Bradley Byrne led the Republican primary for governor, but the buzz belonged to Robert Bentley. Ahead of the July 13 runoff, the fight turned on the Alabama Education Association and the prospect of Democratic crossover votes.
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Byrne Camp Sees AEA’s Hand Behind Attack Ad from a PAC Nobody Can Trace
A television spot from True Republican PAC attacks Bradley Byrne’s conservative credentials by digging into his Democratic past. His campaign says the money trail leads to the teachers’ lobby.
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Mobile’s Police Union Backs Ashley Rich in the Race to Succeed Tyson
The Mobile County Law Enforcement Association endorsed Assistant District Attorney Ashley Rich in the Republican primary for district attorney, as chief assistant Nicki Patterson ruled out a run.
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Country Star Headlines Tim James Fundraiser as Charter Schools Enter the Governor’s Race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim James drew country star John Rich to a Montgomery fundraiser, while his campaign staked out a charter school position built on a Mobile elementary school’s success.
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Tim James Brings His Campaign for Governor to a Mobile Living Room
Republican candidate for governor Tim James was the beneficiary of an October 2009 reception in Mobile’s Delwood neighborhood, with former U.S. Rep. Sonny Callahan among the special guests.
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Bay Minette Attorney Bob Wills Signed On to Run Tim James’ Baldwin County Campaign
Tim James named Bay Minette attorney and longtime school board president Bob Wills as his Baldwin County regional director, tapping one of North Baldwin’s most durable civic figures for his run for governor.
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Jo Bonner Ruled Out a Run for Governor, Choosing Appropriations Over Montgomery
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner announced in February 2009 that he would not seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2010, ending months of speculation and clearing the field for other contenders.
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Tim James Put $2 Million of His Own Money Into an Early Run for Governor
The only announced candidate for governor in 2010 reported putting $2 million of his own money into his campaign, with a Montgomery headquarters, a Birmingham satellite office and 40 counties already visited.
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Chris Galanos Weighs a Return to the Bench as McRae’s Seat Opens
Former District Attorney and Circuit Judge Chris Galanos was said to be weighing a run for the judgeship being vacated by Ferrill McRae, weeks after resolving a domestic violence charge.
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Confessions of the Crossover Voter: Alabama Politicos Owned Up
Partisanship in Montgomery had rarely been nastier. So how many Mobile-area Democrats and Republicans had never once voted for the other side? Asked directly, remarkably few could claim it.