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...
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Insight: Where might undecided voters go in Senate, Governor races?
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...
Inside Alabama Politics – May 16, 2022
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
Poll shows Ivey with high approval, but not avoiding runoff
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.
Britt surges, Durant slips in latest Senate poll
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.
Inside Alabama Politics – April 20, 2022
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
New ADN-Gray TV poll: Durant leads Britt, Brooks falls far behind
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.
Inside Alabama Politics – March 8, 2022
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
Inside Alabama Politics – March 1, 2022
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
Albritton: Gambling bills could drop soon
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.
Britt, allies begin TV ad barrage
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.
Inside Alabama Politics – January 31, 2022
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
Inside Alabama Politics – December 21, 2021
Senate race heats up; Running for Governor; What’s really going on with Trump?
Gambling legislation: What could really happen? Spat between Ethics Commission & AG could get serious; Reading between the lines on prisons; RSA funds show eye-popping growth; Coleman to challenge Moore? Big push on reducing recidivism coming; Potpourri.
Prison commissioner stepping down, leaders hope for management style change
Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn will soon resign his post, according to sources familiar with his plans. Dunn has served as commissioner for more than six years, after being appointed by then-Gov. Robert Bentley in April 2015.
Inside Alabama Politics – November 23, 2021
Now or later? What will happen with remaining ARPA funds? Will Blanchard pull the trigger?
Mo' monuments, mo' problems; Business versus populists. Who holds sway? AEA flexes money muscle; Legislative race update; Senate race update; Potpourri