Dothan, Alabama – Just 25 years old Stephen Evans says he want to be a commissioner on the Alabama Public Service Commission. Stephen Evans, a retirement plan adviser from Dothan, announced that he will be making his first bid for public office in the PSC race.
Evans, said he decided to run for the state's utility regulatory board because it has an important function but many people don't know anything about it. If elected, he said he would push the PSC to take its meetings on the road. "Let the people see how we function," he said.
Evans said he would hold town hall meetings throughout the state to hear from consumers, and he would try to get the three-member commission to do more to educate consumers about how to save on their utility bills.
This young has a heart to make this type of challenge, I wish him the best.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Prattville lawyer running for State House
Prattville, Alabama - Paul Beckman says he'll run for the District 88 seat that covers Autauga County and a part of west Elmore County. Beckman is a lawyer in Montgomery. He will be running against state Rep. Mac Gipson, who is running for his fifth term.
But there is word out there that Beckman is having second thoughts about running for the seat now after announcing. He has not announced that he would drop out the race as of today.
Both are Republicans.
But there is word out there that Beckman is having second thoughts about running for the seat now after announcing. He has not announced that he would drop out the race as of today.
Both are Republicans.
Brewbaker announces bid for Alabama State Senate District 25
Two friends may run for the same seat.
Piker Road, Alabama - Montgomery businessman and former state Rep. Dick Brewbaker, a Republican, announced Thursday he is running for the District 25 seat in the Alabama Senate. District 25 includes portions of Montgomery and Elmore counties.
Brewbaker, a member of the town council in Pike Road, served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2002 to 2006. He said Dixon, R-Montgomery, has done well representing the district. "Modestly speaking, I think I can do a good job, too," Brewbaker said after praising Dixon.
Dixon said he thought Brewbaker's entrance was premature and that he was trying to pressure him into making a decision. The senator said he plans to decide by early next year, but still has 15 months left in his term and one regular session.
Dixon said any potential candidates would have had time to organize a campaign after he announced whether he was retiring or seeking an eighth term. "As of today, I am running," he said. "There are 15 months left in this term. I just can't tell you what I'm going to do 15 months from now. I am not going to be backed into a corner."
This race sounds weird to me a little, Sen. Dixon praised Brewbaker and Brewbaker praises Dixon. Sounds like Dixon may not run again in 2010 and he will support Brewbaker for the seat if he decides to retire from the senate. This is one to watch two friends running against each other oh God, this would be funny.
Powell to seek Alabama Senate seat 28
Shorter, Alabama - Harold Powell announced his candidacy Friday afternoon for the seat currently held by state Sen. Myron Penn. Penn says he will not seek re-election to the Alabama Senate. A number of other candidates have also announced.
Powell comes from Macon County and is currently the town clerk for Shorter.
Powell comes from Macon County and is currently the town clerk for Shorter.
Commissioner Drew Thompson throws his hat in the ring to become State Senator
Shorter, Alabama - After serving as a mayor and county commissioner, Drew Thompson is prepared to take a step up to the Alabama Legislature.The Macon County Commissioner for District 3 revealed he’ll make a bid to be the Democratic Party nominee for the District 28 seat in the Alabama Senate. That seat is held by two-term senator Myron Penn of Union Springs who won’t run for a third term so he can focus on a his growing law practice.
A resident of Shorter, Thompson owns the Qwik Stop Kold Keg convenience store and service station. Thompson served one term as mayor of his hometown and is in his second four-year term as a Macon County Commissioner. Drew Thompson believes his experience as a mayor and county commissioner gives him a unique perspective about a legislator’s role with cities, towns and counties.“I believe I understand the needs of local government as it relates to the legislature,” Thompson said. “I thoroughly enjoy being a county commissioner, but in and of itself a county commission has limited authority to do certain things. The county has to go to the legislature to get so many things done.”
Thompson believes he has grown from the experience of losing the mayoral election and moving on to defeat incumbent Earnest Magruder for District 3 commissioner in 2004. Thompson outlasted Terrence Johnson and Janice Cowan for reelection to the commission without a runoff in 2008.
“I testified before a legislative committee against Governor (Bob) Riley’s Task Force on Gambling. No matter what your opinion of gambling is, we in Macon County can’t afford to have the Governor’s Task Force shut down VictoryLand,” Thompson said in recalling his testimony. Also testifying against the Task Force at that hearing were country music giants George Jones and Randy Owen.
“We’re talking about what will be about 2,000 jobs and a new $150 million investment for Macon County when the expansion at VictoryLand is completed. To shut down VictoryLand would about shut down Macon County--and that wouldn’t be right.”Thompson is also a strong family man. He and and his wife, Skye, have been married 21 years and have three daughters, Erica, Kathryn and Margaret.
Former Tuskegee mayor Johnny Ford and current Alabama House of Representative members Locy Baker Harold Powell the Town Clerk of Shorter and Billy Beasley had previously made public their intentions to run for the senate.
The City of Saraland combats illegal workers
Saraland, Alabama - The Saraland City Council has passed a policy that would penalize companies that hire illegal workers for city projects. The policy mirrors a recent regulation OKd by the Mobile County Commission, which came in response to concerns from local labor groups."We do see this as a significant issue in our community," said Council President Howard Rubenstein. "We don't believe right now there are any violations going on."
The Saraland policy applies to companies that provide $50,000 or more in labor, materials or supplies and hire three or more illegal workers.
These illegal immigrants are going to continue to work in this country as long as they are here. Employers love them, they work hard, they don't mind work for the lowest pay. Employers going to do what ever they can to keep them on the jobs stronger laws need to implemented.
Chris “Chip” Beeker running for PSC seat
Eutaw native Chris Chip Beeker is running for the Public Service Commission seat held by Commissioner Jan Cook. Beeker, a Republican, announced his candidacy last week against Cook, a Democrat who is seeking her sixth term.
Beeker said that if elected, he will work to keep Alabama utility rates low and make the state attractive to new and expanding industry. The 61-year-old served on the Greene County Commission from 1986-2006, when he was defeated for re-election. He spent his last 10 years as the commission chairman.
Beeker, who operates a catfish and cattle farm in Eutaw, is making his first bid for statewide office, but he said he sharpened his campaign skills by running and winning as a Republican in heavily Democratic west Alabama.
Well Beeker what it sounds like to me, if that you will appeal to the democratic voters by using campaign lines to draw their attention, we don’t need no more politicians depriving our voters in this State. Just be who you are and hold to your party values and principles.
Beeker said that if elected, he will work to keep Alabama utility rates low and make the state attractive to new and expanding industry. The 61-year-old served on the Greene County Commission from 1986-2006, when he was defeated for re-election. He spent his last 10 years as the commission chairman.
Beeker, who operates a catfish and cattle farm in Eutaw, is making his first bid for statewide office, but he said he sharpened his campaign skills by running and winning as a Republican in heavily Democratic west Alabama.
Well Beeker what it sounds like to me, if that you will appeal to the democratic voters by using campaign lines to draw their attention, we don’t need no more politicians depriving our voters in this State. Just be who you are and hold to your party values and principles.
Local NAACP group says it's monitoring Mobile courtrooms to determine fairness of legal system
Mobile, Alabama - For the past four months, representatives of Mobile's NAACP have been monitoring courtrooms at Government Plaza in an effort to determine whether the legal system is, in their view, fair to everyone, the organization's president, Jimmie Gardner, said Friday.Mobile County's court system gets a "five or six" on a 10-point scale, said Gardner, who also is assistant police chief in Prichard.
While short on specifics, Gardner said poor defendants, black and white, have it the worst. Gardner said he personally has known cases of court-appointed lawyers urging their indigent clients to plead guilty to crimes so the attorneys "just starting out" can get them out of the way.
Such untested attorneys don't have the resources of lawyers who represent the "haves," Gardner said.
Such untested attorneys don't have the resources of lawyers who represent the "haves," Gardner said.
Gardner said he personally has known cases of court-appointed lawyers urging their indigent clients to plead guilty to crimes so the attorneys "just starting out" can get them out of the way.
Since the NAACP program began, Gardner said, monitors in teams of two sat in on criminal and civil trials, and other hearings, particular in Circuit Court. Such untested attorneys don't have the resources of lawyers who represent the "haves," Gardner said. Judges in those courtrooms said they began noticing the visitors in April, who wore laminated identification cards or were dressed in bright yellow shirts signifying their affiliation with the civil rights group.
Since the NAACP program began, Gardner said, monitors in teams of two sat in on criminal and civil trials, and other hearings, particular in Circuit Court. Such untested attorneys don't have the resources of lawyers who represent the "haves," Gardner said. Judges in those courtrooms said they began noticing the visitors in April, who wore laminated identification cards or were dressed in bright yellow shirts signifying their affiliation with the civil rights group.
Part of the teams' purpose, Gardner said, was a simple show of force to defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges and other court personnel on behalf of the less fortunate, "that someone was out there, watching."
Gardner suggested that when it became known that the NAACP was there, "the whole attitude of the court changed."
Prosecutors ask judge to deny Siegelman motion
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Prosecutors have asked a federal court in Montgomery to turn down defense requests for a new trial for former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman and former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy.The federal prosecutors made the motion in a nearly 60-page filing late Thursday. The filing denies claims by defense attorneys that the testimony of the government’s key witness, former Siegelman aide Nick Bailey, was coached and scripted.
The filing signed by chief prosecutor Louis Franklin also denies claims that Siegelman was selectively prosecuted because he is a Democrat. Siegelman and Scrushy were convicted in 2006 of bribery and other charges in a government corruption case. Prosecutors charged that Siegelman appointed Scrushy to a key hospital regulatory board in exchange for Scrushy arranging $500,000 in contributions to Siegelman’s 1999 campaign for a statewide lottery.
In the motion for a new trial, Siegelman’s attorneys argued that the former governor was the victim of selective prosecution. They said other politicians, including Republican Alabama Gov. Bob Riley, had received campaign donations from supporters who were later appointed to state positions.
In the motion for a new trial, Siegelman’s attorneys argued that the former governor was the victim of selective prosecution. They said other politicians, including Republican Alabama Gov. Bob Riley, had received campaign donations from supporters who were later appointed to state positions.
Their motion also said that lobbyist and landfill developer Lanny Young, who testified that he had done favors for Siegelman, had also done favors for other Alabama politicians, including Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions and former Attorney General Bill Pryor, a Republican who is now a federal judge.
Prosecutors said in their reply that there was no proof that a crime had been committed in those cases.
Concerning donors to Riley’s campaign who were later appointed to public offices, prosecutors said: “Those instances are distinct ... because they, unlike the record evidence here, are void of any evidence of actual bribery and/or mail fraud in connection with an ostensible campaign contribution.“
There is something to this case, if the prosecutors don't want a new trial something could be revealed in this case. The prosecutors are really hiding information I believe. I wish and hope that this will be brought to an end very soon.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Frank Chestnut Jr. announces his run for District 3 school board seat in Selma
Selma, Alabama – Frank Chestnut Jr. has announced his candidacy for the city school board seat in District 3 in the Oct. 27 election. District 3 is made up of Wards 3 and 8 in the City of Selma.
“Schools are a cherished institution and must be a driver of progress to challenge minds inside and outside of its walls,” said Chestnut. “Thus, better schools mean a better community.” Chestnut qualified to run Friday, according to Selma City Clerk Ivy Harrison.“For progress to continue in Selma, we must recognize that schools and the community are inextricably linked,” he said.
A native of Selma, Chestnut graduated from the Selma City School System. He earned a bachelor’s in management of human resources from Faulkner University in 1995. He earned a master’s in human resource management at Troy University.
In 2003 Chestnut began working with Alabama Industrial Development Training. He manages a group of continuous improvement specialists, who identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements for companies across the state.
Chestnut serves on the Selma-Dallas County Industrial Development Board and the Historic Selma Crime Prevention Initiative. He also serves on the board of directors for Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association and on the steering committee for Alabama Operations Management Institute.
“Schools are a cherished institution and must be a driver of progress to challenge minds inside and outside of its walls,” said Chestnut. “Thus, better schools mean a better community.” Chestnut qualified to run Friday, according to Selma City Clerk Ivy Harrison.“For progress to continue in Selma, we must recognize that schools and the community are inextricably linked,” he said.
A native of Selma, Chestnut graduated from the Selma City School System. He earned a bachelor’s in management of human resources from Faulkner University in 1995. He earned a master’s in human resource management at Troy University.
In 2003 Chestnut began working with Alabama Industrial Development Training. He manages a group of continuous improvement specialists, who identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements for companies across the state.
Chestnut serves on the Selma-Dallas County Industrial Development Board and the Historic Selma Crime Prevention Initiative. He also serves on the board of directors for Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association and on the steering committee for Alabama Operations Management Institute.
Two local principals could be Elba City Schools next Superintendent
Elba, Alabama - Two principals within the Pike County School system were named finalists in the search for a new Elba City Schools superintendent. Goshen High School Principal Al Griffin and Pike County High School Principal Mike Hall, along with State Rep. Terry Spicer, was selected for the position, were named finalists for the position.
“I have my doctorate, and I have a broad background of 20 years in education,” Griffin said. “I felt I had the background and experience to be a good candidate.”
“When I decided to go back and pursue a doctorate that was one of my goals to become superintendent,” Hall said. “I am very happy where I am, but I wanted to pursue some personal goals.”
I personally believe Birmingham Board of Education needs to follow this step and choose someone from within, that's knows the needs of the system to better equip the system for growth.
“I have my doctorate, and I have a broad background of 20 years in education,” Griffin said. “I felt I had the background and experience to be a good candidate.”
“When I decided to go back and pursue a doctorate that was one of my goals to become superintendent,” Hall said. “I am very happy where I am, but I wanted to pursue some personal goals.”
I personally believe Birmingham Board of Education needs to follow this step and choose someone from within, that's knows the needs of the system to better equip the system for growth.
South Carolina GOP considers impeaching their own GOP Gov. Mark Sanford
Fifty-six Republican members of the South Carolina state House met Saturday in Myrtle Beach, and not a single one voiced support for embattled Republican Gov. Mark Sanford, according to Political Beacon political sources.Late in the roughly two-and-a-half hour meeting, GOP state Rep. Greg Delleney stood up to demand that Sanford resign because the governor has "disgraced and brought shame on the state."
"Can anybody in here give me one good reason, one positive thing, that's going to occur by him remaining in office?" asked Delleney, who is drafting impeachment articles against the governor. None of the state's House Republicans had an answer. According to numerous sources inside the caucus meeting, Delleney was one of a number of Republican state representatives who stood up to demand that the state's party leadership call for a special session to move forward with impeachment proceedings against the governor. The legislature is not scheduled to reconvene until January.
The meeting concluded a week that saw increased talk of impeaching the governor and Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, who would fill the remainder of the term if Sanford resigned, saying that he would not run for a new term if he replaced the governor. Despite Sanford's resistance and the mounting calls for his impeachment, state legislative leadership is so far holding back from making any commitments on potential impeachment proceedings because it would take a two-thirds vote of both the state House and Senate to bring the legislature back to consider Sanford's impeachment.
Gov. Mark Sanford has trouble on his hands and will not let the State move forward, so now if the Republican wants to hold on to many of their offices in next year’s elections, then they must take action now to save their seat in various of offices. This could very well affect the outcome of GOP leadership in the state in 2010.
Governor Tim Pawlenty to campaign for NJ GOP Governor Candidate next month
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he will head to New Jersey next week to campaign for that state's Republican candidate for governor.
GOP candidate Chris Christie, a former U.S. attorney for New Jersey, is trying to unseat Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in November. Pawlenty also is heading to Orlando, Fla., to speak to a Republican women's group in September. Since June, Pawlenty has been traveling on his own to speak about the future of the Republican Party.
Gov. Pawlenty is considering a run for the 2012 Presidency, seems like he trying to help the big wheels in upcoming mid-terms elections to drum up some support in key places around the country.
GOP candidate Chris Christie, a former U.S. attorney for New Jersey, is trying to unseat Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in November. Pawlenty also is heading to Orlando, Fla., to speak to a Republican women's group in September. Since June, Pawlenty has been traveling on his own to speak about the future of the Republican Party.
Gov. Pawlenty is considering a run for the 2012 Presidency, seems like he trying to help the big wheels in upcoming mid-terms elections to drum up some support in key places around the country.
If no support comes from the trustees, Montevallo President Phillip Williams says he will resign from the University.
Montevallo, Alabama - Williams' comment comes in advance of a scheduled Friday meeting of the trustee board's personnel committee to discuss extension of his contract.
Williams acknowledged that, in July, he sent an email to trustees, saying he will be unable to continue to serve as president without their support. Williams said some newer board members perhaps do not understand the different roles assigned administrators and trustees under guidelines from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, but said many trustees have been supportive of his work.
Democratic state Sen. Rodger Smitherman of Birmingham, a member of Montevallo's trustee board, said he knew Williams was contemplating leaving the university. Smitherman said he was happy with Williams' performance but said some trustees might not have been. "He is very proactive in trying to move the college forward. I think there may have been members who wanted more information, and he might have felt like that was hindering him," Smitherman said.
A full recommendation vote is scheduled for Nov. 6th. I say if this guy is doing a wonderful job why not keep him on the job to continue to that great work.
War to resume on tanker contract between Northrop and Boeing, which can add some 1,500 jobs for Mobile
Mobile, Alabama - With a new round of competition set to begin in the next couple of weeks, officials with Northrop Grumman Corp. and Boeing Co. said they're eager to resume their battle for the U.S. Air Force's refueling tanker contract.
Top Air Force officials said last week they hope to reopen bidding on the potential $40 billion contract soon after lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., from their summer recess. Congress is scheduled to reconvene Sept. 8. The stakes could not be much higher. New tankers are the Air Force's top priority, and the contract ranks among the biggest ever awarded by the Pentagon. For Mobile, a win by Northrop and its bidding partner, the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co., would bring construction of a $600 million, 1,500-worker aircraft production plant.
For Chicago-based Boeing, a win would secure thousands of aircraft assembly jobs in Washington state and Kansas, both hard-hit by the economic downturn. Airbus, an EADS subsidiary, has announced plans to add assembly of commercial A330 freighters in Mobile, contingent on winning the tanker work. The facility would give Airbus a long-sought foothold on U.S. soil and establish a Southern center of aircraft production to rival Boeing's operations in the Pacific Northwest. The contract for 179 planes was designed to be the first of three phases to replace the Air Force's aging fleet of more than 500 KC-135 Stratotankers, which average nearly 50 years in service and are becoming increasingly costly to operate.
Both of the companies and the Air Force have been preparing for the rematch. "I think if (a dual buy) is structured in a way that saves costs, you could see support for it," said U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham. Davis added that a compromise may be the only way to break a political stalemate between the two rival teams. "Otherwise, we'll be right back in this mess two years from now. And we can't wait that long for a modern tanker." Aurtur Davis is a candidate for the Democratic nomination in 2010.
We will be watching closely the rematch between these two companies beginning Sept. 8 and will be bringing you the latest updates.
Top Air Force officials said last week they hope to reopen bidding on the potential $40 billion contract soon after lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., from their summer recess. Congress is scheduled to reconvene Sept. 8. The stakes could not be much higher. New tankers are the Air Force's top priority, and the contract ranks among the biggest ever awarded by the Pentagon. For Mobile, a win by Northrop and its bidding partner, the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co., would bring construction of a $600 million, 1,500-worker aircraft production plant.
For Chicago-based Boeing, a win would secure thousands of aircraft assembly jobs in Washington state and Kansas, both hard-hit by the economic downturn. Airbus, an EADS subsidiary, has announced plans to add assembly of commercial A330 freighters in Mobile, contingent on winning the tanker work. The facility would give Airbus a long-sought foothold on U.S. soil and establish a Southern center of aircraft production to rival Boeing's operations in the Pacific Northwest. The contract for 179 planes was designed to be the first of three phases to replace the Air Force's aging fleet of more than 500 KC-135 Stratotankers, which average nearly 50 years in service and are becoming increasingly costly to operate.
Both of the companies and the Air Force have been preparing for the rematch. "I think if (a dual buy) is structured in a way that saves costs, you could see support for it," said U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham. Davis added that a compromise may be the only way to break a political stalemate between the two rival teams. "Otherwise, we'll be right back in this mess two years from now. And we can't wait that long for a modern tanker." Aurtur Davis is a candidate for the Democratic nomination in 2010.
We will be watching closely the rematch between these two companies beginning Sept. 8 and will be bringing you the latest updates.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Hundreds rally for health care reform in NC
Raleigh, NC - Hundreds of people gathered outside the state Capitol building in Raleigh on Saturday to voice support for President Barack Obama's health care plan. The demonstrators carried signs and cheered as speakers talked up the need for reform, including a government public option for the uninsured.
The rally was one of a handful planned across the state. The Rev. William Barber, president of the state chapter of the NAACP, called on those in attendance to challenge what he said were distortions of what the health care plan would do.
"Today we gather to say they have had their say," Barber said. "Now it is time for us who believe in a united America, a caring America, a compassionate America to speak up."
The push is on, just like those Tea Party’s. So now the people are gathering and rallying for the President Healthcare Reform Bill. I think it is a great time in this country history to pass this healthcare legislation so that every individual can have some type of healthcare.
Dems eye GOP Sen. Snowe a Maine senator for a Health Vote
Washington, - Ms. Snowe and two Republican colleagues, Senators Charles Grassley of Iowa and Michael Enzi of Wyoming, have been privately negotiating a health care plan with three Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee in what has become known as the Group of Six. But Mr. Grassley and Mr. Enzi have, during the August recess, become increasingly at odds with Democratic approaches to health care.
Ms. Snowe says she wants the public to understand that there is a serious problem, that the health care system is in crisis and that even people who are happy with their current coverage will not stay content for long, given rapidly rising costs and steadily shrinking benefits.
All of this means that Ms. Snowe, a senior member of the Finance Committee with a longtime interest in health policy, is the chief Democratic target. It is hardly the first time Democrats have turned to Ms. Snowe for help.
Ms. Snowe says she wants the public to understand that there is a serious problem, that the health care system is in crisis and that even people who are happy with their current coverage will not stay content for long, given rapidly rising costs and steadily shrinking benefits.
All of this means that Ms. Snowe, a senior member of the Finance Committee with a longtime interest in health policy, is the chief Democratic target. It is hardly the first time Democrats have turned to Ms. Snowe for help.
Ms. Snowe has backed Democratic budget plans opposed by most of her party. She has balked at some tax cuts, pushed for more attention to rising federal deficits and generally shown a willingness to split from Republicans on issues where she sees more common ground with Democrats. “She has courage, real courage,” said Senator Kent Conrad of North Dakota, one of the Finance Committee Democrats in the Group of Six who, as chairman of the Budget Committee, has also worked with Ms. Snowe on fiscal issues.
I only wonder now will she be the only vote they really need to make this healthcare reform bill come into reality?
President Obama to visit New Orleans
New Orleans, La. - President Barack Obama, marking the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, said in his weekly address that he will visit New Orleans later this yearNew Orleans lost more than 150,000 residents after the storm, or about one-third of the city's pre-Katrina population. Obama said that strengthening storm infrastructure is a priority, adding an implicit repudiation of FEMA's performance under President Bush: "In Washington, that means a focus on competence and accountability – and I’m proud that my FEMA Administrator has 25 years of experience in disaster management in Florida, a state that has known its share of hurricanes."About $26 billion in stimulus funds have been set aside for the Gulf Coast States for infrastructure, education, rebuilding efforts according to the White House. Obama has spent the last week vacationing with his family in Martha’s Vineyard—a visit book-ended by two Atlantic storms, as this year's hurricane season continues.
President Obama all we want you to do for this poor city is help them get back where there was, but much better than the past. Rebuild the torn down communities and restore the jobs for the people, so they can say this is my home once again.
Sen. Kennedy honored at funeral Mass today
BOSTON, Ma. - Leaders and other luminaries paid final tribute Saturday to Edward M. Kennedy, mourning the loss of a senator who made an indelible impact on U.S. life over 47 years in Congress and of a man who held up America's most famous family through tragedy and triumph.President Barack Obama was delivering the eulogy to cap a two-hour Roman Catholic funeral Mass for Kennedy. The service drew three of the four living former presidents, dozens of Kennedy relatives, pews full of current and former members of Congress and hundreds of others affected by Kennedy in ways large and small to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in a steady rain.
No fewer than seven priests, 11 pallbearers and 29 honorary pallbearers took part.
Kennedy's flag-draped casket - carried by eight servicemen - was wrapped tightly in plastic to guard against the rain as it was removed from his brother's presidential library and put into a hearse for the drive to the church. His wife, Victoria, closed her eyes slowly and appeared to choke back tears as she watched under cover of an umbrella. The family had held a brief and private prayer service at the library in the morning.
Kennedy's flag-draped casket - carried by eight servicemen - was wrapped tightly in plastic to guard against the rain as it was removed from his brother's presidential library and put into a hearse for the drive to the church. His wife, Victoria, closed her eyes slowly and appeared to choke back tears as she watched under cover of an umbrella. The family had held a brief and private prayer service at the library in the morning.
The military honor guard, which had stood by Kennedy's casket while he lay in repose at the library, carried it up the church's steps.
Senator Edward Kennedy will be missed in this country; he has really done a great job to serve this country and the people of his home state. I don’t ever believe that there will be another Kennedy.
Prichard councilman pulls pistol from suit pant leg to calmly capture charging burglar, what next?
Prichard, Alabama - Prichard City Council President Napoleon Bracy is a man prepared for action. He proved that Friday when he pulled a pistol from under the pant leg of his pin-strip suit and captured a burglar. Oh my City Councilman carrying a pistol, what type of leader and role model this young supposed to be. We councilman you should never create a law to ban pistol from anyone else, and if all you have to do to run off a burglar or capture one is pull a pistol out then everybody in America should be able to carry a pistol without permit and have their for safety and protection.Bracy and two other men were touring a vacant county school being considered for use by the city. They found it being gutted by thieves. As they walked through the building, they suddenly encountered one of the possible thieves. The suspect charged but the councilman stood his ground, pulled his gun and made the citizen's arrest.
Former Mayor Charles Harden had the same problem when he was in office there in Prichard. He thought he was the police and mayor, sorry guys you are only one. The people of Prichard elected you to serve in public office not law enforcement. If you want to be a law enforcement officer then you need to go and apply for that position, I am sure many positions are open.
That’s what the policemen are for that’s their job, if they wouldn’t be someone where sitting down and gapping at the mouth and doing their service to protect, then maybe all of this wouldn’t have happen. I can’t believe a City Councilman carrying a gun in his pants. Bracy sorry man you need to resign for the will of the people of your city.
That’s what the policemen are for that’s their job, if they wouldn’t be someone where sitting down and gapping at the mouth and doing their service to protect, then maybe all of this wouldn’t have happen. I can’t believe a City Councilman carrying a gun in his pants. Bracy sorry man you need to resign for the will of the people of your city.
Councilman Napoleon Bracy, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Prichard and a product of the Mobile County Public School System graduating from Mattie T. Blount High School. Bracy attended Dillard University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 2000 in Sociology/Social Welfare. Councilman Bracy worked as a Site/Assistant Site Coordinator for the Mobile County Public School System/Mobile County Health Department before beginning his political career with the Prichard City Council representing District 3.
He is also an advocate for The Federal Government’s “No Child Left Behind Act” as he serves as the Executive Director of Beyond Expectations Tutoring, Inc.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Atlanta mayoral candidates to attend town hall debate on tomorrow
Atlanta, Ga - The Atlanta Urban League Young Professionals has scheduled a “town hall-style debate” between some of the city’s mayoral candidates Saturday at Grady High School. The candidates invited are Atlanta City Council President Lisa Borders, City Councilwoman Mary Norwood, state Sen. Kasim Reed (D-Atlanta), attorney Jesse Spikes and former city employee Glenn Thomas.The debate is part of the organization’s third annual “Super Saturday,” a voter education series aimed at people between the ages of 21 and 40.
Organizers say the event is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. at the school, located at 929 Charles Allen Dr. N.E. Admission
Also in this race to Atlanta open mayor office, the Police union is backing and has endorsed Lisa Borders for mayor.
The union representing Atlanta’s police officers has endorsed City Council President Lisa Borders for mayor, her campaign announced today.
Lisa Borders is our unanimous choice,” the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 623, said in a press release issued by the Borders campaign. “I am deeply grateful for this endorsement because it confirms the faith our city’s police officers have in my leadership. Public safety has been a top priority in this campaign for mayor. The endorsement of our first line of defense affirms what I have known all along – I have the best plan and the right message.” Borders said.
This is a hot race in 2009 for the next mayor of Atlanta.
Large crowd faces off with police in Georgia near Alabama border state line
Lawmen from several Georgia and Alabama police departments confronted a tense crowd of up to 200 people Thursday night in a small Georgia town on the Alabama line.
The incident began as two Quitman County sheriff's deputies in Georgetown, Ga., conducted a drug investigation. Sheriff Steve Newton said six people in the town of 1,000 launched an attack on his deputies. The crowd swelled to about 200 as people summoned by cell phone calls lined a city street. Six people were arrested and two lawmen suffered minor injuries.
A similar confrontation occurred Monday in Marion, Alabama a small town in Perry County in western Alabama. A crowd described as ranging from 150 to 300 people fought local police in a street battle that ultimately brought in lawmen from up to eight police departments to restore order.
I wonder what’s behind all of these street and community brawls with local law enforcement agencies. People let’s come to our senses and let these people do their job, justice will prevail one day. We don’t need all this confusion in the streets, let’s be leaders and not followers of anything.
The incident began as two Quitman County sheriff's deputies in Georgetown, Ga., conducted a drug investigation. Sheriff Steve Newton said six people in the town of 1,000 launched an attack on his deputies. The crowd swelled to about 200 as people summoned by cell phone calls lined a city street. Six people were arrested and two lawmen suffered minor injuries.
A similar confrontation occurred Monday in Marion, Alabama a small town in Perry County in western Alabama. A crowd described as ranging from 150 to 300 people fought local police in a street battle that ultimately brought in lawmen from up to eight police departments to restore order.
I wonder what’s behind all of these street and community brawls with local law enforcement agencies. People let’s come to our senses and let these people do their job, justice will prevail one day. We don’t need all this confusion in the streets, let’s be leaders and not followers of anything.
George LeMieux named to the vacant Florida US Senate seat
Tallahassee, FL - GOP Gov. Charlie Crist on Friday named former aide George LeMieux to fill the seat of outgoing GOP Sen. Mel Martinez. LeMieux, a longtime Republican insider in the state, has served as chairman of the Broward County Republican Party, deputy state attorney general and campaign manager for Crist’s 2006 run for governor. He ran unsuccessfully for the state House in 1998.
LeMieux was among nine other candidates who made Crist’s short list, which included several former congressmen, former Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney and former state attorney general and secretary of state Jim Smith. Martinez, who announced on August 7 he would step down when his successor was named, congratulated LeMieux and promised a smooth transition. “George is bright, capable, and an accomplished administrator,” Martinez said in a statement. Florida Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer said he thinks LeMieux is a “well qualified” and “excellent” choice. “I think the governor recognized that George brought much to the table to be considered,” Greer said.
Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen L. Thurman wasted little time in attacking the pick as an example of cronyism and accused Crist of playing “political games with the public’s trust.”
“In appointing LeMieux, someone who has made millions over the past several years selling access to Crist to the highest bidders among Tallahassee's special interests, Charlie Crist once again put his own political ambition above doing what is right for Florida,” Thurman said in a statement. “Floridians are sick of the Republican culture of corruption and the Tallahassee back room dealings that clearly led Crist to pick LeMieux, whose only qualification is being Charlie Crist's crony.”
“In appointing LeMieux, someone who has made millions over the past several years selling access to Crist to the highest bidders among Tallahassee's special interests, Charlie Crist once again put his own political ambition above doing what is right for Florida,” Thurman said in a statement. “Floridians are sick of the Republican culture of corruption and the Tallahassee back room dealings that clearly led Crist to pick LeMieux, whose only qualification is being Charlie Crist's crony.”
The governor has his right to choose whomever he desire and most times, they chose within their party and that’s what this Governor did here in Florida on today. I really think that a special election should be held to fill these vacant and open U.S. Senate seats, so the people can have a say in who is representing them. It’s time out for this appointing process and that let one man or woman decide who is going to represent us and our tax dollars.
Alabama AG's race could be a hot race in 2010
The 2010 contest for Alabama attorney general is shaping up to be a hot race. The Republican primary pits incumbent Troy King against challenger Luther Strange, a Birmingham lawyer who lost a close race to Jim Folsom Jr. for lieutenant governor in 2006.
King, 41, is considered vulnerable after a run of negative stories over the past two years. But the ongoing probes and federal investigations is a drag on his campaign, and an indictment would cripple his chances for re-election.
Strange, 56, been the aggressor since announcing his candidacy in May. The 6-foot, 9-inch former lobbyist said King has been an embarrassment to the state and that he wants to restore integrity to the Office of Attorney General.
King earlier this year received approval from the state's Contract Review Committee to spend up to $100,000 on private attorneys. "Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for the mess that Troy King has created through his own conduct," Strange said. King, responded with a one-sentence statement: "My father always told me you never make yourself any bigger by tearing another man down."
King you are right with that statement, some people just think you can tear someone down with smears. I don’t expect no other candidate to enter this race for AG on the GOP side, but a well known democrat may enter this race without opposition for the democratic nomination.
King, 41, is considered vulnerable after a run of negative stories over the past two years. But the ongoing probes and federal investigations is a drag on his campaign, and an indictment would cripple his chances for re-election.
Strange, 56, been the aggressor since announcing his candidacy in May. The 6-foot, 9-inch former lobbyist said King has been an embarrassment to the state and that he wants to restore integrity to the Office of Attorney General.
King earlier this year received approval from the state's Contract Review Committee to spend up to $100,000 on private attorneys. "Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for the mess that Troy King has created through his own conduct," Strange said. King, responded with a one-sentence statement: "My father always told me you never make yourself any bigger by tearing another man down."
King you are right with that statement, some people just think you can tear someone down with smears. I don’t expect no other candidate to enter this race for AG on the GOP side, but a well known democrat may enter this race without opposition for the democratic nomination.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
State Sen. Myron Penn won't run again
UNION SPRINGS, Alabama - The chairman of the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee, Democrat Myron Penn of Union Springs, says he won't run for another term next year. The two-term senator said Tuesday he wants to devote more time to his law practice and his family.Two Democrats have announced for Penn's seat: former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford and Democratic state Rep. Billy Beasley of Clayton. Penn said others are considering entering the race, and he expects to endorse someone later.
Johnny Ford a democrat?, I thought this guy was a republican. I don’t think he know what he is himself.
Mobile police Chief Phillip Garrett will retire, announcement coming today
Mobile, Alabama - Mobile police Chief Phillip Garrett will announce his retirement at 1 p.m. today, after serving nearly 38 years with the department. Garrett became chief on July 17, 2006, succeeding now-Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran. Cochran left the department when he was elected Mobile County Sheriff.Garrett joined Mobile police in 1971.
Stars of Birmingham 2009 municipal election, that should have been elected on Tuesday
In District 1 – Brandon McCray was a great young candidate and a newcomer to the political arena with no ties to any political groups and had a bold and strong vision to move district 1 forward. He is a small business owner, had and still has a plan to re-invest and build the district and connect the district with city hall. But the people of District 1 chose to vote out Joel Montgomery failed leadership and voted for an ambitious liar such as Scales, noticeably on election night where challengers called to congratulate her on her win, she didn’t know who they were. It didn’t surprise me a bit, because she just doesn’t care. She is not going to do no more than Joel Montgomery did maybe worse.In District 2 – The voters passed up Lawrence Conaway over Carol Duncan, oh my Conaway really had some great ideas as a pastor and leader. So now the people of district 2 wants to see Duncan the incumbent and her former assistant Kim Rafferty fight it out in a run-off. It’s really time for this city to move forward. I really believe this city and the people of this city like this corrupt and nasty politics these people are offering. It makes me wonder where these people minds and thoughts are, or do they really care?
In District 3 – Oh my, this is a disgrace; Abbott deprived the black voters to turn out in her favor once again just to win this seat again. But she is doing very little for the black communities and neighborhoods out there in the district just drive up and down Georgia Road and you will see what I am talking about. Howard Bayless had a chance in winning that seat and if the black voters didn’t turn out for Abbott then he would have won that seat. I was hoping that Wil Taylor Jones could have picked up more support than he did, this young man is awesome and also offered great ideas for his district, and he was on point. Hold on Wil your time is coming man don’t give up.
In District 4 – Maxine Parker was a great choice, but there was a second great choice in this race and that was Ernest Lumpkin. He too also offered great ideas and plans. I am glad that they didn’t elect Robert Walker….lol oh my God thank you.
District 5 – Well Jonathan Austin needs to go, he has proven to be a rubber stamp guy. I was hoping that Charlie Williams and Elias Hendricks could have been in a run off. Charlie Williams would have made a great councilman for District 5.
District 6 – Oh this was a show down between Carol Smitherman and Shelia Tyson and both are now headed to a runoff. However Shelia Tyson would do for the district I believe than Smitherman that is not doing anything but trying to make political friendship to become mayor one day.
District 7 – In this district it was an open seat and the two I thought should have been in a run-off made it. James (Jay) Roberson and Ernestine Guest Williams. Both would make good council members.
District 8 – Good for you indicted Mayor Larry Langford your endorsement didn’t work here. Langford was pulling for Gerri Robinson a two time challenger of incumbent Steven Hoyt. Hoyt was re-elected by the people of District 8 for a second term. Hoyt stands up to the people when comes down to business of the city and Larry Langford just don’t like Steven Hoyt.
District 9 – Incumbent Roderick Royal is now in a run-off once again with his former challenger Leroy Bandy. I thought William Barnes would have gotten a chance to serve this district; he failed again on his second run for this seat. I personally think Royal needs to go.
After all this entire city has been through and continue to go through, the people of this city still like it. They have really shown themselves to not want change. Only 27,000 some people went out to the polls to vote out of the 115,000 people who are registered to vote in this city. That’s a shame! Change want come to this city until the people change.
After all this entire city has been through and continue to go through, the people of this city still like it. They have really shown themselves to not want change. Only 27,000 some people went out to the polls to vote out of the 115,000 people who are registered to vote in this city. That’s a shame! Change want come to this city until the people change.
George Wallace Jr. says he may run for Alabama treasurer
MONTGOMERY -- Former Alabama State Treasurer George Wallace Jr. is considering running for his old office. Wallace, a Republican, says he expects to make a decision within a month.Wallace served two terms as treasurer and helped start Alabama's prepaid college tuition program. If Wallace runs, he will join Republican Terry Dunn and Democrat Jeremy Sherer in the race. Both said Wednesday they plan to stay in the race if Wallace enters it.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Jefferson County can't use the occupational tax money after all
Birmingham, Alabama -The Alabama Supreme Court yesterday affirmed a lower court ruling that Jefferson County's occupational tax was repealed in 1999. The ruling means that the cash-strapped Jefferson County will not have access to millions collected in occupational tax revenue that has been sitting in escrow.
A circuit judge ruled in 2000 that the repeal law was unconstitutional. But Rains used a 2005 Alabama Supreme Court decision to void the 2000 ruling and to declare that the repeal law is valid.
Loss of the two levies, which constituted 25 percent of the county's general fund revenue, led to the county's recent financial meltdown. Commissioners have placed 1,000 county workers on unpaid leave and instituted cuts that have drastically reduced county services.
Although the Legislature passed a new occupational tax law last week, the appeal on the validity of the old tax law has continued. County officials want the old law upheld in case the new version is struck down, and they want to regain control of occupational tax revenues collected since Rains' ruling Jan. 12.
Collins said sales tax revenues are down 15 percent from last year. The county still owes $3.9 billion in sewer debt and recently missed a $105 million general obligation debt payment. "It's like a bomb went off," Commission President Bettye Fine Collins said. "We're trying to assess the damage. We're not happy about it."
It’s a sad day for Jefferson County and the City of Birmingham just on Election Day both Jefferson County and Birmingham get bad news. I call it a shamed for Jefferson County. Now what’s next a appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals or just do without it? I don’t think they want to do with out. I think they should because our people are taxed enough already, what they need to do is balance that budget and trim the unnecessary and bring enough people back to operate all the satellite courthouses and departments and operate in a balanced budget until the future get bright.
A circuit judge ruled in 2000 that the repeal law was unconstitutional. But Rains used a 2005 Alabama Supreme Court decision to void the 2000 ruling and to declare that the repeal law is valid.
Loss of the two levies, which constituted 25 percent of the county's general fund revenue, led to the county's recent financial meltdown. Commissioners have placed 1,000 county workers on unpaid leave and instituted cuts that have drastically reduced county services.
Although the Legislature passed a new occupational tax law last week, the appeal on the validity of the old tax law has continued. County officials want the old law upheld in case the new version is struck down, and they want to regain control of occupational tax revenues collected since Rains' ruling Jan. 12.
Collins said sales tax revenues are down 15 percent from last year. The county still owes $3.9 billion in sewer debt and recently missed a $105 million general obligation debt payment. "It's like a bomb went off," Commission President Bettye Fine Collins said. "We're trying to assess the damage. We're not happy about it."
It’s a sad day for Jefferson County and the City of Birmingham just on Election Day both Jefferson County and Birmingham get bad news. I call it a shamed for Jefferson County. Now what’s next a appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals or just do without it? I don’t think they want to do with out. I think they should because our people are taxed enough already, what they need to do is balance that budget and trim the unnecessary and bring enough people back to operate all the satellite courthouses and departments and operate in a balanced budget until the future get bright.
Veteran democrat Ted Kennedy dead at 77
BOSTON, MA -- Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was a Democrat's Democrat, so much so that he became a rallying point for those in his party and an object of derision for Republican opponents.President Barack Obama led the Democrats, saying in a statement: "For five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well-being of the
American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts."
Nancy the widow of another president, Ronald Reagan, was one of the first to speak out from the Republican Party. "Given our political differences, people are sometimes surprised by how close Ronnie and I have been to the Kennedy family," Nancy Reagan. But Ronnie and Ted could always find common ground, and they had great respect for one another. In recent years, Ted and I found our common ground in stem cell research, and I considered him an ally and a dear friend. I will miss him."
Kennedy's death came just two weeks after that of Shriver's mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, one of the senator's siblings. The Senate's top Democrat, Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., labeled Kennedy the "patriarch" of the party.
Kennedy's junior colleague, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., lauded him for his cancer fight. "He taught us how to fight, how to laugh, how to treat each other, and how to turn idealism into action, and in these last fourteen months, he taught us much more about how to live life, sailing into the wind one last time," Kerry said.
Senator Ted Kennedy will truly be missed in America and our American politics. He was a strong and legislative fighter, someone who stood the fire and tough times. I am praying for his family and those that was close and dear to him for this said lost.
Tuscaloosa voters decides to keep incumbents on City Council
Tuscaloosa, Alabama - Not many races in Tuscaloosa this year. The mayor and school board chair were unopposed, as well as four council seats and three school board posts. Despite it being a smaller race, voters say it's important to come out and have their voices heard.Incumbents ruled as they swept all contested Tuscaloosa City Council races in Tuesday's municipal election. 'Tuscaloosa has spoken. I think they want to see all of us stay and we're all going back, and I'm very happy with that,' said Councilman William Tinker, who retained his seat with a landslide re-election victory.
For the first time since Tuscaloosa adopted the City Council form of government in 1985, every single council member was re-elected. Unofficial returns gave Tinker and councilmen Bob Lundell and Bobby Howard victories without a runoff. Mayor Walt Maddox, Councilwoman Cynthia Almond, Council President Harrison Taylor and Councilmen Lee Garrison and Kip Tyner were without opposition.
City Council District 1 was perhaps the most closely contested. Howard hung onto his seat by defeating former councilman James Cunningham and challenger Greg Stallworth. The unofficial total gave Howard 504 votes, or 54 percent, to Cunningham's 318 votes, or The City Council will meet at 11:15 a.m.
The City Council will meet on Sept. 1, to certify election results.
Complete, but unofficial results in Birmingham Council and School Board elections
Birmingham, Alabama - Only 27,223 voters casts votes today out of 135,156 registered voters in the city. Four Birmingham City Council races were decided without a runoff, according to unofficial results. Let’s take a look at what happen in this corrupt city and depriving politics.In District 1 – Incumbent Joel Montgomery who served two terms on the city council political career has come to an end on tonight. Montgomery was defeated by second time challenger and propagandas LaShunda Scales. Scales beat out all six candidates in this race winning 51% of the vote. LaShunda I really want to know what you are going to do now for the people, feed them more lies and lies. I want to see if you really going to change things for the better as your violated political signs say. “Real Work, Real Progress”. I was really rooting for my boy Brandon McCray but it seems that his district was ready for the truth.
District -1 19 of 19 boxes reporting
Betty Cannon Corona -126
Chris Cummings - 971
Roderick "Coach" Jackson - 120
Brandon McCray - 54
Brandon McCray - 54
Joel Montgomery - 361
*LaShunda Scales - 1,724
In District 2 – This was a very hot and crowded race, tonight it boils down to the once-a-pond-a-time friends to enemies Rafferty and Incumbent Carol Duncan. The incumbent came in second in this race and Kim Rafferty a first time challenger came in first. The former mayor Richard Arrington voice was ignored in this district; he endorsed Rolanda Hollis for this seat. Sorry Richard! I was pulling for Lawrence Conaway for this seat, he represent the Christian values this city needs.
District -2 35 of 35 boxes reporting
Yawntreshia Coleman - 73
Yawntreshia Coleman - 73
Lawrence Conaway - 419
Rolanda Hollis - 441
Rodney Huntley -107*
Kim Rafferty -815*
Carol Reynolds Duncan -775
Al Rutledge -232
In District 3 – Incumbent Valerie Abbott defeated her two challengers, well financed school board member Howard Bayless and political newcomer Wil Taylor Jones and wise smart young man with a bright future. Jones it’s not over man, stay focused and try again very soon. Howard Bayless who was hoping to become Birmingham’s first openly gay council member lost his intention tonight; Abbott won this seat for re-election 2-1 as always.
District -3 27 of 27 boxes reporting
*Valerie Abbott - 2,329
Howard Bayless III- 1,462
Wil Jones - 93
In District 4 – My endorsement does count in this race. Incumbent Maxine Parker won outright over her three challengers. Parker will be returning for a second term on the Birmingham City Council.
District -4 29 of 29 boxes reporting
District -4 29 of 29 boxes reporting
Ondray D. Agee- 96
Earnest J. Lumpkin III -249
*Maxine Parker -1,347
Robert Walker Jr.- 247
In District 5 – Incumbent Jonathan Austin and former Councilman Elias Hendricks is headed for the show down in this race. Hendricks wants to reclaim his council seat and Austin fells he is safe for a first full term. Charlie Williams a well respected young man lost this battle for the second time.
District -5 37 of 37 boxes reporting
* Johnathan Austin- 616
Demus Copeland -16
Brandon Davis -117
Shirley Gavin Floyd -222
* Elias Hendricks- 751
Charlie Williams Jr. -467
In District 6 – Council President and Incumbent Carol Smitherman and Sheila Tyson provided the hottest race in Birmingham in 2009 and it’s not over yet. These two are headed to an official runoff and Smitherman called on Tyson for a debate and one very soon.
District- 6 27 of 27 boxes reporting
Keith Andrew Aaron- 136
Willis "Buddy" Hendrix -25
* Carole Smitherman- 1,569
* Sheila Tyson -1,423
Samuel Edward Wiggins- 478
In District 7 – A vacant seat left open by the late councilwoman Miriam Weatherspoon, became a runoff tonight. The race with the most candidates in the city, now only two will advance to a run-off. Jay Roberson and Ernestine Williams will face off for this seat.
District -7 35 of 35boxes reporting
Willie Florence - 363
Chiquita Lashun Holloway - 170
Percy McGowan - 61
* Jay Roberson - 1,582
Angela M. Wells -169
*Ernestine Guest Williams - 929
Walter Wilson - 209
In District 8 – Incumbent Steven Hoyt will return to the council for a second term defeating two time challenger Gerri Roberson. In this race the current indicted mayor Larry Langford endorsed Gerri Roberson and cast down Hoyt. It showed tonight that Langford voice is no more in this city either. Thank God! Congratulations Steven keep up the good work.
District- 8 23 of 23 boxes reporting
*Steven Hoyt- 1,446
Gerri Robinson - 1,167
In District 9 – Incumbent Roderick Royal will face off with Leroy Bandy once again in a runoff for this seat on the council. Former mayor Richard Arrington voice was ignored here too. Arrington endorsed James Williams for the seat.
District -9 33 of 33 boxes reporting
* Leroy Bandy - 558
William Barnes - 492
* Roderick Royal - 1,265
David "Mississippi Town" Russell - 239
Marcia B. Starks -151
James E. Williams - 405
In this election the residents of this city spoke tonight, they spoke for the same and corrupt politics.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
In Mobile three incumbents headed back to office, and one in a run off
Mobile, Alabama – In District 1 the incumbent Fred Richardson is looking to r
eturn to the Mobile City Council to represent district one for a fourth term, after defeating a strong challenge from Yasmin Coker a new comer to politics.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Yasmin Coker - 1,139
Fred Richardson (I) - 1,654 (Winner)
In District 6 – Incumbent Connie Hudson had no worry and immediately started celebrating when the polls closed. Hudson fended off her challenger Al Cheatham for a third term on Mobile City Council to represent parts of West Mobile area. Hudson beat Cheatham 3-1.
eturn to the Mobile City Council to represent district one for a fourth term, after defeating a strong challenge from Yasmin Coker a new comer to politics.UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Yasmin Coker - 1,139
Fred Richardson (I) - 1,654 (Winner)
In District 2 – This race between the incumbent William Carroll, Lakeisha Dotson and Jeffery Jones ends on tonight with no runoff. Carroll fends off both challengers and is re-election to a second term, after a tough fight from LaKeisha Dotson. "Our team this time was composed of a lot of young people along with seasoned vets," Carroll said. "We thought a lot about new
leadership." Across the street from Carroll victory party, was the LaKeisha Dotson campaign headquarters and party. I think it was a very positive experience for me," Dotson said. "I was very excited about representing the district. You haven't heard the last of me yet."
leadership." Across the street from Carroll victory party, was the LaKeisha Dotson campaign headquarters and party. I think it was a very positive experience for me," Dotson said. "I was very excited about representing the district. You haven't heard the last of me yet."UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
William Carroll (I) - 1,147
Lakeshia Dotson - 885
Jeffery Jones – 91
In District 3 – Incumbent Clinton L. Johnson one of the longest serving council members in Mobile will face political newcomer Jermaine Burrell. This was a five way battle and the hottest race in the City of Mobile. Johnson finished about 200 votes ahead of businessman Jermaine Burrell. Challengers claimed the district was going backwards, and the incumbent Clinton L. Johnson claims his experience is working for the district. Ron Wallace a Mobile police detective seemed favorable to win this seat early on, but the voter spoke different on tonight. Rev. Johnson I must say sir, your district has went backwards. That district has no progress, but crime, poverty and who know whatever else. You got it wrong Rev. Clinton L. Johnson.
William Carroll (I) - 1,147
Lakeshia Dotson - 885
Jeffery Jones – 91
In District 3 – Incumbent Clinton L. Johnson one of the longest serving council members in Mobile will face political newcomer Jermaine Burrell. This was a five way battle and the hottest race in the City of Mobile. Johnson finished about 200 votes ahead of businessman Jermaine Burrell. Challengers claimed the district was going backwards, and the incumbent Clinton L. Johnson claims his experience is working for the district. Ron Wallace a Mobile police detective seemed favorable to win this seat early on, but the voter spoke different on tonight. Rev. Johnson I must say sir, your district has went backwards. That district has no progress, but crime, poverty and who know whatever else. You got it wrong Rev. Clinton L. Johnson.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Jermaine Burrell - 770
Alphonse Hardy - 14
Clinton Johnson (I) - 964
Lyndon Peters - 54
Ron Wallace - 259
Jermaine Burrell - 770
Alphonse Hardy - 14
Clinton Johnson (I) - 964
Lyndon Peters - 54
Ron Wallace - 259
In District 6 – Incumbent Connie Hudson had no worry and immediately started celebrating when the polls closed. Hudson fended off her challenger Al Cheatham for a third term on Mobile City Council to represent parts of West Mobile area. Hudson beat Cheatham 3-1.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Al Cheatham - 269
Connie Hudson (I) - 1,894
Al Cheatham - 269
Connie Hudson (I) - 1,894
Just as when I asked for an answer, Alabama Supreme Court delivers
The Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling today regarding an appeal of the Jefferson County occupational tax. In the court’s opinion, the judge affirmed the lower court’s judgment in favor of the taxpayers.Trial court earlier ruled that the occupational tax was being collected unlawfully.
In the appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court, the ruling today affirms that lower court ruling.
What’s now for Jefferson County, Alabama? I know let’s get back to the drawing board like common sense leaders and come up with a solutions for the problem that’s fair for everyone.
In the appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court, the ruling today affirms that lower court ruling.
What’s now for Jefferson County, Alabama? I know let’s get back to the drawing board like common sense leaders and come up with a solutions for the problem that’s fair for everyone.
Could Gov. Mark Sanford be impeached soon?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — This weekend the South Carolina House Republicans will discuss whether to impeach Gov. Mark Sanford when they meet in Myrtle Beach. Republicans say they expect the meeting — an annual gathering to discuss agenda, issues and politics, and to play golf — will be dominated by discussion of Sanford’s future — and what role the House will play in it. Sanford has been under fire since secretly leaving the country for five days in June to meet his lover and later admitting an extramarital affair with the Argentine woman.
Since then, Sanford has been under fire for flying in expensive business-class seats and his use of state and private planes. All could violate state law or ethics rules. If impeached by the S.C. House, and tried and convicted by the Senate, Sanford could be removed from office.
House Speaker Bobby Harrell, R-Charleston, said Sanford will be discussed at the closed-door meeting this weekend.
Congress did it to former President William Bill Clinton, why not to Gov. Mark Sanford what make him different. We all abide by the same laws and no one is above any of these laws. What happen to the family values a key principle of the Republican Party. Mark Sanford had been seen as a rising star for the Republicans in 2012, I guess what looks good and sounds good isn’t always good. Seems to be true to me!
Commissioner William Bell wants more done to bring back employees
Jefferson County Commissioner William Bell this morning told the county attorney and interim finance director Travis Hulsey that they are not doing enough to put the 1,000 county employees, currently on unpaid leave, back to work.Bell a new commissioner to the Jefferson County Commission wants Attorney Jeff Sewell and the county interim finance Director Travis Hulsey to explore other options to bring those 1,000 employees back to work sooner than later. Bell recommends exploring a bridge loan to pay the employees.
Sewell said the county should not do anything until it has heard from the Alabama Supreme Court handling issues related to the county occupational tax. Well Sewell I thought the legislature handle this issue dealing with the occupational tax in the special call session. So what you telling me is the legislators and Gov. Riley wasted our tax dollars on a session that really didn’t mean much, because the State Supreme Court have to still rule. What if they rule that it’s unconstitutional and strike down the occupational tax for Jefferson County, what happens then? Residents of Jefferson County please pay close attention to this matter, someone is being dishonest about this issue and this crisis here in Jefferson County. I certainly believe it’s our legislators and our county commissioners.
Millions in tax dollars are being held in escrow while the courts decide on the legality of occupational taxes being collected and placed in escrow. Earlier this month, Gov. Bob Riley signed into law new occupational tax measures for Jefferson County, in hopes of relieving the county's financial crisis. The new laws so far have not provided immediate release of the money currently held in escrow. Seems like a waste of time to me.
Come on Alabama Supreme Court this is a crisis and it’s a financial crisis that affecting the lives of many, we need an answer so that Jefferson County can move on. Maybe our county commissioners need to get out of those four walls at the county commission and go protest at the Supreme Court and get their voices heard, that is what we elected them to do be our voice and that’s what they promised us to be our voice.
I doubt seriously if they would do that, but they know how to make some noise when it’s election and campaign season.
It's Election Day Birmingham, Mobile and Tuscaloosa
Please go vote today! All your election coverage will be here on tonight. This is going to be interested, please go vote for change.
Monday, August 24, 2009
McClusky gets appointed to Homewood City Council Ward 3 seat
The Homewood City Council tonight voted unanimously to appoint Patrick McClusky to fill the Ward 3 council vacancy. McClusky, 31, was among 12 applicants for the seat that opened when former Councilman J.J. Bischoff resigned in June. The term expires in 2012.
Pete Wolff III new mayor of Evergreen after long election dispute
Pete Wolff III has been declared mayor of the city of Evergreen in a ruling today in Conecuh County Circuit Court by retired Mobile County Circuit Judge Edward McDermott. The ruling in the contested mayoral election in Evergreen unseats Mayor Larry Fluker, the first black leader of the city. Fluker had just completed his first term in office when he ran for re-election last year.
McDermott ruled that 24 votes for Wolff were illegal and 31 votes for Fluker were illegal. The final count was 1,002 votes for Wolff, 997 for Fluker. No date has been set on when Wolff will be sworn into office.
Only the Mobile Register thinks that race still exist in everything between black and white. I believe the Register is promoting racism to a certain extent.
McDermott ruled that 24 votes for Wolff were illegal and 31 votes for Fluker were illegal. The final count was 1,002 votes for Wolff, 997 for Fluker. No date has been set on when Wolff will be sworn into office.
Only the Mobile Register thinks that race still exist in everything between black and white. I believe the Register is promoting racism to a certain extent.
Where is Mobile budget Sam Jones?
Mayor Sam Jones missed the Aug. 20 deadline to submit a proposed budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year to the Mobile City Council. Jones sent a letter to council members saying he did not believe he had enough reliable financial information to make an accurate projection of revenues for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, city attorney Larry Wettermark said.The economic recession, which has intensified in Mobile in recent months, has made it "extraordinarily challenging" for city officials to come up with reliable estimates, Wettermark said.
I thought Mobile was doing great in the economic recession Mayor Jones and Wettermark. Now all of sudden it’s not. Now is the time to come clean and tell us what the Mayor is planning to do with the budget…..I imagine he want to trim the budget as well huh. Mayor Jones withheld this information until no one qualified to run again him in the upcoming election on Tuesday. I hate this type of politics.
Mobile mayor Sam Jones is unopposed in Tuesday election along with three other council members in district 4,5, and 7. William Carroll, Fred Richardson, Clinton Johnson and Connie Hudson all are challenged.
Pastor and Politics
Should pastors encourage members to vote without making an endorsement from the pulpit?
Simply yes! Because I believe that there is power in the pulpit as the leader of the congregations. People seem to take their pastors serious on many issues whether it’s the word of God or politics that affect our lives everyday.
If more of our pastors would take a stand from the pulpit and stop being bias and bullies, then more of our people would get out to the polls and vote. I don’t encourage pastors to endorse a candidate from the pulpit, but I encourage them to encourage their congregations to participate in the voting process because elections do matter and they are very important.
If we had more Christian participation in our elections, such as prayer and Christian political forums to get a more in-depth view of these candidates and their Christian views then I believe the people of this country would become more inform about who they are electing to public office and maybe the candidates will be held more accountable for their actions while they are in public office.
If we don’t get the support from our pastors, then we will never get the people to the polls in large numbers to make important decisions in local, state and national elections. Pastors need to take a stand. And this will not be a violation of the “Separation of Church and State Law”; at least I don’t believe, by just asking your congregation to vote.
Simply yes! Because I believe that there is power in the pulpit as the leader of the congregations. People seem to take their pastors serious on many issues whether it’s the word of God or politics that affect our lives everyday.
If more of our pastors would take a stand from the pulpit and stop being bias and bullies, then more of our people would get out to the polls and vote. I don’t encourage pastors to endorse a candidate from the pulpit, but I encourage them to encourage their congregations to participate in the voting process because elections do matter and they are very important.
If we had more Christian participation in our elections, such as prayer and Christian political forums to get a more in-depth view of these candidates and their Christian views then I believe the people of this country would become more inform about who they are electing to public office and maybe the candidates will be held more accountable for their actions while they are in public office.
If we don’t get the support from our pastors, then we will never get the people to the polls in large numbers to make important decisions in local, state and national elections. Pastors need to take a stand. And this will not be a violation of the “Separation of Church and State Law”; at least I don’t believe, by just asking your congregation to vote.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Political Beacon 2009 Alabama Municipal Endorsements
Today I am posting my endorsements for the upcoming municipal elections in Birmingham, Mobile and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I encourage all of you to go out to the polls and vote this coming Tuesday, August 25, 2009 for it is important.
Birmingham, Alabama (City Council & School Board Elections)
- District 1 - (City Council) - Brandon McCray
(School Board) - Tyrone Beltcher - District 2 - (City Council) - Lawerence Conaway
(School Board) - Virgina Voker - District 3 - (No Endorsement)
- District 4 - (City Council) - Maxine Parker
(School Board) - No Endorsement - District 5 - (City Council) - Charlie Williams, Jr.
(School Board) - Emanuel B. Ford - District 6 - (City Council) - Shelia Tyson
(School Board) - No Endorsement - District 7 - (City Council) - Jay Roberson
(School Board) - No Endorsement - District 8 - (City Council) - Steven Hoyt
(School Board) - No Endorsement - District 9 - (City Council) - No Endorsement
(School Board) - David Merrida
Mobile, Alabama (City Council Election)
- District 1 - Yasmin Coker
- District 2 - Lakeshia Dotson
- District 3 - Jermaine Burrell
- District 6 - Al Cheatham
There are no endorsement in the Tuscaloosa Elections. Remember to go cast your vote on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.
Candidate’s raises campaign cash and some candidates still being dis-honest - Part 1
Birmingham candidates continue to lie and the special interest has its voice.With second time challenger Chris Cumming raises the most campaign contributions in District 1, and Joel Montgomery being dishonest about some campaign funding and not reporting it. Chris Cumming raised $10, 930 which most of those funds coming from Grid PAC and $3,000 from Tennessee. Brandon Mikal McCray raises $2,293 in campaign funding for a first time candidate to replace the incumbent Joel Montgomery. LaShunda Scales a second time challenger as well raised $8,833 in campaign contributions. Scales also a dishonest candidate in this race.
Joel Montgomery the incumbent raised a total of $4,950 in cash, with most of his money coming from outside of Birmingham and the State. Did anyone give from District 1 to Joel?
Dishonesty about Montgomery and Scales – Let’s begin with the incumbent he reported raising $4,950 in cash contributions; however he didn’t report no expenditures for his campaign. Now that makes me wonder a little, who paid for all those campaign signs in District 1 that’s brand new and fresh of the printers? The campaign signs read paid for by the Committee to Elect Joel Montgomery. Come on Mr. Montgomery be honest for a change and let the people know what you are doing with the campaign cash and who is paying for what. Mrs. LaShunda Scales also lied she said at the beginning of the campaign period that she would not accept any money for her campaign. Oh is that really true LaShunda no money huh. Accepting over $6,300 dollars is accepting money and others and you lied.
Betty Cannon Corna and Roderick “Coach” Jackson reported no contributions or expenditures. However I question who paid for all of those orange and white campaign signs for Roderick Jackson, can you tell us Mr. Jackson even if it’s was in-kind to the campaign? We would like to know.
In District 2 – Rolanda Hollis raised the most money, reporting a total of $11,849 in contributions, followed by incumbent Carol Duncan with $9,820. Lawrence Conaway a local pastor came in third with $3,584 and Kim Rafferty came in last with only $1,735.
In this race Rolanda Hollis receive a bulk of her campaign funding from the special interest as well, let’s take a look. $6,000 -- JENNRO PAC, Birmingham (chaired by James Glen), $1,000 -- GRID PAC, Birmingham; Bill Smith, Homewood, $300 -- Steel City Services, Birmingham; WD Wallace & Associates, Birmingham.
Kim Rafferty reported that $1,150 came from New Directions PAC. Kim I really would like to know who paid for all of those campaign signs and TV commercials, let’s be honest about it and tell the whole story and not part of it.
In District 3 – Bayless out raised Abbott in the last (10-5 day) campaign report. Howard Bayless first time challenger to Abbott raised $24,704 in all and the incumbent Valerie Abbott raised a total of $27,466.
Bayless received a bulk of his campaign cash from the Victory FUND a LGBT PAC, which contributed a total of $7,514.00 to his campaign.
In District 4 – Incumbent Maxine Parker raised the most campaign money to keep this seat, she raised $2,920 and $2,000 came from Jefferson County Voter Education, Birmingham. Ernest Lumpkin, III reported raising $850 in cash contributions and Robert Walker also reported raising $500 in cash contributions.
In District 5 – Only Incumbent Jonathan Austin and challenger Charlie Williams, Jr. reported raising any campaign funds in this race. Most of Austin campaign funding campaign from PAC’s such as $5,000 -- TOC PAC, Birmingham (chaired by Karen Davidson),$2,500 -- CA PAC, Hoover (chaired by Miller Boxx); STA PAC, Birmingham (chaired by Karen Davidson); L PAC, Montgomery, $1,250 -- Horizon PAC, Birmingham (chaired by Stephen Bradley), $1,000 -- Alabama Master Vending, LLC, Huntsville. He received $500 from STA PAC, Birmingham (chaired by Karen Davidson); and $250 from Highland PAC, Birmingham (chaired by Stephen Bradley).
Charlie Williams, Jr. received $4,000 -- New Directions PAC, Birmingham and $1,500 -- The Voter's Education and Registration Program PAC, Birmingham.
More coming on District 6-9 tomorrow.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Steven Hoyt seeking re-election to Birmingham City Council
Councilman Steven Hoyt, who is seeking a second term in Tuesday's election, touts his chairmanship of the council's economic development committee as an example of working to enhance opportunities citywide and within his district in particular. Hoyt said he wants continue to increase commercial and recreational opportunities in Five Points West. "So often we have to drive south or go out east to fund things we need with respect to quality of life." "We've been very progressive. One of the most significant things that we did is we sat down and did a strategic plan for the entire district," he said.
I have to give it to Hoyt; I love his leadership on the Birmingham City Council. He holds nothing back and always calls for open transparency on the council and its business. Not always do I agree with everything Hoyt does, but majority of the time he has my support.
The reason Arrington and Langford did not support Hoyt for a second term in this election coming up Tuesday, is simply because Hoyt doesn’t play, he is out spoken and undercover nasty politics and policy. Hoyt and Langford Birmingham current sitting indicted mayor often gets into heated debates of issues and policies. Langford wants a rubber stamp majority council to get his policies and agenda done. Well voters you should look at this seriously Arrington and Langford endorsed Gerri Robinson the only and second time challenger to Hoyt, both Arrington and Langford administrations were and are corrupt. Now they want to add to the game of special interest politics and not for the people and they pretend to be.
First council and mayor of newly incorporated Perdido Beach, sworn into office
Only four months old, the Town of Perdido Beach, Alabama though still without laws, money or even a City Hall, now has leaders. On Thursday evening, members of the inaugural town council took their oath of office in a half-hour ceremony at the Perdido Beach Baptist Church.About 100 people filled the small church, meaning that nearly 20 percent of Baldwin County's least populated municipality turned out to see Mayor Patsy Parker and council members Al Thompson, William Kelley, Ronnie Resmondo, Patti Larsen and Dennis Kaiser sworn in by Baldwin County Probate Judge Adrian Johns.
An election was schedule for October, but only six candidates qualified and that was the mayor and five council members. "I think this is probably a tremendous milestone for our small community, But I guess it's just the spirit of America and being able to make up your own mind in your own community and do your own thing." Kaiser a newly sworn council member told the audience.
Now they can officially schedule their meetings and began to set their laws and create tax revenue for the city. I wonder who will donate the first house and land for a city hall.
Get out to vote it’s your right, it’s your representation
Municipal elections will be held in Birmingham, Mobile and Tuscaloosa , AL on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Polls will open from 7am until 7pm. It’s your right to cast a vote for your choice of representation at city hall where you live. It’s very important for you as registered voters to exercise your right to vote. In other for you to demand change it starts at the ballot box.We can’t afford to remain at the status quo in a time of crisis all around this country. Our country, states, counties and local cities are in great need of change and honest leadership. We need leadership that is going to be open, honest, transparent, and building bridges over barrels.
Before you head to the polls, pleased review your candidates and their ideas, agendas and plans for the next four years. For all the incumbents review their record and see what has they done to benefit you and your community. And make your choice, for we know actions speaks louder than words.
Before you head to the polls, pleased review your candidates and their ideas, agendas and plans for the next four years. For all the incumbents review their record and see what has they done to benefit you and your community. And make your choice, for we know actions speaks louder than words.
Please go out to the polls and vote this Tuesday August 25, 2009 from 7am-7pm.
Senior Center and Park is the focus of Mobile sixth district
Mobile, Alabama will be holding their municipal elections on Tuesday August 25th, 2009. The mayor and three council members are un-opposed and district 6 is a challenged district with one opponent to the incumbent.Incumbent Connie Hudson who is serving her second term and challenger Al Cheatham a political newcomer and U.S. Navy veteran is gearing up for a victory on either side this coming Tuesday. Only one candidate will take it all, and one candidate will be re-thinking their plans for the future. In this race for Mobile City Council, Parks and Senior Centers have taken the spotlight.
"The way I represent people, what I feel are priorities, is very much in line with the people of District 6, I feel like I really have a finger on the pulse here, Hudson said.”
One issue between the candidates is the Mobile Regional Senior Center. The 20,000-square-foot center has fitness equipment, a heated pool for physical therapy and exercise, a billiards room, three multi-purpose activity rooms, a computer lab and a kitchen. Hudson fought for seven years to secure more than $5 million to fund the 20,000-square-foot center on Hillcrest Road, which opened last year. But Cheatham criticized the city's decision to make the center's programs solely available for citizens over the age of 55. He said he also wants to open the center to people who have suffered brain trauma. He said the center was originally intended to be open to those people, but the city cut them out over budget concerns.
Hudson and Cheatham said they wanted to promote usage of Medal of Honor Park, which is between Hillcrest and Knollwood Drive, south of Grelot Road. Cheatham said he would like to work with police to combat methamphetamine labs that are beginning to crop up in District 6. He said he would like to see police create a "Meth Watch" program, in which they educate residents how to look for labs and notify authorities.
Cheatham seems to have great ideas for the district and how Mobile spends its money in District 6. He believes that everyone should be included in the process at the beginning and at the end it should be working for everyone. Hudson is one that really criticizes the mayor on spending in the city instead of working with the mayor to put a comprehensive plan together to benefit the district as a whole.
Howard Bayless cites relationship, crime and long term planning
On this morning I had the pleasure of speaking with Howard Bayless a sitting school board member of the Birmingham Board of Education, currently seeking to become Birmingham third district councilman. In our interview Bayless cited strong council relationship, crime and a long term plan for growth as his key priorities if elected on Tuesday.Bayless - “ I believe the most important issues in my district and as a councilman is building a relationship with other councilors on the city council to get five votes to get things done for the district when it comes up for a vote before the council. I also believe that crime is getting out of control in district 3 and our communities. Crime needs to be addressed in our district. We also need a long term plan for the city, on how we are going to maintain our city infrastructure and develop new projects that are cost effective to the city. We also need to share a vision on how the city should look in the next twenty years and how we going to get there as a city.”
During the interview I asked Mr. Bayless, if elected how can he restore the trust and accountability at City Hall?
Bayless – “I believe that every councilman is going to have to be open and honest and also hold each other accountable on the council and at city hall. We as councilors also have to be open and honest at all times and of our personal dealings as well.”
Finally Bayless shared with me briefly before cutting it short about his get out the vote weekend before Tuesday election.
Bayless – “I have an excellent GOTV program and I am reaching every voter as possible. It will be successful on Tuesday.”
Howard Bayless has a mindset of restoring leadership for the district and restoring the trust at city hall. Seems like this guy is ready to lead and move us forward. His responses wasn’t bad at all, some candidates are not even mentioning how they plan to restore the trust and accountability at city hall. I wonder why because they want to do the same ole things as the last four to eight years. Howard Bayless has been endorsed by the Alabama Stonewall Democrats in Tuesday upcoming election and has out raised the incumbent Valerie Abbott and this other challenger Wil Taylor Jones in campaign funding.
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