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Pat Leahy

August 26, 2008 - 12:16pm

Leahy revels in breakfast fundraiser

By James W. Pindell
Category: US Senate, Local
Tags: Howard Dean, Democratic National Convention, Al Franken, Pat Leahy, Mickey Hart

DENVER -- It was a good morning for U.S. Sen. Pat Leahy. At one point he stood in front of a full room of over 100 people gathered for an event in his honor. Next to him Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean was calling him a "true statesman" and "the conscience of the Senate." Leahy was appreciative of the remarks, but he just saw something he definately wanted a picture of.

So he grabbed his camera, leaned behind Dean, who was still speaking, and snapped a picture of fellow Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, and Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken being friendly.

Along with them were some of the biggest names in Vermont and national Democratic politics for his political action committee's fundraiser.

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August 25, 2008 - 10:43am

Dean, Leahy to address Democrats in Denver

By Juan Melli
Category: President
Tags: Howard Dean, Democratic National Convention, Pat Leahy

Two Vermonters are currently scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention this week in Denver.

Democratic National Committee chairman and former Gov. Howard Dean will preside over various portions of the opening night's events, while U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Middlesex) is scheduled to speak on Tuesday.

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August 22, 2008 - 11:27am

This week's PolitickerVT.com Winners & Losers

By Wally Edge
Category: US Senate, Governor, Local
Tags: Anthony Pollina, Pat Leahy, Jeb Spaulding
Top Story: Opinion

Jeb Spaulding and U.S. Sen. Pat Leahy (D-Middlesex) were both among the winners this week, while Anthony Pollina (I) ends up on the loser side again. Find out why and see who else made this week's Winners & Losers. | CLICK HERE

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August 19, 2008 - 4:31pm

Leahy to speak at Denver convention

By Wally Edge
Category: President
Tags: Pat Leahy
Top Story: Opinion

The Democratic National Campaign Committee announced today that U.S. Sen. Pat Leahy (D-Middlesex) will be speaking at the Democratic convention.

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