Political TV ads have become cliches (and, as I mentioned below, Red State Diaries did an excellent job of mocking them). That’s why I am glad to see one that is not in the usual, tired format. Kudos to John Tyson’s AG campaign for giving us some relief from the typical video [...]

Not only are non-profit organizations like churches forbidden by the tax code for participating in partisan political activities, I don’t think any of us would really even want any candidates to have the potential advantage of being supported by funds and resources that come from tax-deductible donations.

However…

Sen. Sundra Escott (D – District 20) reports on [...]

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1149067682133710.xml&coll=2 – Riley launches five day bus tour of state as primary election day approaches.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1149067670133710.xml&coll=2 – Siegelman trial begins fifth week as testimony focuses on Department of Transportation.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1149067060133710.xml&coll=2 – Court dismisses suit alleging that Secretary of State and county registrars deny voting privileges to certain ex-felons.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1149067310133710.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News offers [...]

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/114898069287450.xml&coll=2 – God, patriotism and lottery are big issues as primary campaigns enter final week.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/114898065487450.xml&coll=2 – Advocates see immigration debate becoming hateful.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/114898067387450.xml&coll=2 – Attorney General candidate proposes to treat nondocumented immigrants as prisoners of war.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/114898068687450.xml&coll=2 – E-mail from Siegelman campaign alleging political motivation for corruption prosecution contains factual errors.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/114898055887450.xml&coll=2 [...]

I had wanted to post a new post in the Top 10 series yesterday, but real life has a way of intruding. Travel with extended family, fever in the house, and then the AC going out all made the day a little more exciting than I had anticipated. A holiday weekend is [...]

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1148894434263050.xml&coll=2 – Birmingham City Council searching for revenue to keep transit system operating.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1148894116263050.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News endorses Luther Strange in GOP primary for Lt. Governor.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1148894109263050.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News endorses Mark Montiel and John Tyson in the primary elections for Attorney General.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1148894140263050.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News endorses Ed Packard in [...]

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/114880776944790.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News endorses Artur Davis in the Democratic primary for the 7th Congressional District seat.

http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/114880824644810.xml&coll=3 – New Press-Register/USA poll shows Baxley with 18 point lead over Siegelman in race for Democratic primary for Governor.

http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/114880815344810.xml&coll=3 – Article details the alleged coordinated efforts by Sen. Barron to defeat Democratic dissidents.

http://www.al.com/business/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/business/114880799644810.xml&coll=3 [...]

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1148721568153180.xml&coll=2 – Siegelman trial completes fourth week of testimony; trial resumes on Tuesday.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1148721522153180.xml&coll=2 – Corrections Commissioner gets extension from Montgomery County Judge.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1148721582153180.xml&coll=2 – Riley, King file suit challenging constitutionality of Community Service Grants.

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060527/OPINION01/605260416/1012/OPINION – The Montgomery Advertiser endorses Segrest in Democratic primary for State Treasurer.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060527/NEWS/605270324/1007/9112002 – Siegelman considering testifying in [...]

Savvy sources who observe Alabama politics like Dian Fossey watched gorillas help me give you the Top 10 Most Interesting Questions to Be Answered by the Primary Elections.

#8.
Who will be the most noteworthy newcomer among primary winners?

Hard to speculate, but here are some worth mentioning…

Republican Jim Phillips, candidate in House District 79 (Lee County), [...]

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1148635378277140.xml&coll=2 – Former Gov. James endorses Moore in governor’s race.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1148635304277140.xml&coll=2 – Moore campaigns against “immoral society.”

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1148634995277140.xml&coll=2 – Parker, Supreme Court Chief Justice candidate, says he’s willing to ignore rulings of  U.S. Supreme Court, says he “wants to lead in defending the U.S. Constitution.”

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1148634918277140.xml&coll=2  - Siegelman promises to fight if elected.

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