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YouTube hits don’t equate to votes

July 26, 2010

A video of a tough-talking, rifle-toting Alabama candidate who rides up on a horse generated 1.7 million hits on YouTube with one of one of the most-clicked Internet ads of the campaign season.

Kling, Olshefski lead fundraising for Huntsville City Council seats, Robinson raises most in school board race

July 25, 2010

The ballots are set. Huntsville will see 21 candidates this summer battle for five seats on the City Council and school board. But a handful of those candidates began campaigning months ago, and some now boast a sizable advantage in campaign cash. View full size Glenn Baeske / The …

Talbot: Byrne’s post-election comments raise questions

July 21, 2010

Who is Robert Bentley? View full size (Press-Register file/Kate Mercer) State Rep. Dr. Robert Bentley, R-Tuscaloosa, the GOP nominee for governor. “Let every eye negotiate for itself.” ??????? — William Shakespeare, in “Much Ado About Nothing” ??????? Who…

UA president in favor of continuing to give free Iron Bowl tickets to Alabama legislators

July 19, 2010

MONTGOMERY — A Birmingham man on a crusade to convince legislators to give their free Iron Bowl tickets to charity said Monday his campaign has been given the cold shoulder by the president of the University of Alabama. ? MONTGOMERY — A Birmingham man on a crusade for …

Artur Davis praises Robert Bentley, says GOP nominee will be tough to beat

July 16, 2010

U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, praised Robert Bentley for his victory in Tuesday's runoff election and predicted the Republican Party nominee will be tough to beat in the general election. U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, praised Robert Bentley for…

Robert Bentley quickly looks to election; Ron Sparks urges rival to make race positive

July 15, 2010

But both Bentley and Sparks agree that gambling is a major issue that divides them. File photos Gubernatorial candidates Dr. Robert Bentley and Ron Sparks. and David White — The Birmingham News You might think that a guy who hasn’t had a full night’s…

Jennifer Parsons wins third term on Jefferson County Board of Education

July 13, 2010

Veteran board member lacks Democratic challenger in November general election Jennifer Parsons has won her primary in her bid to remain of the Jefferson County Board of Education. (Birmingham News file) Two-term incumbent Jennifer Parsons won another term on the Jefferson County Board of Education…

Robert Bentley looking toward general election race after winning GOP nomination for Alabama governor

July 13, 2010

Won GOP nomination for Alabama governor tonight Robert Bentley smiles after winning the Republican gubernatorial runoff at a campaign party at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Tuesday, July 13, 2010. (The Birmingham News / Mark Almond) Robert Bentley said tonight that he and his campaign workers will …

Scofield wins GOP runoff for Senate District 9, Spurlin carries Madison County

July 13, 2010

Clay Scofield, a farmer from Arab, narrowly defeated Albertville developer Don Spurlin in the Republican runoff for Alabama Senate District 9. Scofield received 10,569 votes, just over 51 percent, to Spurlin's 9,956, a margin of some 600 votes, with provisional ballots remaining to be counted. The Huntsville Times Clay Scofield HUNTSVILLE, AL — Clay …

Alabamians head to polls to finish primaries for state and local offices

July 13, 2010

Answers to your election day questions View full size People vote at Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Blount County in Warrior, Al. June 1, 2010. Rachel Posey leaves after voting.(Birmingham News Photo Linda Stelter) It’s election day again in Alabama. ? The state’s registered?voters are …

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