If you want an unofficial campaign pin for David Grimes or Harri Anne Smith, your moment has arrived. One of each is available on Ebay. A Smith campaign staffer says the Smith campaign has produced no such pins, and we may safely assume that David Grimes has not either. Note that neither has the usual “Paid for by…” message.
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(R) Jeff Sessions (1-19)
Would take a Larry Craig-type revelation to shake up this race.
(D) Vivian Figures (33-1)
Is anything shaking in this race at all?
(D) David Marsh (OFF)
A rumor here, a rumor there, but we haven’t seen that they have legs.
(D) Artur Davis (OFF)
Could have been strong underdog, but he’s out
(D) Jim Folsom (OFF)
No rumblings, whispers, or substantial rumors that he might run.
(D) Pete Johnson (OFF)
Said August 3 that he will not run. (B’ham News, 8/4/07)
(D) Ron Sparks (OFF)
Flirted with idea. Announced June 12 that he will not seek the office.
(R) Jo Bonner (1-29)
No obvious chinks in the armor.
(D) Benjamin Lodmell (>100-1)
Charge of soliciting more than votes gives him the longest of odds.
(D) Bobby Bright (3-2) NEW
Shoo-in for Democratic nomination, then the task toughens.
(R) Harri Anne Smith (3-1) NEW
Outright win only thing to keep her out of a GOP primary run-off.
(R) Jay Love (4-1) NEW
Easily the most viable of the Montgomery-area GOP candidates.
(R) David Woods (20-1) NEW
Is he crazy like a Fox-20 President?
(R) David Grimes (30-1) NEW
Showing least energy among those with some name ID.
(R) Craig Schmidtke (90-1) NEW
Oral surgeon will be able to numb the pain of loss.
(D) William Boyd (>100-1) NEW
Montgomery Mayoral hopeful will lose to Bright again.
(R) John W. Martin(>100-1) NEW
Army veteran will struggle to be competitive.
(R) Terry Everett (OFF)
The incumbent announced his retirement Sept. 26.
(R) Mike Rogers (1-11)
Heavy favorite but other incumbents have more favorably drawn districts.
(D) Josh Segall (19-1) NEW
District & early signs of professionalism up his chances a bit.
(R) Robert Aderholt (1-29)
Has built a base and enjoys powerful advantages of incumbency.
(D) Greg Warren (40-1)
It’s a sleeper race, and it’s still snoozing.
To be updated. See the AL-05 Big List.
(R) Ray McKee (tba)
The only announced challenger when Cramer announced retirement.
(D) Bud Cramer (OFF)
The incumbent announced his retirement on March 13.
(R) Spencer Bachus (1-70)
Most senior Republican in the state, in the most GOP District.
(D) Artur Davis (1-49)
Will be extremely difficult to unseat one of state Dems' leading lights.
(D) Jim Folsom (6-1)
LG has lots going for him, but plenty of obstacles until inaugural.
(R) Bradley Byrne (7-1)
Two year college ban is political gold. How rich is the vein?
(R) Troy King (17-2)
Top-ranking GOP candidate. Fierce detractors and fierce supporters.
(D) Artur Davis (9-1)
Little doubt that the popular Dem is considering a run.
(R) Mike Hubbard (13-1)
Party chair has nice launch pad but not committing to run.
(R) Jack Hawkins (15-1)
Transparent interest, would Riley's blessing be boon or bane?
(R) Kay Ivey (17-1)
Hitched her wagon to the wrong presidential candidate.
(D) Seth Hammett (18-1)
Maybe ties to 2-year college scandal are a little too close
(R) Tim James (19-1)
Announced, but politically inexperienced & has GOP detractors.
(R) Beth Chapman (20-1)
Too crowded. No reason for the SoS not to wait.
(D) Ron Sparks (20-1)
With Folsom & Davis obvious Dem frontrunners, he’ll likely pass.
(D) Mike Dow (22-1)
Too early to dismiss him from what may be his last shot.
(R) Tony Petelos (22-1)
Hoover Mayor focusing on re-election first.
(R) Luther Strange (22-1)
Might be more likely to run if King passes on this race.
(R) Charles Bishop (75-1)
Perennial possibility. Probably picked up pugilists’ support.
(R) Roy Moore (75-1)
Can’t rule him out until there is a stake in him. Is he still in GOP?
(R or I) Stan Pate (75-1)
Rumor says GOP curmudgeon considering. Perhaps as Independent?
(?) David Bronner (OFF)
He gets The Jimmy Rane TreatmentTM (See Rane below)
(L) Loretta Nall (OFF)
Tells the Parlor she won’t run for governor in 2010.
(R) Rob Riley (OFF)
The rumors are stale. Might run for AG.
(R) Harri Anne Smith (OFF)
She’ll be representing CD-2 or tainted by the loss.
(D) Susan Parker (OFF)
Democratic Party team player not needed off the bench.
(R) Jimmy Rane (OFF)
No indication that he is running despite earlier rumors.
(R) Richard Shelby (OFF)
Riley/Shelby office swap intriguing idea but no indication that he’ll run.
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I want to make a Jay Love pin just like the ones Kurt Russell - the lying used car salesman in the comedy classic movie “Used Cars” - had in that movie. They had a pic of Russell looking smarmy with the words “Trust Me” on them . . .
I can just see Jay Isuzu with that sweating combover looking out at us with “Trust Me!” on his pin . . .THAT would be classic . . .
Comment by Anonymous — May 8, 2008 @ 4:52 pm
Jay Love has an official campaign pin. Hit the link below to see it.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/104/288505398_011a81213b.jpg?v=0
Comment by Anonymous — May 8, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
Don’t you just love anonymous posts that cowardly trash candidates…signed,
Anonymous.
Comment by Anonymous
Comment by Anonymous — May 8, 2008 @ 7:09 pm
Yeah, I sure do but what what I would loved even more would have seen it contained a Harri Anne face. LOL
Comment by Anonymous — May 8, 2008 @ 9:18 pm
And here’s a button that sums up Anonymous and his posts
http://logo.cafepress.com/3/7698942.2837063.jpg
Comment by Get a Life — May 8, 2008 @ 10:02 pm
Hey - the Jay Love /Nixon button is undeniably funny.
You guys need a sense of humor.
Comment by Anonymous — May 9, 2008 @ 5:52 am
Jay Love’s earlier career - hit the link below:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ru/thumb/7/7c/Used-Cars-poster.jpg/200px-Used-Cars-poster.jpg
Comment by Anonymous — May 9, 2008 @ 7:22 am
I guess which know which candidate is the front-runner since all of the attackers are going after Jay Love.
Comment by Big Guy Jack — May 9, 2008 @ 9:16 am
Not gonna lie, that’s funny. I agree people do need to lighten up. Have some fun laugh a little.
Comment by William Wyatt Wallace — May 9, 2008 @ 10:24 am
As Van Wilder said “Don’t take life so seriously, you’ll never get out alive.” Truer words have never been spoken, especially not by Jay Love (couldn’t resist, haha). Happy Friday.
Comment by William Wyatt Wallace — May 9, 2008 @ 10:25 am