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Protecting Our American Birthright

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford There are many things about this country that make us great: our economy, our military and our people, to name a few. But perhaps our greatest accomplishment has been democracy. Democracy is our most precious and cherished blessing, and it is the foundation of our freedom. Before America, kings … Continued
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November 25, 2014
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Whitewash is Hogwash: Alabama Democrats Are Ready To Build A Better Alabama

  By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Darrio Melton Last week, a journalist wrote an article claiming that the Alabama Democrats are making “phony” attempts to “whitewash diversity” in an attempt to keep white voters from leaving the party and taking their money with them. We’ll ignore the ridiculous assumption … Continued
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November 18, 2014
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Time To Work Together

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  Now that the 2014 election is over and the people of Alabama have spoken, it is time for state legislators to work together and honor our commitments to the people of Alabama to create jobs and provide every child in Alabama with a quality education. We have been chosen … Continued
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November 7, 2014
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There’s A Lot At Stake On Nov. 4th

By Minority Leader Craig Ford Elections are about choices–specifically, choices between different visions. And in the elections for our state legislature on Nov. 4th, there couldn’t be more at stake.  But what’s been interesting to watch is how so many sitting legislators have gone to such extreme lengths to run away from their record of … Continued
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October 28, 2014

Luther Strange Being Attacked By Rogers and Opponent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, October 22, Congressman Mike Rogers (R from Saks) appeared to attack Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) for doing his job by appointing Acting Attorney General Van Davis (R from Pell City) to lead the investigation into alleged corruption by Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard … Continued
October 23, 2014
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Being Sincere With The Voters

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford In two weeks, voters across our state will head to the polls and decide who will be leading Alabama for the next four years. As voters are evaluating the candidates, I think it is important that we carefully look at the candidates’ background, and how the candidates have presented … Continued
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October 20, 2014

Paul Hubbert Has Died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, October 14, Paul Hubbert, the former Executive Secretary – Treasurer of the Alabama Education Association passed away following a long battle with kidney failure. For decades, Dr. Hubbert was viewed by friend and foe alike as the most powerful man in the State. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley … Continued
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October 15, 2014
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Where I Stand

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  As a state representative, there are a lot of causes I am proud to make a stand for. My two biggest priorities, and what I have devoted the majority of my time to, have been job creation and education. But I have also been proud to take a stand … Continued
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October 14, 2014
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Why We Need More Women In Leadership

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  It’s no secret that women are a little more than half of our population. In fact, out of the more than 2.7 million registered voters in Alabama, just over 56 percent are women. And yet, women only hold a few elected offices in our state government. In the state … Continued
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October 8, 2014
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We Need Real Solutions for the Budget Crisis

By Minority Leader Craig Ford  There are many things I believe a person in leadership should be: responsive to their constituents, strong in their core values, able to make tough decisions and most importantly, a good steward of the taxpayers’ money. And being a good steward of taxpayers’ money means finding real solutions to the … Continued
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September 23, 2014