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Jim Douglas and the Democratic super-majority in the state legislator have frequently been at odds. Democrats had overridden Governor Douglas' veto of the state budget and overridden his veto of legislation that would allow [[same-sex marriage]].<ref>http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=4461&MediaType=1&Category=26</ref>

Jim Douglas and the Democratic super-majority in the state legislator have frequently been at odds. Democrats had overridden Governor Douglas' veto of the state budget and overridden his veto of legislation that would allow [[same-sex marriage]].<ref>http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=4461&MediaType=1&Category=26</ref>

Douglas has announced he will not seek a fifth term as Governor in 2010.<ref>http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=11009631</ref> "After 36 years as a public servant, 28 of those years in statewide office, with what will be eight years as governor and through 15 statewide elections, I will have held center stage long enough for any leader." <ref>http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0809/Vermont_governor_Jim_Douglas_retiring.html</ref>

Douglas has announced he will not seek a fifth term as Governor in 2010.<ref>http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=11009631</ref> "After 36 years as a public servant, 28 of those years in statewide office, with what will be eight years as governor and through 15 statewide elections, I will have held center stage long enough for any leader." <ref>https://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0809/Vermont_governor_Jim_Douglas_retiring.html</ref>

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