Friday Fun – Google Trends

Posted by Danny, on October 27th, 2006, at 7:45 am
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Google Trends lets you compare search volumes for multiple terms.

I’m thinking Halloween costumes…

princess     witch     skeleton     ghost     pirate

Looks like the real story here is how Pirate has begun to put distance between itself and Witch over the last year and a half or two years. Witch showed [...]

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Friday 10/27/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on October 27th, 2006, at 6:26 am

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116194176756160.xml&coll=2 – State Board of Education clash over proposed nepotism policy.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116194191956160.xml&coll=2 – State executes convicted murderer.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116194117456160.xml&coll=2 – Interim chancellor says state’s two year college system needs its own board.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116194067756160.xml&coll=2 – State Supreme Court upholds Jefferson County ruling that allows some convicted felons to [...]

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King’s Endorsements – for Previous Election

Posted by Danny, on October 26th, 2006, at 8:50 pm
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The front page of Troy King’s campaign website shows that six of the largest newspapers in the state have endorsed him. Impressive. Except none of them have actually endorsed him in this Attorney General’s race against Democrat John Tyson, Jr.

Click through and you see that all those newspapers endorsed him for the [...]

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Forum’s Question of the Day – Thursday

Posted by Danny, on October 26th, 2006, at 8:47 am

Some discussions do a little better in the format over at the new forum rather than in the comments for a post that will soon scroll off the front page.

I have been intrigued that the run of bad news for the Republicans on the national level (e.g., prolonged Iraqi war, Tom Delay, [...]

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Election’s Biggest Question

Posted by Danny, on October 26th, 2006, at 8:12 am

I want to call your attention to a couple of articles also in today’s Daily News Digest on what many believe is the biggest question to be answered by the upcoming state election: Who will control the state Senate?

One is from The Birmingham News and the other is from The Anniston Star. [...]

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Thursday 10/26/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on October 26th, 2006, at 6:50 am

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1161854631225790.xml&coll=2 – Legislators gave community college chancellor discretion over millions of dollars.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1161854660225790.xml&coll=2 – Seven close races may decide who controls state Senate for the next four years.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1161854465225790.xml&coll=2 – Article profiles Jan Cook, candidate for reelection to PSC.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1161854363225790.xml&coll=2 – Article profiles John Rice in his efforts at defeating Cook for PSC seat.

http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1161854802225760.xml&coll=3 – Interim chancellor says more problems at community college will emerge in coming months.

http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1161854103225760.xml&coll=3- Federal judge orders hearing on juror misconduct in Siegelman case.

http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1161854852225760.xml&coll=3 -Press-Register says state should consider use of charter schools to improve education, blames AEA for stopping efforts.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061025/APN/610251719 – While students call for new constitution, candidates ignore issue.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061025/APN/610251453 – Inmate faces execution today.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/NEWS/610260306/1012/editorial1 – The Tuscaloosa News calls for reformers to increase efforts at ending PAC-to-PAC transfers.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/061026/ads.shtml – State GOP running radio ads, telephone banks linking Democratic legislators to gay rights issues.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/opinion/editorials/061026a.shtml – The Decatur Daily endorses Cobb in race for Chief Justice.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/NEWS/610260308/1050/OPINION – The Gadsden Times endorses Nabers in race for Chief Justice, names other choices in appellate courts.

http://www.timesdaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/NEWS/610260319/1015/OPINIONS01 – Times Daily endorses Chapman in race for Secretary of State.

http://www.thedailysentinel.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0c4859bbda7dfe28 – Barron vows to remain on ballot in spite of legal challenge.

http://www.thedailysentinel.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4c4c65dba126e080 – Barron’s GOP opponent says Barron’s name should not be removed from ballot.

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/NEWS02/610260333/1009 – Alabama has one of nation’s highest rate of disenfranchisement due to felony convictions.

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/NEWS02/610260342/1009 – AG candidate Tyson says politics lead to King’s decision to enter Mobile County case.

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/… – The Montgomery Advertiser endorses Ivey in race for State Treasurer.

http://www.oanow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=OAN/MGArticle/OAN_Basic… – New census data shows Alabama near bottom in both high school graduation rates and college degrees.

http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2006/as-editorials-1026-editorial-6j25t5215.htm – The Anniston Star endorses Bob Riley for governor, saying he has proven himself to be an effective governor

Continue reading “Thursday 10/26/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST”

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New Tyson Ad

Posted by Danny, on October 25th, 2006, at 2:12 pm

New Tyson ad has come out.

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Ethics Legislation Proposal Next Session

Posted by Danny, on October 25th, 2006, at 12:51 pm

I hear that Rep. Paul DeMarco (R – Homewood) is beginning to look at ethics legislation in other states as he puts together an ethics legislation proposal likely to be introduced next session. His proposal is still in the formative stages.

One considered possibility: mandatory ethics training every two years for lobbyists, [...]

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Christian Principles in an Election Year

Posted by Danny, on October 25th, 2006, at 12:28 pm

The National Council of Churches (whose member faith groups “include 45 million persons in more than 100,000 local congregations”) offers Christian Principles in an Election Year complete with a companion group study guide. It is also available in a reproducible format in a pdf file.

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Vulnerable Incumbents?

Posted by Danny, on October 25th, 2006, at 11:22 am

Some discussions do a little better in the format over at the new forum rather than in the comments for a post that will soon scroll off the front page.

The Question of the Day over in the forum:

What incumbents in Alabama do you think are most vulnerable and may possibly [...]

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Nabers’ Ad Pulled

Posted by Danny, on October 25th, 2006, at 7:58 am

A TV ad for Republican Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Drayton Nabers has been pulled (scroll down) from the air.

The commercial is being removed because it shows the home address of Nabers’ Democratic opponent, Sue Bell Cobb. An attorney for Cobb asked that the commercial no longer air.

Cobb’s campaign was concerned [...]

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Wednesday 10/25/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on October 25th, 2006, at 6:40 am

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116176845790390.xml&coll=2 – Chief Justice race gets hotter, Nabers accuses Cobb of accepting contributions from gaming interests.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116176872290390.xml&coll=2 – Hooper says priority will be to cut utility rates if elected to PSC.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116176910190390.xml&coll=2 – Baxley accuses Riley of hypocrisy on issue of no-bid contracts.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/116176812490260.xml&coll=1- Hearing set in case seeking to remove Barron, others from November ballot.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/116176779990260.xml&coll=1 – Riley touts economic growth in Huntsville appearance.

http://www.al.com/opinion/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116176804190260.xml&coll=1 – The Huntsville Times comments on the lack of any plans to improve state’s educational system during this year’s campaigns.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061025/NEWS/610250351/1007/NEWS02 – Students from state’s colleges reading constitution to highlight need for reform.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061024/APP/610241314 – Democrats in race for Supreme Court face uphill battle with limited campaign contributions.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061025/NEWS/610250326/1012/editorial1 – The Tuscaloosa News takes Baxley to task for defending state’s Community Service Grants.

http://www.politicalparlor.net/Sanders/Sanders1012.html – Sen. Hank Sanders’ weekly report to his constituents.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/061025/stay.shtml – U.S. Supreme Court rejects bid to stop planned Alabama execution.

http://www.timesdaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061025/NEWS/610250303/1015/OPINIONS01 – Times Daily endorses re-election of Bobby Denton in race for Senate District 1.

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061025/OPINION01/610240353/1012/OPINION – The Montgomery Advertiser endorses Shaw in race for state auditor.

There are four more articles from The Anniston Star after the jump:

  • Republicans trot out the ‘L’ word
  • Political ad accuses Benefield of being a ‘liberal’
  • Fite says funding education top priority
  • Economy, jobs part of Shelton’s agenda

Continue reading “Wednesday 10/25/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST”

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Single Most Important Alabama Issue

Posted by Danny, on October 24th, 2006, at 8:31 am

I am quite interested to folks’ thoughts on today’s Question of the Day over in the forum. Today’s question:

What is the single-most important issue in the state that you would like the Alabama legislature to address in its next session?

This could be quite interesting, and I hope you will weigh [...]

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Tuesday 10/24/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on October 24th, 2006, at 6:05 am

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1161681885150440.xml&coll=2 – Abramoff email praises Scanlon for Alabama efforts to protect Mississippi gambling interests.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1161681652150440.xml&coll=2 – Parker says she wants to represent “the little guy” in race for PSC seat.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1161681620150440.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News praises today’s efforts by college students across the state to focus attention on constitutional reform.

http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1161681525150530.xml&coll=3 – New allegations of financial improprieties surface as investigations continue at Mobile’s Bishop State Community College.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1161681545150300.xml&coll=1- Ads used in lt. governor’s race recycled from Lynn Swann campaign in Pennsylvania.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1161681532150300.xml&coll=1- Article profiles races for Senate District 3 seat.

http://www.al.com/opinion/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1161594949171700.xml&coll=1 – The Huntsville Times endorses approval of constitutional amendments, Madison County home rule.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061023/APP/610232150 – Riley filling final days of campaign with groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremonies to focus attention on economic development.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061024/NEWS/610240306/1012/editorial1 – The Tuscaloosa News suggests that legislators should stay up with students reading Alabama’s constitution.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/061024/graded.shtml – New report says Alabama is failing to meet educational needs of poorest students.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061022/NEWS/610220358/1050/OPINION – Gadsden Times endorses Riley in governor’s race.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061023/NEWS/610230327/1050/OPINION - Gadsden Times joins other papers in praising college students’ efforts to bring attention to constitutional reform.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SOU_GOVERNOR_NALLS_NECKLINE_ALOL-?SITE=ALMON&… – Libertarian candidate for governor runs unconventional campaign.

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061024/OPINION01/610240… – The Montgomery Advertiser endorses Chapman in race for Secretary of State.

http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2006/as-editorials-1024-editorial-6j23t5105.htm – The Anniston Star calls on Governor Riley to explain if and how his administration’s $1 billion in no-bid contracts differs from the $1 billion in no-bid contracts for which he criticized Siegelman.

FROM TODAY’S ANNISTON STAR:


State & Region News


Folsom uses Mercedes as reason to vote for him

By Brian Lyman
Star Capitol Correspondent
10-24-2006

MONTGOMERY — If Jim Folsom Jr. isn’t talking about the heat he’s packing, he’s talking about bringing Mercedes-Benz to Alabama.

The former governor has made a point of talking about his four shotguns and how he brought the German automaker to Alabama in 1993, helping spark the growth of Alabama’s automotive industry. In fact, it’s so important to Folsom that he uses it in all three of his television ads.

Continue reading “Tuesday 10/24/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST”

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Fourth Hand Poll #’s

Posted by Danny, on October 23rd, 2006, at 12:37 pm

Artur Davis talks to Tommy Stevenson at the Tuscaloosa News in Sunday’s paper:

Davis said he has seen recent polls that show Democrats Jim Folsom Jr. seven points ahead of Luther Strange for lieutenant governor, Sue Bell Cobb four points ahead of incumbent Drayton Nabers in the race for chief justice and John [...]

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A Look from the Rearview Mirror

By Joe Hubbard on June 8, 2011

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

By John Merrill on May 24, 2011

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 [...]

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Legislative Transparency

By Cam Ward on May 17, 2011

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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