Judge Greg Shaw is telling people that he is considering a run for the Alabama Supreme Court seat being vacated next year by Harold See. Shaw was re-elected as a Republican last year to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.
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(R) Jeff Sessions (1-19)
Strong incumbent did not get a stiff challenge.
(D) Vivian Figures (19-1)
If Sessions had vulnerability, it was not to Figures.
(R) Jay Love (12-13)
Looks close. GOPers often boosted in prez election years.
(D) Bobby Bright (13-12)
Montgomery Mayor is Dems' best shot at the seat in a generation.
(R) Mike Rogers (1-4)
The power of incumbency and huge warchest should send him back to DC.
(D) Josh Segall (4-1)
Strong campaign. 2nd largest black population in any GOP House district.
(R) Robert Aderholt (1-99)
Wins in a cakewalk.
(D) Nick Sparks (>100-1)
Maybe another Sparks could make this competitive.
(D) Parker Griffith (9-11)
The favorite but will have to outperform the top of the ticket.
(R) Wayne Parker (11-9)
Hopes third time for the seat will be the charm.
(D) Lucy Baxley (17-18)
Former LG has name ID edge in a race that is a virtual tossup.
(R) Twinkle Cavanaugh (18-17)
Has firepower, and the R gets a boost in prez election year.
(R) Greg Shaw (2-3)
Some contributors felt he should be listed as an even stronger favorite.
(D) Deborah Bell Paseur (3-2)
Roundtable divided on her capacity to surprise.
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Greg Shaw is a strong conservative judge and would make an excellent choice for the Supreme Court.
Comment by john — December 4, 2007 @ 3:01 pm
Jim Main’s pretty darn conservative himself. I don’t know who would make a better choice.
Comment by OldCloverdale — December 4, 2007 @ 3:25 pm
Shaw is a solid conservative with a record of being a good judge. Jim Main has never been a judge and has a record of being a trial lawyer and law partner with Jere Beasley.
Which do you think will do better in a Republican primary?
Comment by Chris — December 4, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
I think the GOP is ready to openly accept a TRIAL Lawyer. I can just see the Beasley, Baxley & Bubba ad campaign now in the Republican Primary. OJ could do a golf fundraiser for Main.
Comment by JD — December 4, 2007 @ 4:31 pm
the problem for Shaw will be competing with Main’s money.
Same with Paseur. Main wins cos the Just League lets him
Comment by Anonymous — December 4, 2007 @ 9:38 pm
The Alabama tort reform coalition is going to support Shaw. That means he will get lots of money. Unless Riley is willing to help Main raise money, he won’t be able to compete.
Comment by Carey — December 4, 2007 @ 9:40 pm
All of these candidates have their positive aspects and I offer no negative criticism for them. However, I would love to see Civil Appeals Judge Tommy Bryan on the Supreme Court. Judge Bryan has made a great impact on Civil Appeals and is an honest, independent-minded jurist. While I am sure that this seat will be well-filled by Judge Shaw, Jim Main, Judge Paseur, or Ben Hand, I would love to see Judge Bryan advance to the Supreme Court.
Comment by John Killian — December 5, 2007 @ 8:10 am