NewsByrne wins Jefferson County GOP straw pollMar 13, 2010 GARDENDALE – March 13, 2010 – Gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne was declared the winner of the Jefferson County GOP Straw Poll. The poll was held during a Jefferson County GOP meeting at the Gardendale Civic Center. This victory follows the mid-week announcement of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush’s endorsement of Byrne in the 2010 governor’s race. According to Jefferson County GOP officials, Byrne earned 35 percent of the 217 votes cast. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne outlines coastal insurance planMar 13, 2010 Plans to establish Coalition of Coastal State Governors with goal of increasing coverage options and lowering costs MOBILE – March 12, 2010 – Conservative Republican Bradley Byrne became the first of all candidates in the 2010 race for Governor to offer a substantive plan for addressing the homeowners insurance coverage crisis that is facing many citizens of coastal Alabama, putting area home ownership at risk, and threatening economic development prospects for one of the state’s most promising and productive regions. A strong fiscal conservative and reform-minded advocate for government accountability and transparency, Byrne has long favored a market-based approach to the coastal insurance problem. While he is committed to an aggressive, multi-faceted approach to resolving the problem, Byrne warns against overzealous, kneejerk responses, which he says could further alienate private insurers and leave Alabamians with even fewer options. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne says federal government “out of touch”Mar 11, 2010 Jobs, not health care, is nation’s key challenge MONTGOMERY – March 11, 2010 – In response to a recent report that Alabama’s unemployment rate has risen to 11.1 percent, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne issued the following statement: “The unemployment rate in Alabama is at a 26-year high. The number of Americans without work has risen in 30 out of 50 states. Meanwhile, President Obama and the Democratic majority in Congress continue to show how out of touch they are by focusing on an intrusive and costly health care bill that the American people have consistently opposed. “The most important issue in Alabama – the most important issue in America – is jobs, jobs, jobs. I started the New Year by outlining my extensive plan to grow Alabama’s economy and create jobs. Alabamians cannot and will not wait on Washington to create jobs. Our state needs a leader who is focused on the issue that’s most important to Alabama, and if given the opportunity to serve as governor my top priority will be putting Alabamians back to work.”
Click here to Read Full Article Jeb Bush Endorses Bradley Byrne for GovernorMar 09, 2010 [Photographs: Bradley Byrne | Jeb Bush] MONTGOMERY – March 9, 2010 – Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush today announced his endorsement of Bradley Byrne for Governor of Alabama. “Bradley Byrne is the conservative reformer in the race for Governor of Alabama. Bradley will work hard to reform government and improve the quality of education so Alabama can create a business climate that will attract investment and high wage jobs to the state,” said Governor Bush. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne announces Dale County leadership teamMar 08, 2010 OZARK – March 8, 2010 – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne today announced a distinguished group of Dale County business and community leaders who have committed their support to him and will serve as key advisers to the Byrne for Alabama campaign, under the leadership of Campaign Chairman and Abbeville businessman Jimmy Rane. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne qualifies for GOP primaryMar 02, 2010 MONTGOMERY - March 2, 2010 - Conservative Republican Bradley Byrne today officially qualified with the Alabama Republican Party to have his name included on the state’s 2010 primary election ballot as a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of Alabama. Byrne, who announced his candidacy last May, is a reform-minded Republican known for working hard throughout his career in public service to bring education excellence and government integrity to Alabama. He is a native of Mobile and resides with his wife Rebecca and their four children in the Baldwin County town of Montrose. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne announces Calhoun County leadership teamMar 01, 2010 ANNISTON – March 1, 2010 – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne today announced a distinguished group of Calhoun County business and community leaders who have committed their support to him and will serve, under the leadership of Campaign Chairman and Abbeville businessman Jimmy Rane, as key advisers to the Byrne for Alabama campaign. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne announces Coffee County leadership teamMar 01, 2010 ENTERPRISE – March 1, 2010 – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne today announced a distinguished group of Coffee County business and community leaders who have committed their support to him and will serve, under the leadership of Campaign Chairman and Abbeville businessman Jimmy Rane, as key advisers to the Byrne for Alabama campaign. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne extends 2nd invitation to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, touts quality of Alabama workersFeb 25, 2010 MONTGOMERY - February 25, 2010 - Following a recent statement by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) implying that Washington state is the sole location for an Air Force refueling tanker to be built by “American workers,” Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne submitted the following letter to Murray’s Washington, D.C. Senate office. Click here to Read Full Article Statement on the death of Rep. Warren BeckFeb 24, 2010 Upon hearing news of the death of Alabama Rep. Warren Beck, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne offered his condolences. “Representative Warren Beck and I have been friends for years. I valued his friendship, advice and good humor. I already miss his presence in the House. This is a sad day for Alabama. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne campaign launches fourth TV adFeb 22, 2010 The campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne today announced the airing of a new television commercial focusing on Byrne’s commitment to creating jobs and revitalizing Alabama’s economy in the face of tax hikes, out-of-control spending and job-killing policies coming out of Washington. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne wants to tackle Alabama’s problemsFeb 22, 2010 CENTRE – Republican Bradley Byrne made his first visit to Cherokee County as a candidate for governor on Friday, dining and chatting with around 40 supporters at the Happy China restaurant. After lunch, Byrne talked exclusively with The Post. “The jobs that we need to be thinking about and preparing people for in the future are very different from what we’ve had in the past,” Byrne said. “We need more knowledge-based, highly-skilled jobs. With our work ethic and our pro-business environment, as long as we have a workforce that has that education and training, we’re imminently sellable to people all over the world.” Click here to Read Full Article Republican K.L. Brown wins HD 40 Special ElectionFeb 16, 2010 In response to the recent announcement that Republican K.L. Brown won the House District 40 Special Election, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne issued the following statement: “K.L. Brown’s outstanding win in the District 40 race for the Alabama House of Representatives is great news for the people of Calhoun County and the Republican Party. As a conservative, and as a candidate for governor, it’s great to see Republican numbers grow in the Alabama Legislature. Today, the people of Calhoun County spoke loudly and it’s clear that they, like so many Alabamians all across the state, are fed up with the Democrats’ same old ‘politics as usual.’ Today’s overwhelming vote bodes well for the upcoming statewide elections. I believe Alabamians are ready for the kind of real reform and government accountability that Alabama’s Democrat-controlled legislature has refused to allow for decades; and the election of K.L. Brown is a great start towards a new day in Alabama government. Congratulations K.L.!” Click here to Read Full Article Byrne leads in Marshall County GOP pollFeb 15, 2010 Gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne seems to be the front-runner in the Republican Primary, according to a straw poll performed by the Marshall County Republican Club. The club conducts the poll every four years. “Marshall County is now one of the most heavily Republican counties in Alabama,” said Jean Brewer, Marshall County Republican executive committee chair. “And, the concerns and opinions of its voters have to figure prominently in any statewide campaign.” Click here to Read Full Article Alabama’s construction industry leaders throw support to Bradley Byrne for governorFeb 11, 2010 Chalk up another endorsement from Alabama’s business base for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne. The Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. of Alabama announced its endorsement of Byrne this morning at the organization’s headquarters in Homewood. Most of the state’s largest construction companies, in addition to many smaller companies, are among the group’s members. Click here to Read Full Article Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama Endorse Byrne for GovernorFeb 11, 2010 Group’s announcement marks Byrne’s third major business endorsement of 2010 campaign MONTGOMERY – Feb. 11, 2010 – Emphasizing that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne has the vision, temperament and proven experience needed to turn Alabama’s economy around and create robust job growth, leaders of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama today announced their group’s endorsement of the conservative, reform-minded candidate in his bid for governor. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Leads GOP In First Major Gubernatorial PollFeb 10, 2010 According to the poll from Montgomery based Public Strategy Associates, former 2 year college chief Bradley Byrne has support from 20% of likely voters. Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore isn’t far behind with 17%. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne announces Houston County leadership teamFeb 10, 2010 DOTHAN – Feb. 9, 2010 – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne today announced a distinguished group of Houston County business and community leaders who have committed their support to him and will serve, under the leadership of Campaign Chairman and Abbeville businessman Jimmy Rane, as key advisers to the Byrne for Alabama campaign. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne campaign launches new television adFeb 08, 2010 New 30-second spot emphasizes Byrne’s proven leadership and successful conservative reforms MONTGOMERY – February 7, 2010 – The campaign for Republican governor candidate Bradley Byrne today released a new television commercial that focuses on Byrne’s commitment to conservative principles on economic issues, including his pledge not to raise taxes and his documented know-how in cutting wasteful spending. The ad, which is entitled “Governor” and features Byrne talking directly to viewers, also emphasizes the candidate’s success in standing up to powerful special interest groups and his proven ability to forge conservative reforms. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne pitches three E’s: ethics, education, economics in race for governorFeb 05, 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne, 54, addressed a crowd of 160 at Twin Oaks last Thursday, focusing on three campaign priorities of ethics reform, education reform, and economic development. To establish his bona fides as a reformer, Byrne told of his family’s background in politics, describing his grandfather’s efforts as sheriff in the 1920s to clean up the notorious Mobile County political machine known as “The Ring,” a gang so tough that elections required “police officers with machine guns to guard the ballot boxes,” he said. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne touts business development planFeb 04, 2010 Gubernatorial hopeful concludes economic tour here It just made sense to wrap up his month-long statewide media tour on economic development in Huntsville, said Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne Wednesday morning. “We are here today to talk about the future of Alabama’s economy,” said Byrne during a news conference in the Shelby Center for Science and Technology at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. “And we felt it would be particularly appropriate to hold this event in Huntsville ?a city where the future really is the economic epicenter of so much that you do.” Click here to Read Full Article Byrne wins Marshall County GOP straw pollFeb 03, 2010 GUNTERSVILLE – Feb. 3, 2010 – Gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne was declared the winner of the Marshall County GOP Straw Poll. The poll was held during the Marshall County Republican Club’s monthly meeting at Wintzell’s Oyster House in Guntersville. This victory comes after last week’s Lee County GOP straw poll where Byrne received 59 percent of the 500-plus votes. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne gets down to business on economy and jobsFeb 03, 2010 Reform-minded candidate distributes detailed publication outlining his “New Jobs for a New Alabama” plan for restoring economic vitality. HUNTSVILLE – February 3, 2010 – Conservative Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bradley Byrne, today continued his positive, forward-looking campaign with a news conference at the Shelby Center for Science and Technology where he wrapped-up a month-long statewide media tour that has been focused on his comprehensive plan for growing Alabama’s economy and creating jobs. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne leads in campaign contributionsFeb 01, 2010 MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - New campaign finance reports show former two-year college Chancellor Bradley Byrne has raised more contributions than any other Republican candidate for governor, with $2.6 million. U.S. Rep. Artur Davis is the top fundraiser among the Democrats with nearly $2.2 million, but that includes $1 million transferred from his old congressional account. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne announces more than $2.6 million raisedFeb 01, 2010 “I’m proud of the support we have received from all across Alabama.” MONTGOMERY – Feb. 1, 2010 – Bradley Byrne, Republican candidate for the nomination to become Alabama’s 53rd governor, today announced his campaign raised more than $2.6 million in the reporting period between June 1 and December 31, 2009. Click here to Read Full Article Election 2010: The Governor’s RaceJan 31, 2010 Bradley Byrne puts 6,000 miles a month on his Tahoe traveling across Alabama in his campaign for governor. He stops by stock yards, local barber shops, pool halls, Kiwanis Club meetings and local chambers of commerce with a message, “I will not back down.” Ben Foster, a personal aide to Byrne, said they know Interstate 65 intimately. Byrne is spreading his message, the center piece of which he calls the “Three E’s:” ethics reform, education and economic development. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne wins Lee County GOP straw pollJan 28, 2010 OPELIKA - Jan. 28, 2010 - Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne scored a decisive victory in tonight’s Lee County GOP Straw Poll. 528 voted in the poll held after the gubernatorial candidate forum at the Opelika Performing Arts Center. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Says Sensible Support for Job-Makers Will Mean More Alabama JobsJan 28, 2010 Republican reformer says putting Alabamians back to work must be ‘Job 1’ BIRMINGHAM – January 28, 2010 – Conservative Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bradley Byrne, today continued his positive, forward-looking campaign with a news conference at Cooper Construction Company in Birmingham where he outlined his proposals for building a business climate that will encourage job growth by “making it clear to the world that Alabama is always ‘open for business.’” Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Responds to State of the UnionJan 27, 2010 MONTGOMERY - Jan. 27, 2010 - In response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address this evening, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne offered the following response: Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Statement on Opponents’ Intimidation TacticsJan 26, 2010 MOBILE - Jan. 26, 2010 - Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne, former chancellor of Alabama’s two-year college system, held a news conference in Mobile today to discuss a recent and troubling encounter, initiated by those who oppose him and want to dismantle the anti-corruption government reforms that he supports and has achieved. Following is a statement from Byrne in regards to that event: Click here to Read Full Article Byrne endorsed by College Republican Federation of AlabamaJan 25, 2010 See Byrne’s address to the group shortly before they voted to endorse his campaign MONTGOMERY – Jan. 25, 2010 – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne received the endorsement of the College Republican Federation of Alabama yesterday through a unanimous vote by the group’s executive committee. The vote was held at the CRFA annual meeting in Birmingham attended by College Republican leaders from across the state.* “I’m incredibly honored and energized to receive the support of these young leaders who are not only the future of the Republican Party, but the future of our great state,” Byrne said upon hearing news of the endorsement. “This endorsement reminds me of the importance of my vision for recruiting the finest businesses and industries in the world to Alabama – because the future of our state depends on our success in making Alabama the place young leaders like these want to stay, live, work and raise families.” Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Weighs-In On Hubbert’s Control Of Education Grant ProcessJan 25, 2010 MOBILE, AL – January 25, 2010 – According to a weekend report from the Mobile Press-Register, Alabama Education Association leader Paul Hubbert effectively killed Alabama’s shot at competing for a portion of $4.35 billion worth of federal education dollars that would be used for extensive education reforms. Among the reforms Hubbert disliked, and had removed from the state’s application for federal grant money, were performance-based pay for teachers, quarterly standardized tests for all students, a new salary schedule that would give more money to math, science and special-education teachers, and five others. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne not ignoring Tea Party membersJan 22, 2010 Decatur Daily | by Deangelo McDaniel That’s what Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne said while campaigning in Hartselle. “They (Tea Party members) don’t all agree, but they share a common concern about the direction of big government,” Byrne said Thursday before speaking to the Hartselle Kiwanis Club. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Congratulates Scott Brown on U.S. Senate WinJan 19, 2010 In response to Republican Scott Brown’s victory over Democrat Martha Coakley in the Massachusetts’ special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Ted Kennedy, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne said the following: Click here to Read Full Article Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. KingJan 19, 2010 Bradley Byrne attends Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial service at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in Montgomery. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne rolls out first TV ads of gubernatorial campaignJan 18, 2010 Click here to Read Full Article Byrne on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Jan 18, 2010 The following is a statement from Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne, in memory of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “As we remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I am struck most by the fact that he was a man of vision, with the courage to pursue it at all costs. Dr. King’s vision for America was one of unity, brotherhood and equality, achieved through an uncompromising commitment to forging meaningful change through peaceful means. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne: Economy, education & ethics top focusJan 15, 2010 Click here to Read Full Article Byrne’s Experience, Understanding and Vision Distinguish His Education MessageJan 13, 2010 MONTGOMERY – January 13, 2010—Conservative Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne proved the value of his long-time dedication to public service and public education when he appeared Tuesday with five other gubernatorial candidates at an education forum hosted by the School Superintendents of Alabama. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne proposes new state office to help entrepreneurs, small businessJan 12, 2010 Should he win the Alabama governor’s race, Republican candidate Bradley Byrne said he would create a new department within the governor’s office that would focus on launching and growing small businesses. Byrne, former chancellor of the state’s two-year college system, said Monday during a campaign stop in Mobile that his proposed Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship would be staffed by about 10 people and run on a budget of no more than $1 million per year. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Charts Course to Make Alabama Workers Best in AmericaJan 11, 2010 MOBILE – January 11, 2010 –Republican gubernatorial candidate and former two-year college system chancellor Bradley Byrne, started the second of a four-week campaign to lay out his comprehensive jobs plan with a stop in Mobile today to detail his ideas for educating and empowering Alabama workers to compete and win the top jobs of the 21st century. Click here to Read Full Article Education, ethics reform top Byrne’s agendaJan 10, 2010 CULLMAN — After helping stabilize the tumultuous two-year college system earlier this decade, Alabama Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne said he has now set his sights on cleaning up the governor’s office. “We took the most corrupt part of state government, the two-year college system, and cleaned it up,” Byrne said Saturday at a Cullman County Republicans meeting. “If you make me your governor, I promise I will stand on principles and not back down ... I am thrilled Alabama is number one in football, but I want to make this state number one in a lot of other ways, as well.” Click here to Read Full Article Byrne on Alabama WinJan 07, 2010 Following the University of Alabama’s BCS National Championship win, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne offered his congratulations. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Stands With PACT Families, Calls on Lawmakers to Quickly Resolve ConflictJan 07, 2010 Conservative Republican says “leadership, not litigation,” will ensure state’s moral obligation is upheld MONTGOMERY—Jan. 6, 2009—With the start of the 2010 session of the Alabama Legislature less than one week away, Republican governor candidate Bradley Byrne today called on lawmakers to lead the way in forging a solution to uphold the state’s full obligation to those families who have invested in the troubled Pre-Paid Affordable College Tuition fund. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne’s agenda: Add jobs, no new taxesJan 06, 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne is starting his new year by promising “New Jobs for a New Alabama” and pledging no new taxes on Alabamians. Byrne outlined just a portion of his plan to create new jobs and grow the state’s economy during a Tuesday news conference. “Most Alabamians have felt the sting of this economic downturn one way or another and many are anxious about what the future holds,” Byrne said. “That’s why I’m starting off the new year with my commitment to ‘New Jobs for a New Alabama,’” Byrne said. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne Endorsed by Alabama Retail AssociationJan 05, 2010 Announcement marks second major business endorsement of 2010 campaign Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne today extended his celebration of the New Year when he learned that he had received the endorsement of the 4,000-member Alabama Retail Association – through its political action committee, RetailPAC . Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Gets Down To Business On Economy and JobsJan 04, 2010 For More Information Contact: BYRNE GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS ON ECONOMY AND JOBS MOBILE – January 4, 2010 – Conservative Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bradley Byrne, today continued his positive, forward-looking campaign by kicking off the first work week of 2010 with a news conference at Mobile’s Brookley Industrial Complex where he discussed his plan for growing Alabama’s economy and creating jobs. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Responds to Davis’ False AccusationsDec 31, 2009 For more information contact: MONTGOMERY - Dec. 31, 2009 - The campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne issued the following in response to Congressman Artur Davis’ untrue allegations regarding Byrne’s comments earlier this week on a local radio program and his position on the validity of the Pre-Paid Affordable College Tuition contracts many families across the state have entered into with the state. Click here to Read Full Article BRADLEY BYRNE: Ethics most critical elementDec 30, 2009 My campaign for governor is focused on what we call “The 3 Es for Progress”—ethics, education and economic development. But the fact is, the first “E,” ethics, is in a league of its own because it is integral to our success in every other area of government. That’s why bringing real ethics reform to government has long been my mission and will remain my highest priority if I am privileged serve as your next governor. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Statement on Griffith Party SwitchDec 22, 2009 Following today’s announcement by U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith (AL-05) that he is switching to the Republican Party, gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne issued the following statement: Click here to Read Full Article Candidate backs ethics, education, economic growthDec 20, 2009 Bradley Byrne, former chancellor of Alabama’s two-year college system and GOP gubernatorial candidate, hopes to bring his brand of reform to the capital. Click here to Read Full Article Bob Davis: Faith and politics on displayDec 20, 2009 By any modern definition of the word, Alabama gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne is a conservative. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne Reinforces Alabama’s Need to Stop Lawsuit AbuseDec 16, 2009 “In a Montgomery Advertiser report this morning, two Alabama counties are highlighted as being on the American Tort Reform Association’s list of worst offenders for large plaintiff verdicts. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne says recent indictments show that efforts to rid the system of corruption were right thing toDec 15, 2009 Byrne says recent indictments show that efforts to rid the system of corruption were right thing to do on behalf of Alabama taxpayers. Click here to Read Full Article Following Her Criticism of Alabama’s Workforce, Bradley Byrne Invites Sen. Patty Murray to Visit AlaDec 15, 2009 Read Sen. Murray’s remarks about Alabama’s workforce Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Responds to Sharp Criticism of Alabama’s Workforce from Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray of WDec 15, 2009 Read Bradley’s letter to Senator Patty Murray, personally inviting her to visit Alabama’s world-class manufacturing operations MONTGOMERY - December 15, 2009 - In an attempt to sway the bidding process for a contract to replace the Air Force’s aging fleet of refueling tankers, Washington state Democratic Sen. Patty Murray issued a “challenge.” She obviously wants to bring the tanker contract to Boeing in her home state, but in the process Murray offered sharp criticism of Alabama’s workforce. Click here to Read Full Article Conservative Republican Byrne Endorsed by Alabama Association of REALTORS®Dec 09, 2009 Announcement marks first major business endorsement of 2010 campaign Click here to Read Full Article GOP gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne gets state realtors’ endorsementDec 09, 2009 A prominent business group, the Alabama Association of Realtors, has endorsed Republican Bradley Byrne for governor. Click here to Read Full Article BRADLEY BYRNE: Time to break AEA’s holdDec 07, 2009 Editor’s note: The Advertiser has asked the candidates for governor in next year’s election to submit four columns addressing major issues. The second series of these columns begins today. This series of columns will appear in the alphabetical order of the candidates’ last names by political party, beginning with the Republican Party candidates. The topic for the second series of columns is education. Click here to Read Full Article Alabama’s National Public Radio AffiliatesDec 01, 2009 Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Says Government-Controlled Health Care Costs Would Hit Alabama Like a ‘Tsunami’Dec 01, 2009 MONTGOMERY – December 1, 2009 – On the heels of another nationwide poll showing that the majority of Americans oppose the proposed health care reform plan now making its way through Congress, conservative Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne said it’s time for Alabamians to “show some outrage” and fight back against costly unwanted federal mandates like this one that he says would “wipe out state budgets like a tsunami .” Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Announces Elmore County Leadership TeamDec 01, 2009 Speaking to a crowd of supporters gathered at the Elmore County Courthouse, Byrne said, “I am honored to announce today such an extraordinary of group Elmore County leaders who have generously offered their time and support to this campaign in an effort to continue moving Alabama forward through proven, conservative leadership. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne: Disciplined management vitalNov 26, 2009 Editor’s note: The Advertiser has asked the candidates for governor in next year’s election to submit four columns addressing major issues. The initial series of columns is appearing in the alphabetical order of the candidates’ last names by political party, beginning with the Democratic Party candidates. The topic for the first series of columns is the economy, its effect on state budgets and how state government should address these issues. Click here to Read Full Article Ethics reform that we need: On this, Byrne has it rightNov 25, 2009 Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne is running his campaign based on “three E’s” — education, economic development and ethics. Click here to Read Full Article GOP gubernatorial hopeful Byrne talks ethics reform, budget woesNov 25, 2009 Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Announces Lee County Leadership TeamNov 24, 2009 Speaking to a crowd of supporters gathered at the Lee County Courthouse, Byrne said, “I am overwhelmed and honored to be able to announce today these extraordinary Alabamians who have so generously offered to support this campaign and to help us reach our goal of moving Alabama forward on the strength of proven, conservative leadership. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne wants charter schools, says funds will follow studentsNov 24, 2009 MONTGOMERY — Alabama needs publicly funded charter schools governed by a separate board and merit pay for high-performing teachers, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne said Monday. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne says he’ll support charter school billNov 24, 2009 Bradley Byrne, former two-year college chancellor turned Republican candidate for governor, said he would work to pass charter school legislation if he is elected governor and that he already has a commitment of help from former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Says Time is Right for Bringing School Choice to AlabamaNov 23, 2009 Byrne Says Time is Right for Bringing School Choice to Alabama Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne Condemns Harry Reid’s Health Care BillNov 20, 2009 Conservative Republican Byrne calls Democrat’s proposal a “massive federal power grab.” Click here to Read Full Article Timing of Davis’ Ethics Reform Comments Odd, but ‘Better Late Than Never’Nov 18, 2009 Byrne for Alabama Campaign Spokesperson, Marty Sullivan, Responds to Congressman Davis’ Comments on Byrne’s Ethics Proposal Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne in Town TodayNov 18, 2009 Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne will be in Atmore today for a Meet & Greet event sponsored by David’s Catfish House. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Outlines Detailed Plan for Ethics OverhaulNov 17, 2009 Conservative candidate for governor denounces “epidemic” of government corruption Click here to Read Full Article GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bradley Byrne unveils ethics package, criticizes Tim JamesNov 17, 2009 MOBILE, Ala.—Gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne unveiled a 10-point ethics overhaul Tuesday that he promised would be the most sweeping reform ever offered in Alabama—and he took a shot at one of his opponents in the Republican field. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Announces Veterans for Byrne CoalitionNov 15, 2009 MONTGOMERY, AL – November 15, 2009—Last week, when Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne outlined for Birmingham area news reporters his plans to strengthen state support systems for members of Alabama’s veteran and military communities, he was joined by several key members of the newly formed and rapidly growing Veterans for Byrne coalition. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Announces Jefferson County Leadership TeamNov 13, 2009 Bradley Byrne recently announced a distinguished group of Jefferson County business and community leaders who have committed their support to him and will serve, under the leadership of Campaign Chairman and Abbeville businessman Jimmy Rane, as key advisers to the Byrne for Alabama campaign. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne promises to push for benefits for veteransNov 12, 2009 Gubernatorial hopeful Bradley Byrne used Veterans Day in Birmingham Wednesday to announce additional benefits he would push the state to award some vets if he’s elected governor next year. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne’s “Operation Giving Back” Would Strengthen Support for Alabama’s Military CommunityNov 11, 2009 Real estate tax credit one part of plan to better serve Alabama’s active duty armed forces and veterans Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne speaks to militaryNov 11, 2009 Members of the United States military, reserves or Alabama National Guard who return to their Alabama homes after completing active duty deployment outside the United States would be eligible for a new real estate tax credit as part of Operation Giving Back, a plan Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne says he would implement as governor to strengthen state services and support for Alabama’s military heroes. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne’s ‘High Road to Ethics Reform’ Includes Proposal to Strengthen Alabama’s Weak Ethics CommissioNov 10, 2009 MONTGOMERY - November 9, 2009 – At almost the same time as news reports came out with word of a National Conference of State Legislatures survey showing that Alabama’s Ethics Commission is among the weakest in the nation, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne unveiled his plan for government ethics reform, which includes a key provision that would give subpoena power to the Ethics Commission and empower it to enforce state law. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Loves VirginiaNov 09, 2009 Republican Bradley Byrne, running for governor of Alabama in 2010, employs the same media consultant who led Bob McDonnell to victory in the Virginia governor’s race. Click here to Read Full Article Survey rates Alabama Ethics Commission among weakest in the nationNov 08, 2009 MONTGOMERY — Alabama is one of only three states that gives no subpoena power to its ethics commission, according to a national survey. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne on WSFA’s Newsmakers with Bob HowellNov 06, 2009 Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Denounces “Epidemic” of Government Corruption; Outlines Plan for Ethics OverhaulNov 04, 2009 BIRMINGHAM – November 3, 2009 – With Alabama’s 2010 general election exactly one year away, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne stopped in Birmingham today to outline his plans for wiping out the “culture of corruption” that plagues Alabama government, and for ushering in a “new era of integrity that will restore Alabama’s tarnished image and revive public trust and confidence.” Click here to Read Full Article Byrne’s Proven Record and Commitment to Government Clean-up Win Over Auburn Forum CrowdNov 04, 2009 Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne had a stellar showing in Auburn Tuesday night as he faced off with five other candidates who are vying to win Alabama’s highest elected office in 2010. Byrne, a proven, conservative who has long fought for integrity and accountability in government in his former roles as a member of the state Board of Education, a state senator, and as chancellor of Alabama’s two-year college system, used the forum stage to prove his deep understanding of the challenges facing Alabama, his readiness to take them on and his ability to move Alabama forward. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Congratulates Virginia and New Jersey Governors-elect for Victories in Yesterday’s ElectionNov 04, 2009 MONTGOMERY - November 4, 2009 - Bradley Byrne, Republican candidate for Governor of Alabama, this morning congratulated Governor-elect Bob McDonnell of Virginia and Governor-elect Chris Christie of New Jersey for their victories in yesterday’s elections. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne Names Local Campaign TeamNov 04, 2009 Alabama gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne says his campaign is like no other because he is building a grassroots base in every county. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Congratulates Virginia and New Jersey Governors-elect for Victories in Yesterday’s ElectionNov 04, 2009 MONTGOMERY - November 4, 2009 - Bradley Byrne, Republican candidate for Governor of Alabama, this morning congratulated Governor-elect Bob McDonnell of Virginia and Governor-elect Chris Christie of New Jersey for their victories in yesterday’s elections. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne Announces Byrne for Alabama Morgan County Leadership TeamNov 03, 2009 Click here to Read Full Article Governor Candidate Byrne Visits DeKalbNov 03, 2009 From state Board of Education member to senator and then state two-year college chancellor, Bradley Byrne says he wants his next position to be governor. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne makes stop in BoazOct 31, 2009 Alabama Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne attended a meet-and-greet reception at Boaz Public Library on Thursday night, touting the three “E’s” of his campaign. Click here to Read Full Article Mike Hubbard: AEA’s response display of political misdirectionOct 30, 2009 When a Republican gubernatorial candidate recently questioned several actions, goals and initiatives of the Alabama Education Association, the group’s leadership hollered loudly and cried foul. I, personally, believe the response was an elaborate display of political misdirection in which the group flailed its right arm wildly in order to avert attention from what its left arm was doing. Click here to Read Full Article Byrne Says He Would Opt Out of Government-Controlled Health Care PlanOct 29, 2009 Gubernatorial Candidate Says State Participation Would Force Tax Hikes and Higher Costs on Families and Businesses Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne Statement on Langford VerdictOct 28, 2009 The following is a statement from Bradley Byrne regarding the verdict delivered today in the federal corruption trial of Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford. As you know, before launching his run for governor, Bradley served as Chancellor of the state’s two-year college system where he has been credited with cleaning up a system gripped by corruption. His campaign is focused on bringing ethics reform to Alabama government. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne Announces Byrne for Alabama Montgomery County Leadership TeamOct 26, 2009 Click here to Read Full Article GOP’s Byrne ready to clash with AEAOct 22, 2009 Gubernatorial hopeful also campaigning on ethics reform, no taxes Critics of Bradley Byrne’s campaign for governor have noted that he appears to be running against the Alabama Education Association as much as the six other Republican candidates. He planned it that way. Click here to Read Full Article When It Comes to Education, Isn’t It Time Our Children Become Our Only Special Interest?Oct 19, 2009 As a conservative Republican and a 2010 gubernatorial candidate, I recently asked all my Republican colleagues in the race for Governor to denounce the entrenched politics-as-usual of Paul Hubbert and his Alabama Education Association and pledge to refuse campaign contributions from a powerful education union that’s run by two political heavyweights who also happen to be vice chairs of the Alabama Democratic Party. Click here to Read Full Article Alabama High Court Rules Chef Can TeachOct 17, 2009 A prominent Mobile chef, fired from his culinary teaching job at a junior college when it appeared he was a student in his own course, found the legal recipe for getting his position back. Click here to Read Full Article Bradley Byrne Announces Byrne for Alabama Mobile County Leadership TeamOct 15, 2009 MOBILE – October 15, 2009 –Reform-minded Republican gubernatorial Click here to Read Full Article Gubernatorial Candidate Bradley Byrne Announces St. Clair TeamOct 15, 2009 Last Friday, October 9, the St. Clair County Court House in Pell City was center stage for many GOP faithful. |
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