Vermonters question Phil Scott’s leadership

Vermonters question whether Phil Scott remains popular after 10 years in office.

“Are we better off after 10 years under Phil Scott?”

Scott leads by 40+ points in past races

Scott won each of his last three races by more than 40 percentage points.

Amanda Janoo challenges Scott

Amanda Janoo, a 39-year-old economic policy adviser, is the Democratic nominee for governor.

Janoo’s progressive platform

Janoo offers a progressive platform contrasting Scott’s 'managed decline' of the state.

Janoo’s campaign strategy

Janoo uses digital videos and town halls to engage voters directly.

“F, - the Flock cameras, dude. Let’s ban ’em”

Vermonters approve of Scott less

Fewer than half of Vermonters approve of Scott’s job performance for the first time.

Scott’s political history

Scott has survived and thrived by building a base of Democrats and independents.

Janoo’s fundraising success

Janoo has raised $706,000 compared to Scott’s $414,000 by September.

Scott’s response to challenge

Scott acknowledges the blue wave but calls himself the change agent.

“I’m the change agent”

Scott’s legislative challenges

Scott has faced criticism over school district consolidation and tax policies.

Janoo’s tax proposals

Janoo plans a 2 percent surcharge on income over $250,000 and 5 percent on income over $500,000.

Republican Governors Association invests

Republican Governors Association invested $400,000 in Scott’s campaign.

Vermont’s political history

No incumbent governor in Vermont has been defeated since 1962.

What happens next

Scott faces a tough re-election battle against Janoo’s progressive platform.