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 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 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
To go negative or not to go negative…that is the almighty question.
While Bradley Byrne may have gotten a head start in the race to the runoff, he needn’t relax because Robert Bentley is taking off like a torpedo and he is heading straight for Dexter Avenue. When the mostly unknown dermatologist and state representative from Tuscaloosa [...]
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Posted on June 15th, 2010 by Rick Journey
The new campaign manager for Rep. Robert Bentley (R-Tuscaloosa) questions the credibility of the recount in the Republican primary based on 16 unsealed ballot boxes in Jefferson county.
The AP reports today16 boxes of ballots were found unsealed. The AP story quotes Rep. Arthur Payne (R-Trussville) as saying the sheriff’s department explained to him seals are [...]
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Posted on June 14th, 2010 by Rick Journey
Secretary of State Beth Chapman put it this way in an email to GOP chairman Mike Hubbard and the James and Bentley campaigns over the weekend:
“Mr. Tim James petitioned for a recount. The Republican Party chairman agreed to a recount, the Attorney General agreed to a recount, I have agreed to a recount…. A recount [...]
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Posted on June 2nd, 2010 by Jonathan Hardison
It could be more than a week before we find out who will face Bradley Byrne in the runoff for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
Secretary of State Beth Chapman today said provisional ballots will be counted and the vote certified next Tuesday or Wednesday, [...]
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Posted on May 28th, 2010 by Erin Dixon
Looking for election return results on June 1st? Look no further, we will post all results on this blog.
Want to see video of candidates at their election return parties and even some acceptance and concession speeches? We will have it right here.
Desperate for up to the minute tweets on election returns? That’s right, AlabamaPolitics will [...]
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Posted on April 20th, 2010 by Rick Journey
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 [...]
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Posted on April 14th, 2010 by Rick Journey
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 [...]
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