Becca Balint

Rebecca A. Balint (born May 4, 1968) is an American educator, writer, and politician who serves as a member of the Vermont Senate from Windham County, Vermont, as a member of the Democratic Party and as the President pro tempore of the Vermont Senate since 2021. She served as the Majority Leader in the state senate from 2017 to 2021.

Quotes

 * I say two words: ‘Supreme Court,’ the next president will shape the court for generations to come. And I want the court to protect the rights of all of us regardless of race, gender, class, cultural background.
 * As quoted in Vermont Digger (April 1, 2016)
 * President Trump is not a defender of democracy. He must resign or be removed from office. Country above party. We must all defend our constitution and stand together.
 * As quoted in Vermont Digger (January 6, 2021)
 * Stated following the 2021 United States Capitol attack