Comments on: Folsom’s Challengers Falling Away? http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/ & Home of Lawn Mower Repair Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:12:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Carey http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10981 Carey Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:12:07 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10981 Folsom was barely engaged in the process. He seemed confused about the bill when it was introduced and had almost no control over the session until he looked so bad his people forced him to engage. Folsom was barely engaged in the process. He seemed confused about the bill when it was introduced and had almost no control over the session until he looked so bad his people forced him to engage.

]]> By: Paine http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10970 Paine Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:35:40 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10970 margaret- I don't know which Thyssen-Krupp debate you were watching, but as someone who was in the gallery the whole time, and read all the news reports, Folsom had more to do with getting it passed than Riley. Look back at the comments from Senators, even Republican Senators, and they gave him credit, as well. The Senate last year did not function well, but I believe that history shows that the first year of every quadrennium for about the last 20 years has similar problems (yes, even back before Windom and the jug), and that things settle down afterwards. There are more bitter feelings in the Senate this time, admittedly, because of the problems between the Senate majority and Senators Preuitt and Holley, but Folsom was not a part of that and seemed to be given high marks by people in both camps for working to smooth the troubled waters. margaret-
I don’t know which Thyssen-Krupp debate you were watching, but as someone who was in the gallery the whole time, and read all the news reports, Folsom had more to do with getting it passed than Riley. Look back at the comments from Senators, even Republican Senators, and they gave him credit, as well. The Senate last year did not function well, but I believe that history shows that the first year of every quadrennium for about the last 20 years has similar problems (yes, even back before Windom and the jug), and that things settle down afterwards. There are more bitter feelings in the Senate this time, admittedly, because of the problems between the Senate majority and Senators Preuitt and Holley, but Folsom was not a part of that and seemed to be given high marks by people in both camps for working to smooth the troubled waters.

]]> By: Will http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10964 Will Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:51:31 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10964 Haha. Well done Mike. Somewhere in there is a poison Ivey/Byrne joke, but we must stay on point. As for Lyn, the point I am making is that she has no base from which to raise funds. Even Troy King has Stan Pate to seek funds from. Who is going to give her money? The Riley crowd will be giving to Byrne while the Moore-ons will be giving to King. Do not get me wrong. Kay Ivey is a sublimely nice lady, and I hope she remains involved in the Alabama political scene. That said, the jump from Treasurer to Governor, particularly in the current political climate, will prove too much. Haha. Well done Mike. Somewhere in there is a poison Ivey/Byrne joke, but we must stay on point.

As for Lyn, the point I am making is that she has no base from which to raise funds. Even Troy King has Stan Pate to seek funds from. Who is going to give her money? The Riley crowd will be giving to Byrne while the Moore-ons will be giving to King.

Do not get me wrong. Kay Ivey is a sublimely nice lady, and I hope she remains involved in the Alabama political scene. That said, the jump from Treasurer to Governor, particularly in the current political climate, will prove too much.

]]> By: Lyn Johnson http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10955 Lyn Johnson Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:01:18 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10955 Ivey's economic form on file with the Ethics Commission shows plenty of resources. Is that what you mean? Ivey’s economic form on file with the Ethics Commission shows plenty of resources. Is that what you mean?

]]> By: Margaret http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10938 Margaret Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:23:43 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10938 I wonder if Folsom's inability to run the senate will hurt him. He was unable to get consensus even for Thyssen-Krupp. Riley had to make that happen. I wonder if Folsom’s inability to run the senate will hurt him. He was unable to get consensus even for Thyssen-Krupp. Riley had to make that happen.

]]> By: Mike Ball http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10929 Mike Ball Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:18:04 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10929 So you think Kay Ivey might get Byrned? Sorry, I couldn't resist the pun. So you think Kay Ivey might get Byrned? Sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun.

]]> By: Will http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10916 Will Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:38:17 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10916 Kay Ivey does not have a prayer in winning the Republican Primary. She lacks any source of substantial fundraising. Further, any argument that her tenure as Treasurer will propel her to the Governor's Mansion is laughable at best. Fairly or unfairly, most view the Treasurer's office as both a second tier position and one that one must make a substantial blunder in order handle poorly. "She didn't mess up" hardly seems reason to vote for her. Then again, that seemed to be the basis of Lucy Baxley's campaign. Look for Bradley Byrne to continue to emerge as the consensus Republican candidate in 2010. Kay Ivey does not have a prayer in winning the Republican Primary. She lacks any source of substantial fundraising. Further, any argument that her tenure as Treasurer will propel her to the Governor’s Mansion is laughable at best. Fairly or unfairly, most view the Treasurer’s office as both a second tier position and one that one must make a substantial blunder in order handle poorly. “She didn’t mess up” hardly seems reason to vote for her. Then again, that seemed to be the basis of Lucy Baxley’s campaign. Look for Bradley Byrne to continue to emerge as the consensus Republican candidate in 2010.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10911 Anonymous Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:52:01 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10911 Kay Ivey will give little Jim a run for his money. She's sharp, articulate and has been the best Treasurer we've had. She hasn't forgotten her roots. When she spoke to our chamber of commerce luncheon, she got 3 standing ovations. Kay Ivey will give little Jim a run for his money. She’s sharp, articulate and has been the best Treasurer we’ve had. She hasn’t forgotten her roots. When she spoke to our chamber of commerce luncheon, she got 3 standing ovations.

]]> By: Carey http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10904 Carey Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:23:11 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10904 Don't count out Kay Ivey. She spoke at a meeting in Auburn last Friday and was most impressive. I think she will gain traction and run a strong race. Her record as treasurer is impressive. Don’t count out Kay Ivey. She spoke at a meeting in Auburn last Friday and was most impressive. I think she will gain traction and run a strong race. Her record as treasurer is impressive.

]]> By: blue dot chuckles http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10901 blue dot chuckles Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:48:55 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10901 I can not imagine a Luther rematch for R's against Jim would be a winner-- I can not imagine a Luther rematch for R’s against Jim would be a winner–

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10899 Anonymous Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:45:07 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10899 Looks like Folsom's Coalition bein built right nice-like. Looks like Folsom’s Coalition bein built right nice-like.

]]> By: Lyn Johnson http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10896 Lyn Johnson Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:43:39 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10896 What about the GOP nomination? I've heard Luther Strange is trying to clear the way but is getting resistance from some of the money guys in Birmingham. What about the GOP nomination? I’ve heard Luther Strange is trying to clear the way but is getting resistance from some of the money guys in Birmingham.

]]> By: The World Around You » Blog Archive » Davis Not a Challenger to Folsom? http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-challengers-falling-away/comment-page-1/#comment-10895 The World Around You » Blog Archive » Davis Not a Challenger to Folsom? Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:25:20 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/09/folsoms-path-clearing/#comment-10895 [...] Folsom’s Challengers Falling Away? » Doc’s Political Parlor Posted Alabama Politics on Tuesday, October 9th, 2007. [...] [...] Folsom’s Challengers Falling Away? » Doc’s Political Parlor Posted Alabama Politics on Tuesday, October 9th, 2007. [...]

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