Twitter Updates for 2010-07-21

Sessions says he'll oppose Kagan appointment to Supreme Court: http://bit.ly/dz9n6F #
Top Judiciary Republican to oppose Kagan: http://bit.ly/9LXchs #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-20

Gubernatorial candidates focus on jobs: http://bit.ly/9V5fmf #
Sparks says he will issue an executive order as governor prohibiting gifts to governor's staff executive lobbyists must register w/ state. #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-17

Alabama senator denounces financial overhaul bill: http://bit.ly/911hum #
AEA's Hubbert stepping down as Democratic officer: http://bit.ly/bCJlR6 #
Gaming machines seized in Walker County: http://bit.ly/by6NbC #
Greenetrack supporters taking rally to AL Supreme Court: http://bit.ly/bRnUgo #
Alabama's jobless rate drops to 10.3%: http://bit.ly/bbkLBG #

A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the AEA….

By Bob Howell, WSFA 12 News Anchor – Montgomery, AL
“A wholly owned subsidiary of the Alabama Education Association.”  That’s how the chairman of the Alabama Republican Party described the Democratic Party.  Appearing on our Newsmakers program this week, GOP chairman Mike Hubbard says Paul Hubbert’s decision to step down as Vice Chairman of the Alabama [...]

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-16

Race for governor beginning to take shape: http://bit.ly/dnLzZ7 #
Caucus says Gov. Riley violated Greene Co's voting rights: http://bit.ly/dcrcgd #

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-15

VIDEO: Byrne Concession Speech: http://bit.ly/9sHsVU #
Jerry Bassett, Director of the Legislative Reference Service for the AL Statehouse just left the courthouse after his grand jury testimony. #
Sparks asks Bentley to sign clean campaign pledge: http://bit.ly/dfBXFH #
Ala. XGR official tells about bill-writing process: http://bit.ly/dpqdXO #
VIDEO: Grand Jury Back in Action: http://bit.ly/cKPZLo #
Bentley looking to November after [...]

Grand Jury Back in Action

Round three for the Federal Grand Jury investigating bribery at the Alabama Statehouse began this morning in Montgomery. Jerry Bassett the director of the legislative reference service at the Alabama State House spent three hours with the jury discussing the process of drafting legislation. Here is the video of Mr. Bassett’s exit interview.

Most “Civil” Campaign Ever?

Alabama’s Democratic nominee for governor, Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks, predicts “one of the most civil campaigns in the history of the state of Alabama.”
This morning on FOX6 Good Day Alabama, Sparks congratulated Rep. Robert Bentley on securing the Republican nomination in his runoff contest with Bradley Byrne (watch Byrne’s concession speech).
Be honest.
Three months ago, [...]

VIDEO: Byrne Concession Speech

In case you missed it last night, here is the full video of Bradley Byrne’s concession speech. Byrne tells his fans that he will support Dr. Robert Bentley in the fall and encourages them to do the same.

Twitter Updates for 2010-07-14

Its election day, make sure you GO VOTE. Polls are open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm across the state. #
Did you know: The Federal Grand Jury will meet tomorrow to continue investigating allegations of bribery at the AL State House. Stay tuned.. #
The run down on today's runoffs: http://bit.ly/cumlvc #
Gubernatorial candidates make final efforts [...]