# July 8, 2026 Ross Connolly talks about the Maine US Senate race, economic comparison between Vermont and New Hampshire, and America 250

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Podcast: [Vermont Viewpoint](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vermont-viewpoint-6394549)
Published: 2026-07-08T17:10:26+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/episode/154284125/
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## Resource

John Reynolds, State Director with NFIB, compares New Hampshire to Vermont and informs listeners why the NH Advantage has been so successful, how it has positively impacted the average Granite Stater, how VT’s strategy has failed by comparison, and why a similar model in the Green Mountain State would benefit Vermonters. Nick Murray with Lead Maine updates listeners about new controversies in the race for US Senate in Maine, whether a new candidate will replace Graham Platner, the process to do so, and the path forward for Maine Democrats. Chris Maidment rejoins the show to talk about his trip to Washington D.C. over the weekend to celebrate America 250, the festivities, and why it was worth the trouble of security and travel. Lauren Stewart, Senior Federal Affairs Liaison with Americans for Prosperity, discusses the one year anniversary of the passage of the Working Families Tax Cut, how it is benefiting the American people, misconceptions about what the bill did, and the positive impact it will continue to have in the coming years.

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