With qualifying a year away, Mobile County Democratic leaders ran a hands-on workshop on recruiting candidates, raising money and organizing communities early.
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Mobile Museum Honors the Storied Career of Maj. Gen. J. Gary Cooper
A special exhibit at Mobile’s National African-American Archives and Museum traced the military, business and diplomatic accomplishments of Maj. Gen. J. Gary Cooper.
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Erwin Rolls Out the Heavy Artillery: A Host List That Reads Like Mobile’s Political Rolodex
Mark Erwin’s district attorney campaign assembled a fundraising host list spanning ex-congressmen, former mayors, sitting legislators and both parties, aiming to raise roughly $70,000 in two hours.
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A Mobile Family’s Son Leads the Birmingham Mayor’s Race Into a Runoff
Attorney Patrick Cooper, son of retired Maj. Gen. Gary Cooper of Mobile, led the field in the Birmingham mayoral election and headed into a January runoff against William Bell.
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A Conservative Push for ‘None of the Above’ on Alabama’s 2008 Primary Ballot
Former Public Service Commissioner Jim Zeigler floated a slate of uncommitted delegates for Alabama’s Feb. 5 primary, calling it a lawful way for disappointed conservatives to vote for none of the above.
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Gary Cooper Quits USA Fundraising Drive, Charging the University Has Failed Black Mobile
Retired Marine general and banker J. Gary Cooper resigned from the University of South Alabama’s capital campaign, accusing the school of neglecting the Black community. President Gordon Moulton answered point by point.
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Oakleigh Reception to Raise Funds for Sam Jones Mayoral Bid
A $500-per-couple reception at the Oakleigh Garden District home of former Ambassador Gary Cooper was scheduled to benefit Mobile County Commissioner Sam Jones’ campaign for mayor of Mobile.