Dave Sunderland

Former State Legislator and Past VT Republican Party Chair

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

"I tell a lot of folks, don’t let this consume your life — do your job, read a book, take a walk, love your family, get on with your life and don’t let it be overwhelmed by stressful national dialogue. It’s not good for your health." - Gov. Jim Douglas #VT https://t.co/HDbOqJoH4F

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

It's only June but this has already got my vote for 2026 play of the year.

[Foul Territory @FoulTerritoryTV]

What was more impressive: The Giants comeback from down 9-1 today, or this play by their 77-year-old ball boy?

(Via: @NBCSGiants)

[Savannah Bananas @TheSavBananas]

We made two guys run like Forrest Gump...trust us when we say to stay to the end😂

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

If you're interested in my thoughts around leadership and leadership development (and maybe some throughts around baseball and golf!), give me a follow on:

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Thanks!

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

@anson_ag I understand the need for high volume sap gathering, but I soooo hope the sight of galvanized buckets hanging from sugar maples never disappears completely from the #VT landscape!

[Seven Days @sevendaysvt]

From ties to dress shoes to made-to-measure tailored suits, family-owned men’s shop McNeil & Reedy on Rutland’s Merchants Row has sold fine clothing for three generations. https://t.co/YsEpRqrLrc

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

@SenPeterWelch knows the SAVE Act has nothing to do with nationalizing local elections. His gaslighting knows no end. Mainstream, moderate #VT’ers support voter ID requirements & believe strongly that only legal citizens should vote in our elections. #LetsTryCommonSense #VTPoli

[Senator Peter Welch @SenPeterWelch]

He incited an insurrection when he lost.

He raided a Georgia county election office.

Now, he’s saying Republicans should nationalize elections.

President Trump is attacking democracy in America.

[Red Sox @RedSox]

The first sign of spring.

Happy Truck Day!

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

Gave me chills.

[Jomboy Media @JomboyMedia]

104-year-old World War II veteran Dominick Critelli played the national anthem on the saxophone at the Rangers-Islanders game

Pretty special stuff 🇺🇸

[Red @SurvivingGrady]

21 years ago tonight, the Red Sox pulled off the greatest comeback in MLB history. I've watched this clip a million times & will likely watch it a million more. In fact, at my funeral, just play this on loop with a note that says "he got to see it." Folks will know I died happy.

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

@JeffreyBartley

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

@jrrpsaki - This is the way to respond.

[Greg Laurie @greglaurie]

Pure evil. How else do you describe it?

In Minneapolis, the shooter scrawled “6 million wasn’t enough” on a magazine of bullets, mocking the Holocaust. On another: “Kill Trump.” He fired at a target with the face of Christ and even wrote, “Where is your God?” This was not random — it was hate.

Hatred of God.
Hatred of the Jewish people.
Hatred of Christians and Christ Himself.

And the victims? Children and adults gathered in a church for prayer.

Just as there is a God in Heaven who loves us, there is also a devil destined for hell who hates us—and he hates everything God loves. And we know God loves His people. He loves the Jewish people. He loves His church. And He especially loves children.

Remember how little ones were drawn to Jesus? He said, “Let the little children come to me and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven”.

I believe those precious 8- and 10-year-old that were killed are now safely in the arms of Jesus in Heaven.

But here on earth, we still face the reality of evil.

Some pundits—and even the mayor—struggled with what to call it. But the truth is simple: it was an act of evil. The mayor remarked, “Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now—these kids were literally praying.” Another pundit posted on X, “Praying is the problem, not the solution.”

Yet the truth is, prayer is exactly what we need.

Prayer for the two families who lost loved ones. Prayer for the nineteen still in the hospital. Prayer that “the Father of mercies and God of all comfort” will surround the grieving in this critical hour.

And in response to the shooter’s twisted question, “Where is your God?”—the answer is clear: God is with the suffering.

As Scripture declares: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).

Evil struck in a place of worship. But even in the darkest hour, God is near to the brokenhearted.

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

@moneywrslrWPI @worcesterda @WPIWrestling @WPIAthletics Love that room.

[Adam Pellerin @adampellerin]

Tomorrow morning plans:

Coffee.
Walk the dogs.

Watch this on a loop for an hour or so⬇️ #redsox

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

@paulheintz Glad to see Vermonters letting their voice be heard and doing so peacefully. Praying that similar gatherings across our shared great country proceed similarly.

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

Thank God for the @TheSavBananas. Oh how our world needs this silliness, fun, and laughter right now. I can’t wait to see them in person! @YellowTuxJesse

[Savannah Bananas @TheSavBananas]

Do you think our distraction tactic worked?

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

@ClayTravis @RonnaMcDaniel @SenPeterWelch - Did you stand for this child cancer survivor or were you still sleeping?? #VT

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

@Kferr51 @SenPeterWelch This was embarrassing @SenPeterWelch . #VT

[Dave Sunderland @dasunderTEMP]

We're thankful for Rutland County’s skating senator. https://t.co/ft0J5szUaN

[History Photographed @HistoryInPics]

As 2024 comes to an end, take a moment to imagine being born in 1900.

At 14, in 1914, you witness the start of World War I. By the time it ends in 1918, on your 18th birthday, 22 million lives have been lost.

That same year, in 1918, the Spanish Flu begins to sweep the globe. By the time the pandemic ends in 1920, you’re 20 years old, and 50 million lives have been claimed.

At 29, in 1929, the Great Depression begins. Unemployment reaches 25%, and global GDP plummets by 27%. For the next four years, the world teeters on the brink of collapse.

At 39, in 1939, World War II begins.

By the time you’re 41, in 1941, the U.S. enters the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Between your 39th and 45th birthdays, 75 million lives are lost, including six million in the Holocaust.

At 50, in 1950, the Korean War begins, claiming five million lives.

At 62, in 1962, you experience the Cuban Missile Crisis—a moment when the world comes terrifyingly close to nuclear annihilation.

At 64, in 1964, the Vietnam War intensifies. It continues until you’re 75, in 1975, taking four million more lives.

Now think of all those born in 1900. How did they endure such immense hardships? Contrast that with a child born in 1985, who likely thought their 85-year-old grandparent couldn’t understand how tough school was. Yet those grandparents had endured unimaginable trials and survived.

Perspective is a powerful thing. As we close out 2024, let’s reflect on history and remember: no storm lasts forever. This too shall pass.

[Tony Dungy @TonyDungy]

Merry Christmas everyone. But more than that I hope you have a Blessed Christmas. And if you want to know what that means there’s probably not a better source than Linus. He explained it to Charlie Brown almost 60 years ago in a Christmas Special that has become an American favorite.
In 1965 it was extremely daring to have Linus recite from the Bible on prime time television. It probably wouldn’t even happen today and the network executives did not want it as part of the show then. But Charles Schultz, the creator of Peanuts, was a strong Christian man and he wouldn’t back down.

Schultz’s conviction resulted not only in Charlie Brown learning the true meaning of Christmas but in Luke Chapter 2 being heard by millions of people every year at Christmas time.