Will Money Tell the Tale?

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 [...]

Saturday 9/30/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

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=2The Birmingham News weighs in on the [...]

Family Hug or Headache?

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 [...]

New Poll #’s Coming

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

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

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

Friday Fun: Google Trends

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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.

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Friday 9/29/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

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) leads opponent in fund raising.

http://www.al.com/opinion/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1159521314220410.xml&coll=1The Huntsville Times coments on recent bipartisan endorsements of state’s public employee group.

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060929/OPINION01/609280359/1012/OPINIONThe Montgomery Advertiser, citing reports that local lobbyist had created 13 new PACs, renews call to ban PAC-to-PAC transfers.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/opinion/editorials/060929a.shtmlThe Decatur Daily calls for Legislature to increase funding for legal defense for indigent citizens.

FROM TODAY’S ANNISTON STAR:

Study says education makes big difference in Alabama

By Steve Ivey
Star Staff Writer

09-29-2006

College graduates in Alabama earn nearly double what workers with no higher education earn.

They’re also more likely to find work, volunteer their time, vote, and report good health.

Continue reading “Friday 9/29/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST”

Want to Make $1000?

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

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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 [...]

Cobb Ad: Let Her Shine

FYI: a second Cobb ad.

Thoughts, anyone?

Also see: Cobb Ad: Only

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Cobb Ad: Only

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

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 [...]

Thursday 9/28/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/115943581345510.xml&coll=2 – Bush unlikely to be visible to general public during visit today.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/115943596545510.xml&coll=2 – Democrats outspend GOP in effort to make case against Riley.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/115943583045510.xml&coll=2 – Parties may have reached settlement in one issue in long running higher ed desegregation suit.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/115943594445510.xml&coll=2 – Postcards suggest Siegelman as write-in [...]

GA Christian Coalition Breaks Away

Like Noah and his neighbors, Georgia’s Christian Coalition and the national organization are waving goodbye with no plans to see one another again.

This is the fourth state group to leave the national Christian Coalition. Alabama’s group jumped or was pushed last month.

Legislative Dispatch

A Look from the Rearview Mirror

This Thursday will mark the last day of the legislative Session.  For some, it was a Session that seemed would never end.  For others, it was one that ended much too quickly.  It may be early, yet, to write an obit on this Session, but as we approach the finish line, some perspective may be in order.

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Putting Students First

As you know, a very important piece of legislation will be presented for our consideration in the House tomorrow in Montgomery – Senate Bill 310 – the “Students First” tenure and fair dismissal reform bill. Like me, many House members have been inundated with phone calls and emails from opponents of this bill, and some have been [...]

Legislative Transparency

There are a lot of issues to debate before we begin the final days of this session. In fact, I am quite certain there will be some comments on this post debating many of them. Before we get into the last seven day of the session I wanted to bring up a topic that [...]


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