Posted on July 28th, 2010 by Rick Journey
Rasmussen Reports shows Republican lawmaker Robert Bentley leading Democratic Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks 55%-35% among likely Alabama voters.
The survey conducted July 22nd shows Bentley with a 3 to 1 edge among independents.
Similar to an Alabama Senate survey released yesterday, if you think the economy is improving you’re more likely to support the Democrat. If you [...]
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Posted on July 27th, 2010 by Rick Journey
No big surprise here at all.
Republican Sen. Richard Shelby comfortably leads Democrat William Barnes (59% – 29%) in the latest Rasmussen Reports survey.
Shelby enjoys 91% support from Republicans and a “four to one” lead among independents.
Rasmussen finds only 9% rate the economy good or excellent.
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Posted on July 14th, 2010 by Rick Journey
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, [...]
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Posted on July 14th, 2010 by Erin Dixon
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.
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Posted on July 9th, 2010 by Rick Journey
Bradley Byrne adds another congressman to his supporters.
Fellow south Alabama Republican Jo Bonner is endorsing him. The statement is already on the Byrne campaign website.
Alexander Burns at Politico posted the story early this AM.
It follows Thursday’s endorsement by 6th district congressman Spencer Bachus. His statement was also posted on the Byrne campaign website.
Interesting piece from [...]
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Posted on July 9th, 2010 by Rick Journey
Entering the final weekend of campaigning before the Republican runoff for governor, a new poll claims Robert Bentley leads Bradley Byrne by 20-points.
The Baselice and Associates poll on behalf of Public Strategy Associates shows Bentley 53% to Byrne’s 33%.
The survey shows Bentley leading in every category from “very conservative” to “moderate/liberal,” male and female, 18 [...]
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Posted on July 9th, 2010 by Rick Journey
Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Smoot says 7th district leaders must partner with the state to create jobs.
Smoot is in the Democratic runoff with Terri Sewell for the congressional race to replace Artur Davis.
The winner faces the winner of a Republican runoff in a heavily Democratic district.
This morning on FOX6 News Good Day Alabama, Smoot talked [...]
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Posted on July 8th, 2010 by Rick Journey
Terri Sewell says seeking out “economic opportunities” must be a priority for the next U.S. representative from Alabama’s 7th district.
Sewell will appear on Tuesday’s Democratic runoff ballot with rival and Jefferson county commissioner Sheila Smoot.
This morning on FOX6 News Good Day Alabama she said a key to creating jobs and jumpstarting the economy must focus [...]
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Posted on July 5th, 2010 by Rick Journey
Rep. Robert Bentley launches a new TV spot today.
Own Two Feet comes eight days before the Republican runoff for governor.
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Posted on June 21st, 2010 by Erin Dixon
“I have no regrets”, said Tim James this afternoon in Montgomery as he graciously dropped out of the race to be Alabama’s next governor. James who launched his campaign 18 month ago thanked his campaign staff, the capital press corps, and his family for their support. Speaking of the recount that cost him anywhere between [...]
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