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 [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News – Montgomery, AL
Now out of the race for governor, lieutenant governor candidate Kay Ivey, posted this comment from Congressman Jo Bonner regarding the makeup of the primary election June 1. Here’s the release from the Ivey campaign office:
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U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner Comments on Kay Ivey’s
Lieutenant Governor Candidacy
“Kay’s decision makes [...]
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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 [...]
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Plenty of phone calls started coming in by mid morning about this story.
Several sources tell FOX6 News that Kay Ivey will suspend her campaign for governor and qualify for lieutenant governor.
The two-term Republican is term limited as state treasurer.
Ivey has scheduled a 3:30 news conference at party headquarters in the Birmingham-suburb of Homewood.
Her campaign would [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News – Montgomery, AL
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Kay Ivey reacts to the passage of the Healthcare Reform bill in the U.S. House of Representatives Sunday night. Here’s her statement:
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(MONTGOMERY, AL – March 22, 2010) – “While the Democrat-led House may have succeeded in cramming this legislation down the throats of [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News – Montgomery, AL
Republican Kay Ivey asks fellow candidates to join in opposing the Obama administration’s healthcare legislation. Here’s her release:
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(MONTGOMERY, AL – MARCH 12, 2010)
“Nancy Pelosi and her gang are pulling out all the stops to ram this bill down the throats of the American people,” Ivey said. [...]
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Two new campaign spots are running in Alabama TV markets.
Republican candidate for governor Bradley Byrne was first today.
Byrne vows to “stand up” to Washington as he refers to “crazy healthcare legislation” and features an image of President Barack Obama with the text “Washington Power Play.” Watch the :30 spot here.
Fellow Republican Kay Ivey talks toughness [...]
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Republican candidate for governor Kay Ivey has posted her first television commercial online. You can see it here.
A campaign spokesman says the spots will run in TV markets across the state starting tomorrow morning. She follows Bradley Byrne to be the second candidate with TV spots more than three months until the Primary.
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Bradley Byrne says job creation, not gaming, is the number one issue in Alabama.
The Mobile Republican is campaigning on his jobs plan in the Birmingham metro today.
Still, he admits the current electronic bingo debate is a dominant topic on the trail.
This morning on FOX6 News Good Day Alabama, Byrne declared “gaming is not the answer [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor – Montgomery, AL
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Kay Ivey signs gas tax pledge in north Alabama. Here’s her release:
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Kay Ivey:
“When you consider how much North Alabama adds to our state’s economy, it’s just plain wrong that you don’t get it back in the roads and roads you deserve,” Ivey [...]
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