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Just before the War of Northern Aggression, the people of N AL and southern TN wanted to leave AL and form a state called Nickajack. Most did not support what they considered a "rich man's war"
Ever since then, the south AL politicians dis-liked everyone from the N AL area.
We will NEVER have a governor from the Shoals area.
I would love to see Senator Bedford run for governor. A lot of people don't like him because of the pork he brings to his district, but Senator Bedford does not represent the entire state of Alabama. He represents Franklin County and the surrounding area, and he apparently represents it well. It would be great to have a governor from northweat Alabama.
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I would love to see Senator Bedford run for governor. A lot of people don't like him because of the pork he brings to his district, but Senator Bedford does not represent the entire state of Alabama. He represents Franklin County and the surrounding area, and he apparently represents it well. It would be great to have a governor from northweat Alabama.



I guess you forgot about Bedford and B Harbor trying to steal 2 million from marion county haven't you?
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Originally posted by Kirsten Dunst's Training Bra:
I would be pleased as punch to vote AGAINST Mr. Pork Roger Bedford. Only voting against Lowell Barron would give me more pleasure.

I'd give up multiple orgasms to vote against Mr. Bedford. Mad


Well, I'd give up a few Auburn wins over Alabama to ensure that Roger doesn't get statewide office.

Kirsten, I don't like Barron, either.

You know the reason why they don't elect governors from north Alabama? It's because the people up her persist in sending the small caliber of represntation to Montgomery: ours are deficient, even by state politicians' standards.
First of all, "Kirsten" you are some kind of person talking such trash! When you talk trash that means you are trash!! Second of all, I live in Franklin County and have seen many things that Mr. Bedford has done. He has represented us well and brought tons of money into our county! Not only that but Mr. Bedford is a man that will not only fight for us in Montgomery but will come home to Franklin County and actually listen to the people! Now I have got aggravated at him in the past because I felt like he showed favor to Russellville City Schools, but I mean I guess if I was to be a politician I would show favor to my Alma Mater.
And by the way, "Elvis with under garments on your head" ROLL TIDE!!!!! Big Grin
Albert Brewer was from Decatur, that's kinda North Alabama...Guy Hunt was from Cullman, if that was any closer it would be local...

Roger Bedford is another story. He can't run for governor of the state of Alabama, because Roger has more skeletons in his closet than Colbert Memorial Gardens. There would be more mud slinging than we have witnessed in a long time.
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Originally posted by Roger Waters:
Folsom not running greatly helps the Republican chances at victory


Remember...nothing in politics happens by accident. Folsom would have probably been the presumptive nominee for the Dems and probably would have a good chance since Riley would not be in office and the Republican hoping to fill his seat would lose any built in advantage that an incumbent might enjoy.

That being said, may I pontificate?

My guess is Artur Davis will be the Dem's nominee this time around and a few things may be going on with Folsom. Folsom may not want to challenge him in the primaries. He may also be content to remain Lt. Gov. Maybe he was compelled not to run for some other reason...I don't know. Notice how many times high profile (presumably viable) candidates take a dive for less than obvious reasons? In many instances there is a deal in the works. Look at New Mexico's governor Bill Richardson. He drops out of the presidential race and is later tapped as President Obama's choice for Commerce Secretary. Until some problems came to light and he was forced to bow out of his Cabinet appointment, he was almost the new Commerce Secretary. Do I know for certain that it happened in this case? Certainly not. But it does happen a lot. Make a deal, bow out, cushy job or appointment follows.

I am also guessing that Tim James (son of former governor Fob James) will be the presumptive Republican nominee. It's like the “perfect storm” of money (the family is loaded), name recognition (the only person with more would be Folsom), and political connections.

In any event, I doubt Bedford could ever be considered a serious candidate in a statewide gubernatorial race. I am aware that many folks in his district tend to like him and that's fine. They keep voting him in and he keeps them happy. It works for both sides. As far as the rationale that it would be better to elect Bedford simply because he from North Alabama and “one of us”...I will reserve comment.

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Originally posted by Roger Waters:
Tim James has a strong chance on the Republican side,Roy Moore has 0 chance as we saw how terrible he did last election,Luther Strange built a good base in his run for Lt. Gov so he would have a chance


I guess it don't really matter one way or the other whether you vote democrat or republican in the state of Alabama because the dixiecrats, bluedogs, and the republicans are the same. As Governor George Wallace once said, "there's not a dimes difference between the democrats and the republicans in the south." No such thing as a democrat party in the south.
Power bought and paid for. That's our North Alabama government. That's our state government. That's probably 90% of our Federal government.

Considering how much it's changed since my grandfather was a country judge in Kentucky, I hate to think how it will be when my grandchildren are my age.

If you plan to vote for Bedford, do some research first.
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Originally posted by bamacarl:
I would love to see Senator Bedford run for governor. A lot of people don't like him because of the pork he brings to his district, but Senator Bedford does not represent the entire state of Alabama. He represents Franklin County and the surrounding area, and he apparently represents it well. It would be great to have a governor from northweat Alabama.


That would mean Russellville would be the state capital.
Bedford is an excellent politician. In my mind that is not a good thing. Nothing personal against Bedford, but he is a career politician and nothing will ever be solved with people like that in positions of power. Bedford was also one of the ringleaders a couple years ago to increase the legislators' part-time job salaries 60% or more without a recorded vote, just a show of hands. There is something wrong when the state is broke and the wealthy lawyers, businessmen, and doctors are voting themselves pay raises for a part-time position to supposedly help the state.
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Originally posted by blue's:
Now Ala. Ag. Commissioner Ron Sparks to run also and he is "expressing support for "Sweet Home Alabama" he will get some votes for that.
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I disagree on him gaining votes for backing the "Sweet Home Alabama" bill.

The reason they are pushing for the "let the people vote" angle, instead of how laws are usually passed, is that most legislators are against it, and the majority of calls coming in to the lawmakers are also opposed to it.
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Originally posted by If:
My choice would be between Tim James or Roy Moore...either one could win...



I agree, Roy Moore would order all stores to close on sunday and the ten commandments posted in every yard. Tim James would be another FOB OR SOB.

People in Bedford's district have said to me that he will not answer their letters after requesting a reply back to them.
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Originally posted by bubbaluck:
I am loyal to the Democratic party but if that is all we have to offer up, it is a sad day. I just can't imagine Governor Bedford is a good idea.



Sorry to inform you, but there is no such thing as a democrat party in the south. The democrat party in the south, as we know it, is of the bluedogs and the dixiecrats. Roger Bedford is a bluedog. All of your state senate and house that are democrats are bluedogs and yellowdogs, Bluedogs are for rich democrats, yellowdogs are a little bit more moderate but lean more to the dixiecrats side. And I think you know where the dixiecrats stand. George Wallace said years ago, "there's not a dimes difference between the republicans and democrats in the south and both parties are controlled by religion".

If you will check Parker Griffith's record since he's been in office, he's voted against the democrats and voted with the republicans the majority of the time so far. Bud Cramer voted about 90% with Bush. Parker Griffith and Bud Cramer are both bluedog democrats. The bluedogs of the south are mostly known as Bush democrats and Reagan democrats. I don't see why they don't just call themselves republicans if they are going to vote with the republicans and just have one party in the south.

One more thing. You can verify this by checking with the Alabama democratic party in Montgomery, AL. The so-called democrat party in Alabama and all over the south are not members of the National Democratic Party. Howard Dean tried to change this when he was the democratic chairman but was unsuccessful.
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