Tim James to Run for Governor in 2010
Republican Greenville businessman Tim James told the Parlor today that he will not run for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District and will instead run for Governor in 2010.
“I’m going to set my sights on [the Governor’s race in] 2010. We ran before [in 2002], but timing is everything. That was not my time. Now, it’s a different day.
“We’re going to be early. We’re not going to be late to this race. Polling data tells us that we are in a very strong position to win the [GOP] nomination.”
James had been been considering a run for the Congressional seat that Republican Terry Everett is vacating, but instead he becomes the first person to declare publicly his candidacy for the 2010 race for Governor.
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Comment by Jay Croft — January 9, 2008 @ 6:29 pm
Tim is not FOB. It is a shame he will not run for Congress…
Comment by Anonymous — January 9, 2008 @ 9:16 pm
Tim who?
Comment by Dan — January 9, 2008 @ 9:44 pm
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Pingback by Daily Dixie: Tim who? — January 9, 2008 @ 9:50 pm
Why is it such a shame? Because we can’t see him get beat twice in 2 years?
Comment by William Wyatt Wallace — January 9, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
[…] Alabama 2nd District January 9, 2008 — William Wyatt Wallace The Political Parlor is reporting that Tim James will be running for Governor in 2010and not for Congress in 2008. There is still a lot of time for people to get into this race, but as of right now it looks like the heavy hitters have made their position in the race known (minus Dancin’ Bobby). Here is a rundown of what we know so far. […]
Pingback by Alabama 2nd District « Real Alabama Politics — January 9, 2008 @ 10:57 pm
James, with his easy access to cash and his ability to actually sound like he knows what he is doing (even if he doesn’t,) puts him way ahead of the potential candidates mentioned in the Congressional race for district 2. So, he could have won that race according to many folks. But, I guess now we are left with the second tier folks.
Comment by PikeCountyguy — January 10, 2008 @ 7:04 am
Anyone who discounts Tim James is this race is foolish. He has the money and - UNLIKE 2002 - he is in this race early enough to be a factor. He’s articulate, impressive, successful, and able to articulate issues easily. He’ll be formidable.
Comment by Anonymous — January 10, 2008 @ 7:47 am
And Tim James has done what since his paltry showing in the ‘02 primary? ………… Yeah, I thought so.
Comment by Terry — January 10, 2008 @ 4:33 pm
Terry, he has made about 100 million. what have you done?
Comment by DOTHANITE — January 10, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
Right on dothanite. Don’t be a hater Terry. James has some real potential. Besides, who is on the Republican side can make a good run for Gov?
Comment by JT — January 10, 2008 @ 7:59 pm
What does Tim James do?
Comment by SamfordDem — January 11, 2008 @ 3:14 pm
He is a developer - builds bridges - makes money apparently.
Comment by Jakerrr — January 11, 2008 @ 5:04 pm