COLCHESTER, Vt. -
All three candidates for Vermont Lieutenant Governor debated at Vermont Public Television Thursday.
That's where Republican Phil Scott fought back challengers to keep his job as Lieutenant Governor.
"I listen, I learn, I help when needed," says Scott.
There was also Progressive and Democrat Cassandra Gekas.
"I will be a lieutenant governor that brings your voice to the table," says Gekas.
And Liberty Union candidate Ben Mitchell.
"My belief is the political process is the under the control of a very small number of people," says Mitchell.
The three disagreed on areas including wind development and so called 'Death with Dignity' - physician assisted suicide.
"For me it's about the rights of patients to decide how they're going to spend their last months, days," says Gekas.
"The whole idea of telling us what to do is pretty un-American," says Mitchell.
Scott says his position on the issue has changed and for an example he chose his own dad who had been hurt a long time ago and was in the hospital.
"Had he had to make that decision then I think he would have said, 'I've had enough,' but had he done that I wouldn't be here today," says Scott.
'Death with Dignity' could be an issue in the next legislative session and the lieutenant governor does play a big role during critical votes, by deciding ties in the senate.
They were also asked if they were ready for the job, which includes being in line to take over for the governor.
"I also serve on the governor's cabinet so I have an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of state government," says Scott.
"It's a big challenge and I am absolutely prepared for that challenge," says Gekas.
"I've been a substitute teacher so I have had to take over in times of crisis in the past," says Mitchell.
The three agreed marijuana should be de-criminalized.
