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 Posted by Danny, on May 31st, 2010, at 6:55 pm
Fivethirtyeight.com takes a look at Alabama’s primaries in an article called “Raw and Messy: Alabama Primary Preview.” An excerpt:
Posted by Cam Ward, on May 31st, 2010, at 4:00 pmAs an elected official, I am tuned into voting habits and practices. Call me a political junkie, but I am fascinated by the whole electoral process—what age group votes most often, what issues motivate them and what media outlet is the most effective. While all of my interest in the political world is a [...] Posted by Danny, on May 31st, 2010, at 9:46 amSlade Blackwell’s last TV spot of his campaign for Senate District 15 touts his endorsement from the Birmingham News. [...] Posted by Danny, on May 31st, 2010, at 9:22 amState Sen. Steve French pledges he will “fight to pass new immigration laws just like Arizona” in this TV spot. This is a 15 second version of an ad that has also been running this past week in a 30 second version. [...] Posted by Danny, on May 31st, 2010, at 8:57 am
If you take your political cues from Governor Bob Riley, you can hardly go wrong in House District 15 where both Republican candidates for the seat tout the backing of Governor Bob Riley. Governor Riley appeared at a fundraiser for incumbent Pat Moore (see her announcement about the event on Facebook) and she [...] Posted by Danny, on May 31st, 2010, at 8:25 amJim Murphree has a couple of TV spots running on cable in his bid to unseat incumbent Scott Beason in the Republican primary for Senate District 17. [...] Posted by Danny, on May 31st, 2010, at 8:02 am
Last week, radio host Dale Jackson laid out the case that Congressman Parker Griffith bought the endorsement of Jim Gilchrist of the Minuteman Project. Flashpoint and Politico follow-up on Jackson’s story. From Politico:
Posted by Danny, on May 31st, 2010, at 7:42 am
Remembering that this is not a representative sample (and that we probably learn more about Parlor readers than anything else), let’s take a look at the data: Continue reading “Parlor Readers Like Byrne, Davis” Related Articles: Posted by waltm, on May 31st, 2010, at 6:15 amThe News Courier – Amendment One would benefit propane sellers Cullman Times – Good Hope wet/dry vote Tuesday The Dothan Eagle – Election session: That means we get to shoot at them, right? Alexander City Outlook – Our selections for the June 1 Primary Posted by H, on May 31st, 2010, at 5:52 am
Montgomery Advertiser – Alabama voter turnout Tuesday expected to be 35-38 percent Montgomery Advertiser – Siegelman endorses Sparks in Democratic primary Montgomery Advertiser – Runoffs likely in contested races, Alabama’s political observers say Montgomery Advertiser – Nation honors military: Area events pay tribute to their ultimate [...] Posted by Danny, on May 30th, 2010, at 4:33 pm
A group called “Tea Party of Alabama” is not quite as it is represented in an email blast sent out under its name. The email is headed “Tea Party Voter Guide Attorney General” and begins with “Greetings from the Alabama Tea Party!” The “voter guide” goes on to give reasons why Troy King [...] Posted by waltm, on May 30th, 2010, at 7:33 amThe Morrow campaign has launched a website Chiefjeffmasterson.com to document Masterson’s campaign contributions from various PACs and show us how PAC to PAC transfers can fuzz the source of donations. Some may find it interesting (or tedious) to review the most recent reports form the involved PACs, A PAC, [...] Posted by waltm, on May 30th, 2010, at 6:35 amThe Daily Sentinel – Local man charged with accepting bribes and tax evasion in US Court The Andalusia Star News – Open Meetings Act applies to school boards, too The Daily Home – Political endorsements – Davis, Johnson for Governor [...] Posted by H, on May 30th, 2010, at 6:16 amMontgomery Advertiser – Government is helps strapped military homeowners Montgomery Advertiser – Mystery surrounding death of 2 Tuskegee Airmen solved Birmingham News – Jefferson County Commission poised for a fresh start with ‘crucial’ election Birmingham News – Archibald: Voters may be blind, justice not Birmingham [...] Posted by waltm, on May 29th, 2010, at 12:34 pmThe 2010 Big List of Executive Branch, Supreme Court and Congressional candidates, 2010 Senate Election List and 2010 House Election List. All lists contain pointers to the candidates financial disclosure forms and web sites. Please let us know of any corrections, additions, etc. And something to ponder, is it a sign [...] |
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