While Governor Phil Scott Stands Against Tax Hikes In Vermont, Christine Hallquist Would Make Working Families Pay More

Finally admitting that she supports raising taxes on working Vermont families after weeks of denial, Democrat gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist has established a clear contrast to Governor Phil Scott’s commitment to opposing burdensome new taxes and fees.

The VT Digger reports that “while Hallquist has been tough to pin down on her tax policy, Scott has maintained the simple and stubborn position that defined his 2016 campaign and his nearly two years in office: no new taxes or fees on Vermonters under his watch.” The Digger noted that Hallquist stated in a debate last week that she is “not afraid” of looking at new taxes, which conflicts with her claim last month that raising taxes is “just not something that anyone would want to do.”

As Governor Phil Scott continues to hold the line against tax hikes while fighting for job growth through bipartisan solutions, Christine Hallquist is staking her candidacy on making Vermonters pay more for her big-government agenda.