AL-05: New DCCC Ad

The DCCC gets in on the act and has a new ad running in AL-05 this week.

Thanks to reader J.

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AL-05: Griffith Response Ad

Still from Parker Griffith ad in AL-05

AL-05 Democratic candidate Parker Griffith has an ad responding to Republican opponent Wayne Parker and Parker’s latest ad. The beginning of the ad has nice things to say about Griffith’s medical career but, on the face of it, does not directly address the points or allegations made by the Wayne Parker campaign. The end [...]

AL-05: Parker Ad Puts Griffith in Crosshairs

Still from Wayne Parker's ad in AL-05

AL-05 Republican nominee Wayne Parker hit the airwaves at the end of last week, following up on the controversy of the 20 year old review of Huntsville Hospital’s Oncology Department, which then included Dr. Parker Griffith, that surfaced last week. Parker Griffith is the Democratic nominee for the seat.

You can see [...]

The bail out and thought experiments

As you know by now, the bail out bill has died in the House. Of Alabama’s Congressmen, only Robert Adderholt of the 4th District voted against it.

From the various talking heads in favor of the bail out, the word is that failure will lead to decreased credit for businesses and consumers, [...]

Special Prosecutor named in US Attorney firings and related events

From the papers, Nora Dannehy was been appointed special prosecutor by US Attorney General Mukasey to investigate:

“Serious allegations involving potential criminal conduct have not been fully investigated or resolved,” the report said, listing lying to investigators, obstruction of justice and wire fraud among the potential felony crimes”

in the US attorney [...]

Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 9/30/2008

Birmingham NewsWachovia sells banking operation to Citigroup

Birmingham NewsRegions stock plummets 41 percent; CEO Dowd Ritter says business is strong

Birmingham NewsBailout package contained provision about losses by city and county governments

Birmingham NewsSix of seven Alabama members voted [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 9/30/08

Cherokee HeraldCedar Bluff runoff election on hold.

Eufaula TribuneBarbour County budget down by 4 percent.

Wilcox VoiceWilcox County may lay off 27 workers.

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September 30

1865: Alabama’s Constitutional Convention of 1865 adjourns. Although the ninety-nine delegates repealed Alabama’s 1861 Ordinance of Secession and declared slavery illegal, they produced an essentially conservative document. Blacks were not given the right to vote, representation was based on the white population only, and the constitution was ratified without a vote by [...]

Daily Headlines, Monday, 9/29/2008

Birmingham NewsArmy reaches midpoint in disposal of chemical weapons at Anniston Depot

Birmingham NewsDeadline looms for charity car tag orders

Birmingham NewsObama supporters know the odds are long, but they’re not ready to concede state

Birmingham NewsRed Mountain Park [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 9/29/08

Times DailyDavid Freeze of Killen honored by Alabama AFL-CIO.

Daily Mountain EagleWalker County GOP candidates attack bingo.

The big news this week is are the County Fairs to be this week in Butler, Lee and Pike Counties. Also on tap is the Blakeley Bluegrass [...]

Daily Headlines, Sunday, 9/28/2008

Birmingham NewsWhat will Obama, McCain mean for your health care?

Birmingham NewsWomen’s expowerment expo, once threatened by Birmingham funding controversy, helps women

Birmingham NewsHOW THEY VOTED

Birmingham NewsJefferson County likely to default, but not file bankruptcy at crucial deadline [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 9/28/08

The Selma Times-JournalFirst steps toward destination, editorial about efforts to develop tourist attractions along the Alabama River

Times JournalDekalb County budget deadline approaches.

The Auburn VillagerConservation Alabama’s Adam Synder discusses his lobbying work.

News CourierSchool property tax on November ballot.

Griffith’s About Face

For Immediate Release

September 27, 2008

Contact: Philip Bryan

Griffith Does An ‘About Face’

Birmingham, AL – Monday September 15th in an interview with Channel 19’s Greg Privett, Parker Griffith stated “It’s been in the shadows, I’m glad it’s out. I’m glad we are [...]

Daily Headlines, Saturday, 9/27/2008

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Birmingham NewsAll eyes on Wachovia as bank’s shares plummet on Wall Street

Birmingham NewsBachus opposes Paulson’s bailout, looking for compromise

Birmingham NewsBirmingham grassroots group unveiling school improvement plan

Birmingham NewsHoover mayor postpones budget proposal because of economic crisis

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Small Town Political Gazette 9/27/08

Andaulsia Star-NewsCovington County residents reject change to county unit system.

The Wilcox VoiceWilcox County Economics appear as dismal as Wall Street.

Journal RecordOvercrowding becomes a safety issue at Marion County Jail.

Dothan EagleCoffee County DHR embroiled in controversy.

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Legislative Dispatch

A Look from the Rearview Mirror

This Thursday will mark the last day of the legislative Session.  For some, it was a Session that seemed would never end.  For others, it was one that ended much too quickly.  It may be early, yet, to write an obit on this Session, but as we approach the finish line, some perspective may be in order.

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Putting Students First

As you know, a very important piece of legislation will be presented for our consideration in the House tomorrow in Montgomery – Senate Bill 310 – the “Students First” tenure and fair dismissal reform bill. Like me, many House members have been inundated with phone calls and emails from opponents of this bill, and some have been [...]

Legislative Transparency

There are a lot of issues to debate before we begin the final days of this session. In fact, I am quite certain there will be some comments on this post debating many of them. Before we get into the last seven day of the session I wanted to bring up a topic that [...]


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