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Alabama Governor Candidates
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Alabama governor candidates

 

Meet the Alabama Governor Candidates

Candidate Stand on Tax Increases

Where did the candidates stand on the largest tax increase in Alabama History, known as the Billion Dollar Bob Tax Increase of 2003.
Bradley Byrne and Robert Bentley voted for the tax increase in the Alabama Legislature.
Bill Johnson actively campaigned for it.
Judge Roy Moore, Tim James, and James Potts spoke out against it.
Kay Ivey sat this one out on the sidelines.

Bradley Byrne

Bradley Byrne Born Feb 16, 1955, Raised In Mobile, AL. (“Familiar Rivals Face Off For State School Board,” The Birmingham News, 10/30/00) Graduated Duke University In 1977. (“Familiar Rivals Face Off For State School Board,” The Birmingham News, 10/30/00) Graduated Law School From University Of Alabama In 1980. (“Familiar Rivals Face Off For State School Board,” The Birmingham News, 10/30/00) Professional: Had Been A Practicing Attorney Since 1980. (“Familiar Rivals Face Off For State School Board,” The Birmingham News, 10/30/00) Was formerly employed by Adams And Reese LLP. Private Practice Attorney whose clients include Construction companies… Elected/Appointed Positions: Alabama State Board Of Education. Elected 1994-Democrat, Reelected 1998-Republican. (1995-2002)

State Board Of Education Resolutions Available: http://www.alsde.edu/html/boe_resolutions.asp NOTE: Byrne Was Elected To The Legislature In 2002 With Two Years Remaining On The School Board. (Elliott Minor, “BOE Vice President Hall Wins Re-Election,” The Associated Press, 11/6/02) State Senator - District 32 - Republican. Elected 2002; Reelected 2006. (2003-2007)

May 2007: Appointed Chancellor Of Alabama Department Of Postsecondary Education by Bob Riley To Serve As The CEO Of Alabama’s Two-Year College System. (BOE- Alabama Center For Postsecondary Education) • In his role as Chancellor, Bradley served as Chairman of the State Workforce Planning Council. Meetings Began 4/2009. (Only 4 meetings to date.)
The facts and background of Bradley Byrne - Bradley Byrne Governor Bradley's votes in the Alabama Legislature define his positions. He refused to vote for a Ten Commandments Resolution. See above for documentation.
The campaign web site for Bradley Byrne is http://www.byrneforalabama.com

Tim James

It is assumed that Tim James will carry on the conservative traditions that were demonstrated by Governor Fob James.

Tim James says:
At this time of budget shortfalls and proration, the best strategy is to live within our means, just as businesses and families must do to survive.

Consider this: One-half of all jobs created in the United States in 2008 occurred in Texas. It wasn't because of government programs. It was the result of two developments: comprehensive tort reform and tight-fisted fiscal policy with billions socked away into the state's rainy day fund. We can benefit from these lessons, electing a governor and legislators who know that jobs creation comes when there's a strong commitment to less government, lower taxes, lower regulatory costs and protection from nuisance lawsuits.

If elected governor of Alabama, I will commit to follow this path and not the road to ruin that out-of-control spending and bigger government bring.


Tim James explains problems with the two 2008 amendments to the Alabama Constitution. Alabama Constitution Amendments

The official web site is: http://www.timjames2010.com

Robert Bentley

Representative Robert J. Bentley was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in November,2002 and is serving his second term.

He and his wife, Dianne, have four children: John, Paul, Luke, and Matthew. Dr. Bentley received his B.S. from the University of Alabama and his M.D. from the Medical College of Alabama. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Medical Association of Alabama. A former Captain in the U.S. Air Force, Representative Bentley is also a life member of Vietnam Veterans of America. Further, he is a member of the American Legion.

Representative Bentley is a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at the First Baptist Church, and serves on the Youth for Christ Advisory Board and Family Counseling Advisory Board. Dr. Bentley was also named in Best Doctors in America.
He is a founding partner and president of Alabama Dermatology Associates, which is the largest dermatology practice in the Southeast.

Robert Bentley has established himself as a strong conservative leader in the Alabama Legislature. Robert Bentley Submits Most Aggressive Prolife Legislative Package in Alabama History www.robertybentlley2010.com

The official web site is Robert Bentley for Governor

Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson served in Governor Bob Riley's cabinet. Bill has adopted the unusual campaign tactic of attacking his old friend Governor Bob Riley. Rumors abound that as a result, Bill Johnson will be a well financed candidate.

A Republican candidate for governor accused Gov. Bob Riley on Thursday of being influenced by gaming interests in Mississippi. Bill Johnson, a former Riley Cabinet appointee and member of his campaign staff, said Thursday that Riley’s hard stand against electronic bingo in the state may be because he took money from the Choctaw Indians to limit the expansion of gaming in Alabama during his first campaign. Contributions, cited in Sen. John McCain’s “Gimme Five” Investigation of Tribal Lobbying Matters, presented to the Committee on Indian Affairs in 2006, were made in an effort to protect the reservation’s market share in the neighboring state.

“I was in the leadership of the 2002 and 2006 Riley for Governor Campaign,” Johnson said Thursday morning during a press conference he called at the Country Crossing development south of Dothan. “We received money from the Mississippi Indians — millions of dollars.“ Read more at: http://www2.dothaneagle.com/dea/News/local/article/candidate_believes_riley_influenced_by_miss._casino_owners/106540/

The Bill Johnson for Governor web site is at: http://billjohnson.org

Judge Roy Moore

Judge Moore on the issues:

Return to reappraisals of real property every four years. Eliminate business personal property tax.
Lower taxes which will necessitate a reduction in the size and scope of government resulting in decreased spending. * No legislator should be allowed to serve three (3) consecutive terms in the same office, a provision already in effect for other constitutional offices.

Citizenship * Only those with proper Alabama identification should be entitled to vote.
* English should be declared our state language, required for obtaining a drivers license.
* Illegal aliens should not be entitled to work or vote in Alabama.
Morality * Restore prayer and the acknowledgment of God in our schools and public institutions.
* Oppose gambling, prostitution, and pornography while ensuring that traditional marriage between one man and one woman is preserved.
* Encourage pro-life legislation and stop all state funding and assistance to abortion clinics in Alabama.

The official web site is: http://www.moore2010.com

James Potts

James Potts previously ran for state wide office in 1980. James Potts is frustrated with front runners failing to take meaningful stands on the issues of the day, so James has decided to jump in and debate the issues, since they will not. For example, it is time to get serious about Illegal Immigration as our front runner candidates are ignoring the invasion of our land by foreigners. James takes a stand for the 2nd Amendment and is opposed to higher taxes and is opposed to the rewrite of the Alabama Constitution. James is disappointed that most of the other Alabama candidates for governor ignore many of the pressing issues of the day.

Read more about James Potts for Governor at: http://www.pottsforgovernor.com

Kay Ivey

Kay Ellen Ivey (born October 15, 1944) is the 38th Alabama State Treasurer. Ivey grew up in Camden, Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University, and worked in education, banking and government before winning her current post. She was Director of Government Affairs and Communications for the Alabama Commission on Higher Education from 1985 until 1998. Kay established herself as a viable campaigner in her election of State Treasurer in 2002, as she beat the better name identification of Lisa Wallace.
Most of all, she is a inspiring motivational speaker, and has a lot of natural leadership. People, especially ladies, follow her. Kay holds membership in a Baptist Church, and Kay Ivey says she is pro-life. In the battle of the Ten Commandments monument at the Alabama Supreme Court in 2003, Kay was on the side lines, but finally issue a press statement that was not favorable towards the public display of the Ten Commandments or towards Judge Moore.
Being the inspiring speaker and leader that she is, makes her a serious candidate. With the ability to attract huge percentages of women vote and newspaper endorsements, the possibility of making a run-off is in the cards. A recent personal endorsement from Mitt Romney should also be a boast to the Ivey Campaign, an apparent pay back for Kay serving as the Chairman for the Alabama Romney for President Campaign. Learn more about Kay Ivey at: http://www.kayivey.org.

The Candidates and Moral Issues:

Governor candidates expressed themselves on moral issues,

Kay Ivey, America is under the Judeo-Christian principles. Christian or Jewish displays should be allowed on government property.

Roy Moore says that local government officials in charge of particular buildings or parks should decide what religious displays appear on such property. Moore added that he would personally favor Christian displays.

Tim James I believe in the literal interpretation, that the holy Bible is the inspired word of God. Period. I believe in creationism, not evolution.

Evolution
 Candidates Bradley Byrne, James Potts, and Bill Johnson said that they believed in evolution. All 3 candidates indicated that God used evolution.

Bradley Byrne I think there are parts of the Bible that are meant to be literally true and parts that are not.

Ron Sparks refused to answer any question concerning religion.
Congressman Artur Davis issued a broad statement recognizing belief in God, but was vague on specifics.

From Mobile Press Register, November 16, 2009. Below information taken from article, read the rest at: http://blog.al.com/live/2009/11/some_gop_gubernatorial_candida.html

Final Poll Results for Alabama Governors Race December 2009
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Comments on Poll results The December 2009 Poll has been completed and the results are in. Leading the pack are contenders Judge Roy Moore, Bill Johnson, and Tim James. Bradley Byrne and James Potts also did well. Kay Ivey and Robert Bentley were at the bottom end of the poll.

What does the December 2009 Poll reflect?
Candidate strength and name recognition like must polls show, as well as grass roots support among conservatives. While a Gallop Poll seeks to reflect the feeling of the overall population, this poll reflects those who visit the Conservative Christian web site and specifically the conservative voters. While some news commentaries would site Bradley Byrne as a major contender due to his unofficial support of the Riley Campaign and his ability to raise money, again thanks to his Riley connection. Bradley due to poor name recognition, has not yet made impressive showings in other polls. But his 4th place finish in this poll is very respectable and reflects significant strength overall, which appears to be not as as strong with conservative voters.

This poll reflects that candidates doing well with conservative voters are Judge Roy Moore, Bill Johnson, and Tim James. No doubt grass roots strength also effected the end results of the poll. Kay Ivey has better name recognition than most of the candidates for governor, but strength in this poll was weak. One loser in this poll was Robert Bentley, who placed last among Republican candidates. After Bentley introduced some very strong pro life bills in the Alabama Legislature and received very good state wide coverage, his direct pitch to conservative voters reflected very poorly in this poll. This may also reflect a lack of grass roots strength among conservative voters. James Potts was a winner in this poll, as he placed above Kay Ivey and Robert Bentley, despite lower name recognition. James Potts is one of the more conservative candidates in the race and does well with conservative voters once they learn his platform.

Alabama Tea Party, in cities across Alabama. - Big Montgomery Rally January 19, Click for more info: - Alabama Tea Party

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Alabama Links of Interest

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