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 Posted by waltm, on October 31st, 2010, at 2:21 pmCertainly, seems that way ever since Josh Segall withdrew, leaving incumbent Mike Rogers to face Steve Segrest (facebook login needed?). While pundits predict a Rogers victory, democracy means contested elections not public coronations. Maybe after following these links, you will be able to articulate a reason why you voted other than [...] Posted by waltm, on October 31st, 2010, at 6:31 amDaily Mountain Eagle – Oakman ordinance challenges mayor’s authority Dothan Eagle – Geneva County voters to decide fire fee Prattville Progress - DOJ to monitor Autauga County elections News Courier – Gubernatorial candidates debate issues in Athens Posted by H, on October 31st, 2010, at 6:11 amMontgomery Advertiser – Observers: Both positive, negative ads against Byrne were successful Montgomery Advertiser – Tri-county voters to help decide Blount County amendment Montgomery Advertiser – Endorsements part of business of politics Montgomery Advertiser – Advertiser editorial: Don’t just vote; also be informed Birmingham News [...] Posted by waltm, on October 30th, 2010, at 8:11 amAlex City Outlook - Whatley leads county legislative candidates in fund raising Andalusia Star News - Covington County candidates raise $90K in 35 days The Demopolis Times - Not much buzz surrounding elections in Marengo County Dothan Eagle - Houston County Probate Judge expects ‘decent’ turnout for election Prattville Progress [...] Posted by Brian, on October 30th, 2010, at 6:54 am
In this final post on the issues comparing Ron Sparks and Robert Bentley, let us discuss what both gubernatorial candidates consider the most important issue to voters this election cycle: jobs. [...] Posted by H, on October 30th, 2010, at 6:52 amMontgomery Advertiser – Sparks campaign denies creating Byrne write-in website Montgomery Advertiser – Women could make history in congressional races Montgomery Advertiser – Police seek more data on shooting outside Selma school Montgomery Advertiser – Judge: Bentley can’t be struck from ballot Montgomery Advertiser – [...] Posted by Danny, on October 29th, 2010, at 9:43 amDemocratic Supreme Court challenger Mac Parsons has been airing this TV spot that incumbent Tom Parker calls “slanderous and defamatory.” (Parsons’ response? “I will meet Tom Parker at the Montgomery County Probate Office, where these liens are filed, and he can explain how these liens, in his name, at his address, aren’t really his.”) [...] Posted by Danny, on October 29th, 2010, at 8:48 amDemocratic Lt. Governor Jim Folsom is on the air with a new TV spot in his re-election bid. Folsom faces Republican state Treasurer Kay Ivey in Tuesday’s election. [...] Posted by Danny, on October 29th, 2010, at 7:53 amIndependent candidate Chip McCallum has two ads on the air. One more positive, and one that takes aim at Republican incumbent Jack Williams. [...] Posted by H, on October 29th, 2010, at 6:59 amMontgomery Advertiser – Holmes says state’s law firm payment illegal Montgomery Advertiser – Ala. school board considers change to ethics standard Montgomery Advertiser – Folsom tops Ivey in fundraising Montgomery Advertiser – Authorities say man, son arrested in dangerous sect Posted by waltm, on October 29th, 2010, at 6:51 amBaldwinCountyNow – Project Rebound to help with oil spill aftermath Daily Home – When politics hits the gutter Elba Clipper – Endorsements for area races Hartselle Enquirer – Its all local when it comes to politics The Post - Middle of the Road: Extending Bush tax cuts – a [...] Posted by Danny, on October 28th, 2010, at 5:09 pm
On the heels of this endorsement list from Kris at The World Around You, the Parlor is pleased to present lists of who endorsed whom in the state Senate races and the state House races. My hat is off to Walt who week-in and week-out does more around here than you [...] Posted by Danny, on October 28th, 2010, at 1:43 pmKay Ivey presents the closing argument of her campaign for Lt. Governor in a TV spot that went up yesterday and will run through Tuesday. The Republican Ivey is challenging Democratic incumbent Jim Folsom. [...] Posted by Danny, on October 28th, 2010, at 10:33 am
Thanks to political insiders on both sides of the aisle who have helped us reconsider the ratings on the state House races. I’d like to expand on this a bit later, but for now let us simply get right to it with little comment. Here is how the ratings have changed. HD 1 from [...] Posted by Danny, on October 28th, 2010, at 8:44 am
Come Wednesday morning the state GOP hopes to find itself with a Senate majority for the first time in 136 years. I’ve listened carefully enough in the right corners that I can tell you how the GOP believes that can happen. In the 35 seat Senate, a caucus needs 18 votes to have a [...] |
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