2006 September | Doc's Political Parlor

Will Money Tell the Tale?

Posted by Danny, on September 30th, 2006, at 11:17 pm

According to a review of campaign finance reports by the Associated Press, Democratic candidates for the state House and Senate are raising more campaign funds than their Republican counterparts by greater than a 2 to 1 margin.

… Democrats have raised more than $14.4 million in their effort to retain control of the 105-member House [...]

Saturday 9/30/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on September 30th, 2006, at 7:42 am

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/115960820886330.xml&coll=2 – More drug plan choices ahead for Alabama’s Medicare beneficiaries.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/115960840986330.xml&coll=2 – Baxley reaches out to state workers in emotional meeting.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/115960837486330.xml&coll=2 – This article provides an updated glossary of the some of the most active PACs in Alabama.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/115960795286330.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News weighs in on the state’s $20 billion unfunded liability [...]

Family Hug or Headache?

Posted by Danny, on September 30th, 2006, at 12:37 am

This “black Democrat family meeting” later today potentially has “party headache” written all over it. However, when the invitations were sent in the aftermath of Patricia Todd securing the Democratic Party nomination for HD 54 Representative (against the wishes of “family meeting” organizer Joe Reed), emotions were higher than they are now.

Look for [...]

New Poll #’s Coming

Posted by Danny, on September 29th, 2006, at 11:58 pm

I hear that results of an independent poll will be coming out (probably this weekend) that show Folsom ahead of Strange, perhaps at or beyond the margin of error.

Cullman County Conflict

Posted by Danny, on September 29th, 2006, at 3:42 pm

If the conflict of a small town newspaper versus a small town mayor interests you, then there is a somewhat curious story in Hanceville, Alabama (population 2,947 in 2002). Some of the details include the editor/publisher being forcibly removed from a city council meeting, a lawsuit for $1 million, a countersuit, plus a [...]

Rights and Wrongs

Posted by Danny, on September 29th, 2006, at 3:31 pm

I can’t say it any better than Birmingham Blues, Between the Links, or Alablawg already have.

Friday Fun: Google Trends

Posted by Danny, on September 29th, 2006, at 7:47 am

Google Trends lets you compare search volumes for multiple terms.

I have never in my memory seen a team take every snap of a quarter like Auburn did in the third quarter last night.

Comparing the number of searches for Tuberville and Spurrier… I guess Tuberville doesn’t get the respect.

tuberville spurrier

Friday 9/29/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on September 29th, 2006, at 6:34 am

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1159521566220230.xml&coll=2 – Bush visits state, raises campaign funds for Riley.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1159522240220230.xml&coll=2 – Baxley supporters rally in downtown Birmingham while Bush visits.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1159522260220230.xml&coll=2 – Pressure builds for resignation of Rep. Yvonne Kennedy (D-Mobile) as president of Bishop State Community College following arrest of two college employees.

http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1159521550220490.xml&coll=3 – Sen. Pat Lindsey (D-Butler) [...]

Want to Make $1000?

Posted by Danny, on September 28th, 2006, at 4:49 pm

Want to make $1000 and help connect elected U.S. legislators to their constituents? The Sunlight Network is offering $1000 to anyone who can persuade a member of Congress to sign the Punch Clock Agreement and put his or her daily schedule online. Seven legislators so far have agreed.

Scanlon Legend Grows

Posted by Danny, on September 28th, 2006, at 9:07 am

I know that convicted lobbyist and former Riley aide Michael Scanlon has an …umm… unusual sense of propriety: he used what he called the “wackos” of the Christian right for his own personal and political gain, he and his partner Jack Abramoff defrauded Indian tribes of $80 million plus, and after the two [...]

Cobb Ad: Let Her Shine

Posted by Danny, on September 28th, 2006, at 8:48 am

FYI: a second Cobb ad.

Thoughts, anyone?

Also see:
Cobb Ad: Only

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Cobb Ad: Only

Posted by Danny, on September 28th, 2006, at 8:39 am

FYI: here is an ad from Democratic Candidate for Chief Justice, Sue Bell Cobb.

In it, she names things that set her apart from her opponent, Republican Drayton Nabers.

As an aside, do state Republicans use YouTube? I’ve not seen any of their ads there.

Also see:
Cobb Ad: Let Her Shine

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Matthews: Bring It On

Posted by Danny, on September 28th, 2006, at 8:10 am

Joe Reed, Frank Matthews has got you covered.

Frank Matthews copied me on some email intended for Rick Sellers saying that he (Matthews) would debate Rick Sellers any place, any time – presumably including on the air on Matthews’ radio show.

Republican consultant Rick Sellers challenged Joe Reed, the vice chairman of the [...]