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1. If Twinkle Cavanaugh wins the Public Service Commission President’s race, her current seat on the Commission will have to be filled by a Gov. Bentley appointee. There has been a lot of jockeying going on behind-the-scenes for that slot. Names being mentioned include Reps. Jeremy Oden and Blaine Galliher, and more recently, Senator Scott Beason.
2. House District 50 Representative Jim McClendon (R-Springville) has been eyeing a run at the Senate District 11 seat currently being held by Democrat Senator Jerry Fielding, but has not decided for certain that he is going to run. As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Senator fielding is likely switching parties to become a Republican, but his switch could potentially face a challenge before the candidate committee. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
3. Former Alabama Attorney General Troy King is rumored to be leaving his current firm and starting a new one with the assistance of a lobbyist.
The new map did NOT help Oden. If Oden did get appointed to the PSC it would be interesting to see if he would ger a strong primary challange.
Did Jeremy lose some weight? I saw someone that looked like him the other day in Cullman while I was talking to a client in wal Mart. I wonder if Jeremy’s ’06 primary opponent would run again if the seat was open? Mr Ozment was quoted a few weeks ago saying that he believed Henry and Bussman would help Sheriff Rainey get that law repealed concerning sheriffs “stealing” from the prisoners food account. Ozment didnt mention Oden or Buttram…
I wonder if Lil’ Troy still wears his bullet proof vest to work. He’s so important, y’all!
Jeremy Oden. Good grief. I’d gladly take Galliher, and Beason wouldn’t bother me. But Oden? You know we can do better than that, Governor.
I see what you are saying about Jeremy Oden, and I think we all agree he’s one of AEA’s strongest allies in the House, but this could be a good opportunity to get him out of there.
I must agree with the Fresh Prince’s sidekick on this one.
Who wins a Fielding v. McClendon GOP primary? Not sure McClendon should risk his house seat to find out. Would be a tough race.
Do yawl think Guverner Bentley would appointee someone who done ran for the PSC before? I’m asking for a friend of mine.
^^ LOL. Well done.
The new Sen 11 is now a seat that has it’s majority in St. Clair County.
You’re right. And Dr. McClendon has incredible support in St. Clair County.
I would venture far enough to say that he is unbeatable in this county.
Beason on the PSC? Would love to hear Matt Murphy interview Beason about “what the PSC does” after he just about pulled his hair out interviewing the candidates during this cycle without getting a decent answer.