Comments on: Ward Announces SD 14 Candidacy

By: jdt

jdt — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:15:45 +0000

I agree, Mike. So are you saying that he’ll likely run unopposed?

I’m sure you’ll survive in 2010 – best of luck to you.

By: Mike Ball

Mike Ball — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:52:52 +0000

#16, JDT,
I don’t know who would be foolish enough to run against him and waste their money. Most folks know that he’s done a great job representing his House district and those folks in that Senate district will get the same treatment from him. I will sure miss him in the House (if I survive 2010).

By: princeliberty

princeliberty — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:09:00 +0000

Luther Strange was partner in one of the leading firms in the state and has founded his own firm.

Most of legal practice is business rather than litigation. But he has had a strong career.

He has praticed law for 29 years! longer than King has been an adult.

By: Support Cam Ward

Support Cam Ward — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:42:22 +0000

For all of you wishing to show Cam your support, there has been a facebook group created called “We Support Cam Ward”. You can find it here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=69163218049. Page will be kept up to date with recent happenings related to his campaign. There are also discussion boards where you can discuss issues you think are important for Alabama. We Support Cam Ward!

By: jdt

jdt — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:39:36 +0000

Any ideas on who may be running against him?

By: Mullet

Mullet — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:30:07 +0000

Rep. Ward,

All the best to you. You seem like a dedicated public servant who truly has the public interest at heart. We need more like you.

By: princeliberty

princeliberty — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:58:56 +0000

No doubt Cam will be better than the current senator.

By: Don

Don — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:34:09 +0000

The Senate will become a better body with Cam Ward as a member. I feel sure he will work there in support of Representative Ball’s Initiative and Referendum constitutional amendment just as he supported it in the lower chamber.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:50:33 +0000

Ward is certainly a huge improvement over Erwin. The sky here in Helena, and the rest of SD14, just got a little more blue.

By: ShelbyCount Steve

ShelbyCount Steve — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:14:57 +0000

I get yoru point #10 but I have to tell you I have never had the kind of representation I have right now in Rep. Ward. He has always been so responsive when I needed his assistance. Also, I have kept up with his voting record over the years and I have to say even when I called to disagree with him he exaplained his position and did not dodge me like I expect from most of my officials. He has been a real first class state rep. and I hope he does move up to the Senate because he will be a good one.

By: Kuntry Fun

Kuntry Fun — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:55:25 +0000

Let us not forget that Ward in a part of the Montgomery crowd now. We tend to love our legislators, think they do a good job, and dislike the body as a whole. Remember, everyone else thinks the same thing. Could it be, they’re all in the same boat? Look good for the folks at home, and join in the crowd, when in Montgomery! Barron, Bedford, Hammett, Lindsey, Rogers, and Holmes are all well liked in their districts! Get the point?

By: Rambling thoughts

Rambling thoughts — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:33:00 +0000

I agree with everyone who has stated that “Cam Ward is a class act”. He is a man that stands for the everyday man and woman, and he has worked so hard for those that do not have the resources to hire the high dollar lobbyist. God Bless you Cam. I will be praying for you and your family. I know your heart my friend and is it a good one.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:04:55 +0000

Cam Ward is a genuine star. He will be the GOP nominee for Lt. Gov. in ‘14, and may be the guy for Shelby’s seat in ‘16.

By: Will

Will — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:43:34 +0000

What an upgrade!!! You go for it Cam. We have needed a good senator for a long time in Helena. Thanks again also for taking the time you have in pushing the autism issue in Alabama. I know a lot of parents who appreciate you for it.

By: Danny

Danny — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:19:54 +0000

Hmmm…. re comment 3…

Rep. Ward was explicitly clear with me that I could post the interview today or tomorrow. I do confess that I initially thought his other stops (Clanton, Centreville, and Helena) were today but I understand now that they are tomorrow.

There is no unrevealed secret here though as the Birmingham News posted all this on Thursday.

In fact, the B’ham News post gave me some urgency to post earlier rather than later because they reported that Ward would be “live blogging” here – implying that he would be interacting with readers, maybe taking questions. A fun idea, but not the plan, and so I wanted to post something earlier rather than later to clarify for anyone who saw the B’ham News post.