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 [...]

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 [...]

Candidates Will Rush to Tea Party Events

How big an impact will the Tea Party movement have on Alabama’s June primary for Republicans?
It will be significant if you consider the showing by Republican hopefuls for governor at Tea Party events throughout the state.
Judge Roy Moore and Dr. Robert Bentley (we can use titles and nicknames in this blog) appear midday at the [...]

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 [...]

Byrne on Ivey’s departure from governor’s race

By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News – Montgomery, AL
Republican candidate for governor, Bradley Byrne released this statement on Kay Ivey moving to the Lt. Governor’s race:
“Kay has not only been a tough opponent in this campaign, but her distinct character, insight, forthrightness, and quick wit have also made her a welcome presence out on [...]

New PPP Survey Suggests Promising Year for GOP

Public Policy Polling says if Republican Bradley Byrne met Democrat Artur Davis in a general election race right now, Byrne would lead 48%-32%.
The North Carolina-based firm released the findings of its March 27th-29th poll of 1,270 Alabama voters this afternoon. View the complete poll here.
In a Davis- Kay Ivey matchup, Ivey leads 44%-33%.
Ouch! considering sources [...]

Byrne and Davis Lead PPP Survey

A newly-released poll from Public Policy Polling finds Congressman Artur Davis leading Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks 38% to 28% in the Democratic primary for governor.
A survey of the Republican field has former 2-year schools chief Bradley Byrne narrowly leading former judge Roy Moore 27% to 23%. Rep. Robert Bentley and Treasurer Kay Ivey show up [...]

New Bradley Byrne Spot on TV Today

Republican candidate for governor Bradley Byrne launched a new :30 spot this morning. The commercial, called Proven, showcases Byrne as a fiscal conservative.
The quick-edit, pulsing beat of the latest spot is radically different from those early Faith and Family and Family Decision spots.
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