Jim Hogue of Calais, VT will be running in the Republican primaries for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont this August 11, 2020.

2020 Elections Initiative

The VCWA, an independent, non-partisan, and apolitical non-profit, is working to raise awareness, education, and voter participation in the upcoming primaries through our 2020 Elections Initiative. The views and opinions expressed are those of the candidate and do not necessarily reflect the VCWA’s position, nor is this initiative an endorsement for any candidate

As an organization we want to encourage citizens of all ages and backgrounds to make their voices heard by voting in the August 11th primaries. As a result, we asked Governor and Lieutenant Governor candidates four interview questions relating to leadership style, platform, and their vision for Vermont. Our objective is to help future voters feel confident and secure in the votes they cast. The questions we selected will provide voters with a well rounded understanding of each candidate.

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Jim Hogue

How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? Do you have a“favorite failure”?

Generally my failures have been failures and my successes have been successes. However, i continue to study theater and acting, and I continue to grow and learn. The same is true as a writer and farmer and husband.

What strategies have you used to respond to diversity and equity challenges in the past? How will you apply these strategies to engage with the Black Lives Matter movement in Vermont?

I grew up in and lived in mixed neighborhoods and taught in a city school. My wife taught at Medgar Evers College. I find the BLM movement irrelevant and offensive to black people.

In the last five years, what new belief, behavior, or habit has most improved your life? How will you apply this to strengthen your vision as the Lieutenant Governor or Governor of Vermont?

My belief in freedom of speech, my beliefs in life, liberty and the pursuit happiness are not new. But they have been my guide as those around me fall for same old tricks of intolerance, fear, political correctness and xenophobia.

VCWA’s motto is, "Bringing Vermont to the world and the world to Vermont". What do you believe Vermont’s primary role is in engaging in an interconnected world? What can Vermont contribute to the world that other states or countries cannot?

Vermont could secede from the US, tell the truth about vaccines, 5-G, covid 19 protocols, and 9/11, divest from Israel's apartheid state, and live up to its history and form a state bank.

Elections 2020 Initiative: Jim Hogue