I am pleased to announce that four legislators have agreed to be guest-bloggers here at the Political Parlor during the 2008 legislative session. Sen. Rusty Glover (R – Mobile), Sen. Parker Griffith (D – Huntsville), Rep. Chris England (D – Tuscaloosa), and Rep. Cam Ward (R – Alabaster) have agreed to offer their perspectives [...]
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 Posted by Danny, on January 31st, 2008, at 11:13 amRep. Sue Schmitz (D -Toney) was arrested today in the continuing fallout from the two-year college scandal.
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Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright will end months of speculation by announcing that he is running for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District as a Democrat, a source close to Washington circles told the Parlor. The source added that the announcement may come as soon as Feb. 5. A Democratic insider confirmed for the Parlor that Bright [...] Posted by Danny, on January 31st, 2008, at 8:30 amWhen you vote on Tuesday in the primary, you can disqualify your ballot. Here’s how. Thanks to reader Don. Posted by waltm, on January 31st, 2008, at 8:08 am
The Tuskegee News Headlines its editorial of tne junior college scandal, “Johnson’s bubble has rightfully burst”. Take away quote, “He’s going to lose it all for a mess of pottage.” The Selma Times-Journal says “Questions raised by ABI probe”. Related article on the facts of the case. Eclectic Observer asks “Will Alabama’s black voters support Obama?” Posted by G, on January 31st, 2008, at 6:50 amBirmingham News – Support for Obama growing among Alabama’s Black voters. Birmingham News – Bill Clinton, Huckabee, and McCain all to make Alabama campaign stops on Saturday. Birmingham News – Following action by appeals court, Alabama plans execution of death row inmate this evening; opponents of capital punishment seek stay from US Supreme Court. Birmingham News – Governor says state must increase efforts if economic surge is to be maintained. Birmingham News – Union membership increases in Alabama and nationally. Birmingham News – The Birmingham News cautions that citizens should not get “too excited” over recent survey showing wide support for proosed ban of PAC-to-PAC transfers. Huntsville Times – With legislative session days away, Madison County delegation holds public forum to hear citizens’ concerns. Tuscaloosa News – State Board of Education member denies asking former chancellor for help in finding jobs for relatives. Anniston Star – The Anniston Star discusses actions by legislators to expand capital punishment crimes in state, sees Alabama as “going against the trend” in capital punishment. Gadsden Times – The Gadsden Times says state should evaluate its capital punishment laws and processes. Montgomery Advertiser – Alabama supporters of Clinton and Obama look at swaying Edwards supporters into their camps. Montgomery Advertiser – The Montgomery Advertiser reminds us that in spite of strong victory by Black candidate in white majority district, “race remains a major issue in state.” Daily Home – The Daily Home says that proposed moratorium on death penalty “makes sense.” Posted by waltm, on January 31st, 2008, at 12:01 am1902: Tallulah Bankhead, star of stage, screen, and radio in the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s, is born in Huntsville. The daughter of U.S.Congressman William B. Bankhead, Tallulah was most famous for her flamboyant lifestyle, throaty voice, and stage role in The Little Foxes (1939) and her part in the film Lifeboat [...] Posted by Danny, on January 30th, 2008, at 11:29 am
Clearly, Democrat James Fields had a good evening and Republican Wayne Willingham did not last night as James Fields brought home the historic win in the House District 12 special election that many expected would be a GOP pickup. Who else had a good night last night? A bad night? Good [...] Posted by Danny, on January 30th, 2008, at 10:29 amCongressman Robert Aderholt and former state GOP chair Marty Connors will speak at a rally for presidential candidate Mitt Romney this Friday in Tuscaloosa. The rally is from 3 to 5 at the Jemison-Van de Graff Mansion on Greensboro Avenue and will feature a video address from Romney. Posted by waltm, on January 30th, 2008, at 7:49 am
Enterprise Ledger Coffee County Commission is mulling a plan to sell landfill methane. Troy Messenger reports two board of education incumbents will seek re-election. Gadsden Times reports the Clinton campaign is working in the area. Posted by G, on January 30th, 2008, at 6:55 am
Birmingham News – McCain plans Saturday campaign visit to Alabama. Birmingham News – UA System comes under congressional scrutiny as endowment approaches $1 billion. Birmingham News – Democratic nominee James Fields becomes first Black to win House District 12. Birmingham News – Sen. Hank Sanders (D-Selma) to again push moratorium on death penalty. Mobile Press-Register – Proposal to add Medicaid to economic stimulus proposal could help Alabama’s fiscal crisis. Mobile Press-Register – Press-Register argues that administrators at postsecondary system colleges should not enjoy the same job protections as teachers. Decatur Daily – State may lose federal funds for truck inspections unless state statute is changed. Times Daily – The Times Daily says state should look to comprehensive tax reform and constitutional reform to address crisis in funding for education. Montgomery Advertiser – Alabama’s House congressional delegation vote for economic stimulus package. Montgomery Advertiser – Obama supporters believe polling methods used in Alabama are flawed, predict win on Tuesday. Montgomery Advertiser – State’s Autism Task Force recommends service improvement. Senate Sketches – “Senate Sketches,” the weekly column by Sen. Hank Sanders (D-Selma) for his constituents. Opelika-Auburn News – The Opelika-Auburn News argues that with budget crisis looming, that it’s “time for Alabama legislators to earn those raises.” Posted by waltm, on January 30th, 2008, at 12:01 am1956: With the Montgomery Bus Boycott about to enter its third month, segregationists bomb the home of boycott spokesman Martin Luther King Jr. The home sustained moderate damage, but no one was injured. The young minister addressed the large crowd that gathered after the blast, declaring, “I want it to be [...] Posted by Danny, on January 29th, 2008, at 7:27 pm
Early returns are encouraging for Democrat James Fields in the House District 12 special election. Our man in the field reports that with 10 boxes in (out of 30+), it’s James Fields (D) at 1211 votes and Wayne Willingham (R) at 894. Update: People on both sides of the aisle tell me it’s going [...] Posted by Danny, on January 29th, 2008, at 12:11 pm
A friend had suggested to me that the Parlor Political Index would be interesting if you could see it on a map. So here it is… the darker the color the higher the PPI figure for a county. The gradations can be hard to discern, so if you [...] Posted by Danny, on January 29th, 2008, at 10:44 amRepublican Presidential candidate John McCain will appear at the downtown Sheraton in Birmingham Saturday at 1:30 pm. Does his resurgent campaign have legs? It’s all very interesting… |
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