We’ve admittedly been a little sparse on Inside Alabama Politics editions lately. Summer is notoriously slow for political news and we have made most breaking news content available on the ADN site without delay. Still, we look forward to more insider political coverage in the months to come as the campaigns heat up. Thanks for...
The 1962 Governor’s Race was between George Wallace, James “Big Jim” Folsom, and newcomer Ryan DeGraffenreid, a state senator from Tuscaloosa. Television had become the new medium. Therefore, Wallace, Folsom, and DeGraffenreid had all bought 30-minute, live television shows the night before the election.
Has Trump tipped Katie over the top? Where does Mo go from here? What happened and what's next in Senate District 27. Election superlatives; The House GOP's interesting election night; Making an example of HanesRacing for the Speaker's gavel; Five vie for Speaker Pro Tem; A new House Clerk; Incommunicado on budgets, hearings; Where are we on a special session? Potpourri
By TODD STACY, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – To give you something to chew on this Election Day, we are providing ADN Insiders with full access to the cross tabs of our lates ADN/ Gray Television poll conducted by Cygnal. As a reminder here are the toplines: ADN Gray Cygnal-AL-Toplines May 18 A few...
By TODD STACY, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – It has been interesting to follow the polling in the races for Senate and governor this cycle. The rise and slide of Mike Durant. The Mo Brooks roller coaster. Katie Britt’s steady climb. Kay Ivey’s resilience in the face of attacks. At the risk of stating...
Abortion issue could get complicated in Alabama if Roe is overturned; Senate race: Where we are
Can we talk about the postcard? Governor race: Where we are; Campaign Finance and Spending Update;
Another business vs. trial lawyer proxy war; Reviewing major PAC spending
Gov. Kay Ivey has a high approval rating and a commanding lead her run for reelection, but she would be in a runoff with her Republican rivals if the election was held today, according to a new Cygnal poll of likely Republican voters.
Katie Britt has surged into a decisive lead with two weeks to go in the closely watched GOP primary for the U.S. Senate, according to a new Alabama Daily News / Gray Television poll.
Session superlatives; Last minute deal on Forever Wild, counties; Special session, summer work; Distribution of judges lingering issue; PAC finance update; House District 23 race; Governor’s race update; Senate race update; Medicaid’s pandemic enrollment requirement remains; Potpourri
Brooks' slide comes after several weeks of television and radio advertising attacking the Huntsville congressman on a number of issues, most notably comments he made in opposition to former President Donald Trump during the 2016 Republican presidential primary.
A review of Senate race TV & radio spending; A review of Governor's race TV & radio spending;
Debbie Long resigns from Ethics Commission; When will a second ARPA special session begin?
A late move on taxes from the Legislature; What's next for Jeff Coleman? Potpourri
Judicial allocation issue could come to a head; Albritton bringing gambling options to Senate; Senate puts more reporting requirements in 2023 budget; Some in House wary of possible 'death tax'; AEA's influence grows in House; Gun bill rankles House GOP Caucus; Ballot access and the Republican Party
Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Range, spoke about the gambling issue on Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal. He said he has three separate bills dealing with the gambling question in different ways, but he hasn't decided which one to drop.
Katie Britt and political groups supporting her U.S. Senate candidacy have launched a series of new television advertising in recent days. The February ad barrage marks a turning point in the Senate race as the "air war" phase starts with 91 days to go until the May 24 primary election.
Sifting through the long list of qualified candidates up and down the ballot; Some last minute surprises on qualifying day; Implications from monster court ruling on redistricting; Dust up over Auburn trustee appointment leads to lion tweet; What will the Durant story fallout be? Potpourri
