By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former Morgan County Commissioner Stacy George (R) announced that he was dropping out of the Alabama governor’s race and was endorsing Gov. Kay Ivey. George says that he is dropping out of public life. He will complete his book. “I, Stacy Lee George am leaving the 2018 Governor’s … Continued
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) continues to lead the field in campaign fundraising ahead of the 2018 primary. The Governor closed October with a reported ending balance of $1,616,029.87 in her campaign account, more than any of her competitors, from either major party, for the state’s highest office. Gov. … Continued
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox announced that he was running for Governor of Alabama as a Democrat. Maddox released a video pledging to end Alabama’s crisis in leadership. “I believe in Alabama and I believe in our potential which is why I believe that we must solve the crisis … Continued
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee endorsed Scott Dawson for Governor of Alabama. Huckabee is an author, a former Fox News TV show host, a former pastor and twice a Republican candidate for president of the United States. Huckabee made the endorsement of Dawson while on the popular “Rick … Continued
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington announced that he was ending his campaign for Governor of Alabama. Carrington said in a statement to supporters, “After prayerful consideration, I’ve decided it’s time for me to end my campaign for Governor.” Carrington said, “My six-month journey has been fascinating – one … Continued
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy George announced that his book, “Corruption in the Heart of Dixie,” should come out in November. Commissioner George said in a statement, “Our goal is to complete my book by November of 2017 and do book signings through the remainder of the year.” George said, … Continued
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has accepted more than $1 million in donations and major contributions to her gubernatorial campaign committee, leading the pack of announced candidates despite having not yet officially announced her campaign. Ivey has only been fundraising since Aug. 25 when she filed paperwork organizing her campaign … Continued