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 [...]

Poll Shows Bentley Leading Byrne

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 [...]

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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Going Negative…GOP Runoff

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 [...]

Bentley Team Questions Recount

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 [...]

Alabama GOP Recount Set for Tuesday

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 [...]

AL GOP considering rule change to stop crossover voting

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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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 [...]