would read all legislation before voting on it.”
St. Albans Bay: Where You Can Walk On Water, But Not Swim In It
Len observes St. Albans Bay algae blooms firsthand.
St. Albans Bay, VT – Lake Champlain is one of Vermont’s most important economic resources; it is also plagued constantly by a number of environmental threats, ranging from blue-green algae blooms to lamprey infestation. Some legislators have heard the call to action to protect the lake and have taken measures to address the problems. Senator Patrick Leahy, for example, earmarks funding in a piecemeal manner annually to demonstrate his concern for the Lake.
However, after touring St. Albans Bay this week, Len Britton has seen first-hand that Senator Leahy has not done enough. “Walking along this algae-laden shoreline, I see what was once a pristine beach, ideal for swimming and fishing. However, after years of lackluster funding, the algae blooms have taken over this beach, destroying recreational opportunities for Vermonters and tourists alike.”
Senator Leahy is consistently credited as being the savior of Lake Champlain, but an examination of visitation records at St. Albans Bay Park tell a different story. Over the past three decades, annual visitation to the park has declined drastically. In 1973, visitation was just under 15,000 people; by the 1980s, visitation dropped below 5000. On a recent sunny day in August, there was not one person in sight enjoying the waters of the bay. So long as Lake Champlain lacks a fully-funded long term solution, public beaches such as the one in St. Albans Bay Park will remain unswimmable eyesores.
“As Senator, I will make a comprehensive Lake Champlain clean-up plan a priority. Seniority allows for politicians to throw pork at problems that outrage the public without having to fully solve matters. Lake Champlain’s environmental problems can be compared to a rowboat with a baseball-sized hole; the status-quo solution is to plug it with a piece of chewing gum.”
August 9, 2010: Unemployment Figures Shows The Stimulus Failed
Rutland, VT – On Friday, the Department of Labor released the new unemployment figures showing lower-than-expected growth in the job market. Over 131,000 jobs were lost last month, a significant portion of them resulting from the census coming to a close. June numbers were also revised to show that 221,000 jobs were lost compared to the original figure of 125,000 jobs. Even state and local governments are beginning to feel the pinch, reporting losses of 48,000 jobs in July.
“Last year we were told by Washington that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was the key to economic recovery. While our unemployment rate climbed to 7.5 percent they assured us that the passage of the stimulus bill would prevent unemployment from surpassing 8 percent. The official unemployment rate is currently at 9.5 percent; when you factor in the unemployed who are no longer searching for work the rate climbs to 16.5 percent. Stimulus money has obviously failed to aid in economic recovery, and after money for the programs it created dries up, so will the ‘created’ jobs,” explains Len Britton.
According to USA Today, “[n]on-financial companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 have a record $837 billion in cash, S&P says. That’s enough to pay 2.4 million people $70,000-a-year salaries for five years.” Washington’s approach towards the economy has left companies uncertain and afraid to invest. This trend will continue as long as the government is more focused on regulation and taxation rather than facilitating economic growth.
Len Britton concludes, “the fact that our government has failed to keep its own financial house in order has only compounded the problem. Washington needs to lead by example to encourage private sector growth: cut spending, reduce taxes, and streamline our regulatory processes.”
August 8, 2010: Len Britton’s “Better Bail Faster, Billy” ad hits 25,000 views and continues to earn national recognition
Rutland, VT – Last week, Len Britton released his second ad “Better Bail Faster, Billy.” Though the national deficit is a serious issue, “Billy” takes a humorous approach that has viewers laughing out loud. The ad highlights two kids trying to bail out “The Ship of State” which has been overrun with water. As the kids try to bail water from the boat, government agents decide to add more water from buckets labeled “stimulus” and “pork.”
Though the video has received little attention from the Vermont press, it has been making waves nationally. As of August 8, 2010 – over 25,000 people have viewed “Better Bail Faster, Billy.” The ad has also been featured on CBS Political Hotsheet, National Review Online, Red State, and Fred Thompson’s website.
Ed Morrisey of the Hot Air blog says that the ad “offers one of the most concise and visual explanations of debt and its impact on future generations you’ll ever see.”
“Better Bail Faster, Billy” is a follow-up to “Better Get a Paper Route, Billy,” which has over 38,000 YouTube views and aired on WCAX for three days in June. Britton’s two campaign ads have over 70,000 YouTube views, far surpassing the total of number of views of all Vermont candidates’ ads combined.
August 5, 2010: Len Britton’s “Better Bail Faster, Billy” Ad Hits 24,000 Views and Earns National Recognition
Rutland, VT – Last week, Len Britton released his second ad “Better Bail Faster, Billy.” Though the national deficit is a serious issue, “Billy” takes a humorous approach that’s leaving viewers laughing out loud. The ad highlights two kids trying to bail out “The Ship of State” which has been overrun with water. As the kids try to bail water from the boat, government agents decide to add more water from buckets labeled “stimulus” and “pork.”
Though the video has received little attention from the Vermont press, it has been making waves nationally. As of August 5, 2010 – over 24,000 people have viewed “Better Bail Faster, Billy.” The ad has also been featured on CBS Political Hotsheet, National Review Online, Red State, and Fred Thompson’s website.
Ed Morrisey of the Hot Air blog says that the ad “offers one of the most concise and visual explanations of debt and its impact on future generations you’ll ever see.”
“Better Bail Faster, Billy” is a follow-up to “Better Get a Paper Route, Billy,” which has over 37,000 YouTube views and aired on WCAX for three days in June. Britton’s two campaign ads have over 60,000 YouTube views, far surpassing the total of number of views of all Vermont political candidates’ ads combined.
You can see the ad my clicking the following link:
August 2, 2010: Len Britton Releases Environment and Energy Policy Initiatives
“Protecting Vermont” Highlights Lake Champlain Clean-Up, Fossil Fuels and Future Energy Sources
Huntington, VT – On Burrows Trail at the base of Camel’s Hump on Saturday, Len Britton held a press conference announcing his environmental and energy policy initiatives aimed at a comprehensive plan to clean up Lake Champlain, a sunset date to end our addiction to fossil fuels, and the construction of a new technologically advanced nuclear power plant to replace Vermont Yankee.
“Lake Champlain is Vermont’s crown jewel, serving as a key economic and recreational area for the state. It faces environmental threats ranging from invasive species to excessive amounts of phosphorus spurring blue-green algae bloom growth. Washington’s response to Lake Champlain’s troubles has been to shove earmarks into various pieces of legislation. Although it’s good that our Congressional delegation is working to fund projects that protect the lake it should not be used as a political ploy,” said Len Britton at the press conference.
Len Britton continued “I do not think Pat Leahy has done enough for Lake Champlain or Vermont’s environment. Sporadic spending will not solve the crisis’s that Lake Champlain faces. If elected to the U.S. Senate, I will fight for a comprehensive environmental protection plan that is fully funded. Thirty six years in office, filled with countless spending efforts by Senator Leahy have barely mitigated the threats the lake continues to face.”
Len Britton also stated he will work to create a sunset date to wean the American public off of fossil fuels. He agreed with President Obama’s proposal in his 2010 State of the Union that we need to build more nuclear power plants across the country.
“France receives 70% of their power from nuclear power plants. I believe America and Vermont’s environment would be best protected if we follow a similar model. These plants President Obama has proposed will have the latest technology and safe guards to protect our energy supplies and the pocket books of Americans. I believe one of these new plants should be built in Vernon then followed by the decommissioning of Vermont Yankee. This is a fundamental difference between Pat Leahy and myself; I want to keep 600 jobs in Vernon and provide low energy costs for hundreds of thousands of Vermonters.”
“America’s looming debt danger is crippling our economy and jeopardizing future generations. My humorous approach to this very serious issue will raise awareness with the typical American family” stated Britton.
You can view “Better Bail Faster, Billy” By Clicking Here
Woodstock, VT – Last Friday, Vermont US Senate candidate Len Britton kicked off his campaign ad season with the witty and entertaining short video “Better Get a Paper Route, Billy.”
In five days, the video has surpassed 20,000 YouTube views; earning attention on prominent blogs and from national news agencies. The response from Vermonters coupled with high independent voter turnout to campaign events begs the question “is Vermont the next state to oust a long-term incumbent?”
You can view the ad by clicking here.
“I’m grateful for the response we’ve been receiving from Vermonters all over the state. Vermonters are realizing our children can no longer afford the current direction of Washington. The only way to fix the problem is to change the players,” stated Len Britton.
Len Britton is an independent Republican running on a platform of term limits, fiscal responsibility, and economical revival.
May 18, 2010: America’s Dissatisfaction with Washington Insiders Continues
Rutland, VT – An anti-incumbent wave is ousting long-term Washington insiders. Earlier this month, delegates to the Utah Republican Party convention retired a three-term incumbent Senator Bob Bennett. Today, five-term Democrat incumbent Senator Arlen Specter was rejected by the voters of Pennsylvania.
“Americans are realizing our children can no longer afford the current direction of Washington. The only way to fix the problem is to change the players,” said Len Britton.
Len Britton is running on a platform of term limits, fiscal responsibility, and economical revival.
Rutland, VT – United States Senate candidate Len Britton kicks off his campaign ad season with the witty and entertaining short video “Get A Paper Route, Billy.” Filmed in rural Vermont, the minute and thirty second spot highlights the national debt crisis with down home Yankee humor.
You can see the video by Clicking Here
Johnson, VT — On his way to a campaign event in Barton Saturday afternoon, Len Britton was involved in a two-car accident on VT Route 100C, north of Johnson. The car directly in front of Len made an unexpected U-Turn.
Len extends his sincere gratitude to the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department and Johnson Fire and Rescue for their rapid response.
Len Britton attended his Barton event as scheduled.
“I agree with Senator Leahy wholeheartedly that we need to send more non-traditional leaders with real world experience to Washington, but Congress is where the real problem lies.” – Len Britton
Woodstock, VT — Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy is quoted on WPTZ calling for the next Supreme Court justice to be “non-traditional with real world experience.”
“It’s only in recent years that everybody’s been a court of appeals judge. We’ve had governors, senators, people who have been in academia, others who have been on the court and it’s given a rich diversity to the court.” – Patrick Leahy, April 14, WPTZ
“I agree with Senator Leahy wholeheartedly that we need to send more non-traditional leaders with real world experience to Washington, but Congress is where the real problem lies,” said Len Britton, whose background is as a small business owner in Woodstock.
“Much of our national problems result from the emergence of an entrenched class of politicians-for-life who are out of touch with the lives and concerns of hard working citizens. We’re at a point where the people making critical decisions on our behalf have been living inside the Beltway and outside of their home states for three and four decades. Under these circumstances, it is simply impossible for these people to be genuinely in touch with what’s going on back home. This is not healthy for the country, as our 9.7% unemployment rate and our growing $14 trillion dollar national debt attest to.”
“I believe if we’re going to get our country back on track and do right by our children, we need to elect people who are not lawyers and professional politicians. We need fresh leadership that knows what it really means to create jobs: putting people to work, making a payroll, and succeeding within a budget” said Britton.
Leahy, 70, has been a professional politician since the age of 26. He has served in Washington for 36 years, and is seeking a seventh six year team. Leahy is one of sixty lawyers serving in the US Senate. He has never in his adult life held a private sector job.
Len Britton has pledged to term limit himself, serving a maximum of two terms in the US Senate.
“This will enable me to focus all of my time and energy on the campaign from now until November,” said Britton.
Britton thanked outgoing campaign manager, Dan Riley, for his service. “Dan did a great job getting us through this first phase of the campaign while I was busy with the sale of the business. I appreciate all his hard work building the infrastructure we’re going to need to be successful, and look forward to his continued good advice.”
Jeff Bartley, who served as Deputy Campaign Manager under Riley, will assume the role of campaign manager as of April 8th.
In addition, Britton introduced and thanked the co-chairs of his newly formed campaign Executive Committee:
Bradford Broyles of Mendon has a background in grassroots political organizing and event coordinating. He worked as event Coordinator for the Ronald Reagan Library and Foundation, Rutland Republican County Field Director for 2008, and currently serves as the Rutland County Republican Chair.
Lorene Butler of Burlington is a mortgage consultant for MetLife Home Loans. She has worked in the banking industry for 23 years. “As a mom, grandmother and native Vermonter, I support Len knowing that he will stand strong in Washington.”
Susanne Butterfield of Stockbridge is a retired sales executive. She currently serves on several State Boards and Commissions. Suzanne has an extensive campaign and fundraising experience, serving as the Windsor County Republican chair. “I’m proud to say I’ve been on the Britton Team since Len’s earliest decision to run for U.S. Senate.”
Rob Roper of Stowe served as chairman of the Vermont Republican State Committee from February 2007 to November 2009. His professional background is in advertising and marketing.
“Over the past few months, we have put together a talented team and a dedicated core of supporters,” said Britton. “We have crisscrossed the state twice, doing town hall meetings. We have listened to what Vermonters are saying, and we’ve learned a lot.
“Vermonters understand that with our children facing an ever growing $20 trillion debt by the end of the decade, we need to do something different in Washington. That means changing the players in congress. I am 100 percent committed to this race, and am eagerly looking forward to the next phase of the campaign.”
The campaign issued the following statement from candidate Len Britton regarding Sen. Patrick Leahy’s hearing on the torture memo hearings in Washington.
“The world changed after the events of September 11, 2001 and we were in certain uncharted waters. I have full confidence in President Obama’s Department of Justice this matter should be concluded now. I predict the result of Sen. Leahy’s hearings will be a reprimand letter and more bloviating. These hearings are political theatre in an election year to take the spotlight off our real problems – the high unemployment rate, the lowest consumer confidence report in 27 years, and a largely failed stimulus package” said Britton. “I look forward to debating these issues with Sen. Leahy in the coming months” continued Britton.
Len Britton is the independent Republican candidate for the United States Senate focused on changing “business as usual” politics in Washington D.C. Britton is campaigning on a platform of jobs, national security, and economic reform. he has also pledged term limits. Further press information and updates can be found at the campaign website www.lenbritton.com.
A poll conducted over the past weekend for a trio of news organizations, Vermont Business Magazine, WCAX-TV, and WDEV Radio Vermont released the following results:
Do you approve or disapprove of the job Vermont’s Congressional delegation is doing?
45% approve – 44% disapprove.
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress handled health care?
33% approve – 62% disapprove.
How concerned are you about the federal government’s budget deficit; very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not concerned?
Very 43% – 39% Somewhat – 11% Not concerned
“These poll numbers reflect the concerns people have been voicing at my town hall meetings. Voters are looking for common sense leadership – excess spending, the healthcare debacle, and “business as usual” system of politics has not inspired confidence in Washington – it is time to change the players. My position on the issues is clearly in line with main street Vermonters” said Britton.
Britton finished by saying, “if you’ve ever been so frustrated with Washington that you’ve talked to the TV; said ‘toss all the bums out’; or ‘there’s no one in Washington who represents my interests,’ then this campaign is for you.”
“Vermont knows that we cannot afford Patrick “inside the Beltway” Leahy anymore. The real questions are: what is he going to spend our money on next and how are our children going to pay the bill?” said campaign spokesperson Dan Riley.
Len Britton is the Republican candidate for US Senate focused on changing “business as usual” politics in Washington D.C. He is campaigning on a platform emphasizing jobs, national security and fiscal reform. Further press information and updates can be found at the campaign website www.lenbritton.com.
Len Britton spoke with a crowd of about 120 people Wednesday night at a town hall meeting in Essex. The hall was standing room only with participants overflowing into the front vestibule. Attendees from all political affiliations listened and fielded question on a wide range of issues including taxes, wasteful government spending, healthcare, the troubled economy, and national security.
“This was a tremendous outpouring of the people and support. Voters are understandably upset at the state of our nation and our representation in Washington. The message is resonating – the largest round of applause came when I stated we needed to clean out Congress and start fresh. The people of Vermont want real change they can believe in – not false hope. Many want to see term limits enacted, politicians who accept special interest money held accountable, and a return to common sense governing” said Britton.
“I promised everyone last night that when I am elected to the US Senate in November these town hall meetings will continue. It is the only way anyone who cares about the voters of Vermont can truly listen to their needs. Vermonters also like a balance of power and right now we don’t have a balance of representation in Washington DC” continued Britton.
Last night wrapped up Len Britton’s “Citizen Legislator Listening Tour” town hall series. The campaign is gearing up for the next round
