Vermonter

This relatively obscure novel by the author of “The Day of the Locust” tells the story of Lemuel Pitkin, a Vermonter who loses his house to foreclosure.

The Vermonter and New Yorker each brought their pro-worker stump speeches to the southwestern purple states on Thursday, day one of a three-day tour.

Some Vermonters said it was the worst natural disaster to hit the state since a 1927 flood killed dozens of people.

“Now, more than ever, we need everyday Vermonters to make their voices heard and get involved,” he said.

“We want to make sure that all Vermonters are paying their fair share.”