Rasmussen: Bentley Leads Sparks by 20%

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 [...]

New Robert Bentley Spot

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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Bradley Byrne Campaign Responds to Tim James

The Bradley Byrne campaign just released a statement from Comms/Policy Director Marty Sullivan concerning Tim James, the Toll Bridge commercial reaction and calls for an apology to James father, the former governor Fob James.
“The facts speak for themselves. Without the law his father supported and helped pass, and without the contract his father signed just [...]

Tim James Attacks Bradley Byrne Ad

“We’re getting attacked by my opponent who is desperate and pathetic.”
Those words from Tim James in a conference call this afternoon in reaction to a new Bradley Byrne commercial.
“The man is lying through his teeth,” Tim James says about his Republican rival for the nomination for governor.
The commercial calls James involvement in the private Foley [...]

Latest Davis Commercial

Congressman Artur Davis releases a new commercial in his campaign for governor.
People First touches on special interest, out-of-state tax breaks for corporations and high school drop outs.

AL GOP: James, Moore, Bentley and Byrne on TV this week

Tim James launches a new campaign commercial called Language today.
We’ve noticed Roy Moore is now up in Birmingham with one of his musical spots. This one from Elements of Difference.
Moore is also touting an endorsement from retired racing legend Bobby Allison.
Dr. Robert Bentley has returned to television this week with the One Candidate spot.
Monday, Bradley [...]

Tim James 2 words and Bradley Byrne’s Pledge

Two new ads up since Friday in the Republican race for governor.
Tim James has 2 words: “frivolous lawsuits.” His latest campaign commercial touches on tort reform.
Bradley Byrne rolled out his latest Friday. “Pledge” showcases his Taxpayer Protection Pledge with an economic development/job creation theme.
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Rasmussen Raises Questions About Roy Moore in General Election

Scott Rasmussen’s polling firm releases numbers showing Bradley Byrne (R) strong against Democrats Artur Davis (50%-33%) and Ron Sparks (43%-33%) in hypothetical matchups.
Rasmussen Reports finds Tim James (R) in front in a Davis matchup (49%-35%), but tighter with Sparks (38%-34%).
Those two Democrats lead Republican Roy Moore in the same survey. Davis wins the early hypothetical [...]

Bentley’s PACT bill out of House committee

By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News – Montgomery, AL
Republican Dr. Robert Bentley’s bill to guarantee PACT contracts came out of committee on Wednesday.  Here’s his campaign release on the bill and its impact on the college tuition plan.
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MONTGOMERY – Earlier today, the House Education Appropriations Committee unanimously passed Dr. Robert J. Bentley’s bill to [...]