Lieutenant Governor : Decision Not to Run for Re-election

1956 April, What Others Say (Reprinted in Barre Times from Montpelier Argus)

An article from the Barre Times that commented on CNB's decision not to run for re-election and the subsequent political speculation it caused. TRANSCRIPT

1956 April 12, The Courier, Startling Move Creates Turmoil

This article in The Courier reflects the effects that CNB's decision not to run for re-election had on the landscape of Vermont politics.  Democrats were excited about not having to run against CNB and opportunistic Republicans saw a chance to move up the party ladder.  Some predicted that CNB was gearing up for a run at the governor's office in 1958. TRANSCRIPT

1956 April 12, The Suburban List, Essex Junction, CNB Out of Contest for Lt. Governor

Calling CNB's decision not to run for re-election the "political surprise of the year," this article suggests that CNB's decision was more personal than political.  CNB is quoted as saying that she did not (and never had) any interest in the governor's office and that she would be choosing to focus her efforts on national politics. TRANSCRIPT

1956 April 11, Rutland Daily Herald, Bailey Not a Candidate

This Rutland Daily Herald article discusses the implications that CNB's decision not to run for re-election would have on Vermont politics. TRANSCRIPT