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An interesting thing happened this morning. I contacted the office of Gov. Bob Riley of Alabama to follow up on another story about which I plan to write in coming weeks, but naturally the topic of my column here this morning came up and so I asked about word I had heard of Riley’s preference in Tuesday’s gubernatorial runoff. For those following this race, here is what I found, on the record: Gov. Bob Riley has confirmed that he has told friends he intends to vote for Bradley Byrne, but has refrained from a formal endorsement because he doesn’t want to sound like he is telling people how to vote. For wavering Republicans in Alabama, this is more likely than not to send more of them to Byrne’s side, as Gov. Riley remains popular. National conservatives should read my column to be reminded why they should care about this race.
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Oldefarte| 7.9.10 @ 12:01PM
I'll deliver two votes for Bryne [and Strange if up for a vote] on Tuesday. Thanks agains for your tremendously informative editorial of today!!!!
Anon| 7.9.10 @ 3:56PM
PRESS RELEASE: Robert Bentley in Wide Lead over Bradley Byrne; McMillan and Grace Too Close to Call According to Independent Poll
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama (July 8, 2010) – A poll conducted this week commissioned by a Montgomery political strategy, media and public relations firm shows Robert Bentley in a commanding lead over Bradley Byrne in the Republican run-off for Governor. Agriculture Commission candidates Dorman Grace and John McMillan are virtually tied with a fairly large number of undecided voters.
Public Strategy Associates, a Montgomery-based company, announced the results of the poll conducted the evening of July 5, 2010 by Baselice and Associates, an Austin, Texas polling firm whose clients include Governor Rick Perry (R-Texas) and Governor Arnold Swarzenegger (R-California). Public Strategy Associates is not in the employ of any gubernatorial candidate.
In phone surveys by Baselice & Associates with 1,003 highly likely Republican primary runoff voters, the race for Governor of Alabama shows Dr. Bentley some 20 points ahead of Mr. Byrne with only 13 percent undecided. Bentley is at 53% percent, and Byrne at 33% percent.
bamamom18| 7.9.10 @ 3:59PM
After much study on both Republican candidates...I will be casting my vote for Bradley Byrne. I was amazed at the liberal voting record of Bentley especially in light of how he is portraying himself in his ads. In most cases, he voted liberally on every issue and along the lines with several political groups, such as the AEA. It also appears he thinks very highly of himself and his affluent lifestyle. We need a man who knows what work is and is not a "yes" man for special interest groups. I was also amazed to see that he was the recipient of sizable campaign donations from the same special interest groups. Yes, Byrne will get my vote.
Soapie0| 7.11.10 @ 5:10PM
WOW! You must live in a different Alabama than I do. I've known Dr. Bentley for 14 years and my husband's family has known him for 30 years. He is one of the most humble men I have ever known. He doesn't have a high opinion of himself; he simply allows God to use him as He sees fit. Hard work? For many years he balanced a full patient load and his work as a state representative in addition to his church involvement. Yeah, he made good money as a doctor - people like doctors and lawyers do. But, I never once felt like he was rich. Money has never been as important to him as people. I have been privileged to be a member of the same church, a patient and more importantly a friend. As far as the AEA goes, they're willing to support ANYBODY that's not Bradley Byrne. Just because that anybody happens to be Robert Bentley doesn't mean he always sides with them. I think you got lost somewhere in your studying of the candidates.
Oldefarte| 7.9.10 @ 4:41PM
Bob Riley's and Jo Bonner's endorsements could be enough to boost Bryne to victory, as both are extremely popular and respected!!!!