Quote of the day!

As an American I am not so shocked that Obama was given the Nobel Peace Prize without any accomplishments to his name, but that America gave him the White House based on the same credentials." - - Newt Gingrich

While Troops are dying...

and the president makes a national emergency out of H1N1....there is this story.

Governor Riley always standing up for sound, ethical government

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley promises last fight before Legislature against government corruption

By Chuck Dean -- The Birmingham News

October 20, 2009, 2:25PM

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley, shown in this file photo, today told a group of Birmingham community leaders on he will press for passage of a package of ethics reforms when the Legislature assembles in January. (The Birmingham News / Frank Couch)With Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford in the second day of his trail on corruption charges, Alabama Gov. Bob Riley this afternoon came to Langford's town to decry what he said is the continued systematic culture of corruption that has plagued state and local governments for decades.

Speaking to a noontime meeting of the Rotaract Club of Birmingham, Riley asked the roughly 100 in the audience to raise their hands if they thought most politicians are honest. Not a single hand rose.

That didn't surprise Riley.

"Tell me the last time you read a newspaper when you didn't see that a legislator, a member of the county commission, a city council member was not being investigated, indicted, tried and convicted of wrong doing and going to jail," Riley said. "I'm here to say we can do better."

Riley told the group that he will make fighting corruption the centerpiece of his last regular session as governor by supporting proposed laws that, if passed by state lawmakers, would go a long way toward making local and state government more open to public inspection and lawmakers and those who lobby them more accountable for their actions.

The package of bills Riley said he will introduce as the governor's Government Accountability Reform package when the legislative session begins in January include:

• Requiring full disclosure of any gifts, meals, travel, tickets to sporting events and other things of value provided by lobbyists to public servants and members of their family.

• Requiring lobbyists to fully disclose to the state's Ethics Commission any and all financial transactions between lobbyist and the public servants and their family.

• Requiring lobbyists who lobby the executive branch of government for grants and contracts to register with the Ethics Commission.

• Requiring public servants and their household members to disclose to the ethics commission all jobs and consulting contracts they have with any business, nonprofit or other entity that receives pubic money, and all household income derived from any state or local government entity or institution.

• Requiring the Ethics Commission to post on the Internet all lobbyist spending on public servants and their household members. The disclosures would be searchable on the Internet by the name of the public servant and the lobbyist.

• Giving subpoena power to the Ethics Commission.

From Azalea City

Congratulations, ACRW members! At the recent state convention, we were awarded two prestigious national awards: one for membership growth (81% over the past two years) and the other a Silver Achievement Award. This award reflects all our activities, achievements, and services, including our service hours.

Come share in the celebration:

AZALEA CITY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
will meet
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wintzell's Oyster House
605 Dauphin Street
6:00 p.m.
Scheduled Speakers:
Candidates
Bill Johnson
for Governor
and
John McMillan
for Agriculture and Industries Commissioner
Members are urged to attend and to bring a prsopect. Guests are welcomed. Any Republican candidate is encouraged to attend and to network with the membership. Dinner will be ordered from the menu at your expense.

October 13, 2009 Press Release from our favorite Governor!

Governor Riley Thanks Alabama Federation of Republican Women for Help on Making Birthdays Special for Alabama’s Foster Children

MONTGOMERY - Governor Bob Riley thanked the Alabama Federation of Republican Women this weekend for making the Alabama Birthday Wish for Foster Children its primary charitable project and congratulated the group for recently winning a “Caring for America” award from the National Federation of Republican Women.

The Birthday Wish project was created by First Lady Patsy Riley to provide birthday gifts and birthday cards for Alabama’s 6,000 foster children. Members of the Greater Birmingham Republican Women chose the Birthday Wish as their primary charitable project and quickly got Republican Women’s clubs from across the state to assist in the project. The club also recruited others to help, including members of the Alabama Democratic Women’s Federation, churches, women’s clubs and individuals.

Governor Riley spoke at the annual conference of the Alabama Federation of Republican Women on Saturday in Birmingham.

“A birthday is such an important event in the life of a child. We want all children to have the opportunity to be recognized and celebrated on their birthday, and the Birthday Wish project is working to make sure every foster child in Alabama experiences the special feeling that comes with a childhood birthday,” said Governor Riley. “I commend the Alabama Federation of Republican Women for making this project their primary charitable cause and honor them for the recognition they received at the national level for their work.”

Bobbie Lou Leigh, President of the Alabama Federation of Republican Women, Sallie Bryant, NFRW Board Member, and Margie George, AFRW Third VP, accepted the award from NFRW Caring for America Chair Arla Jeanne Murray at the national group’s convention in Florida.

For information on the Alabama Birthday Wish for Foster Children visit www.alabamabirthdaywish.com.

AZALEA CITY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
will meet
Tuesday, September 29,
12 noon
Heron Lakes Country Club
3851 Government Blvd.

Scheduled Speaker:
Chip Beeker
Candidate for Public Service Commission

All members are urged to attend and invite a prospect. Republican candidates and potential candidates are invited to make a reservation and attend! In addition to the speaker, business will be conducted.
The lunch buffet will be $20 each. Reservations are required, by Friday, September 25. Those making reservations will be responsible for paying (or for sending another to take their place) since we need an exact count.

Reservations may be made by calling
Virginia Lott 344-2016
Jeanette Greene 675-4094

Meet the candidate opportunities

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The Cullman County Republican Women invite you to a luncheon
All Steak Restaurant, 3rd Floor

Friday, September 18 11:30am

State Treasurer Kay Ivey is the guest speaker.
Come and hear her ideas as a candidate for Governor in 2010.

AZALEA CITY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
will meet
Tuesday, September 29
12 noon
Heron Lakes Country Club
3851 Government Blvd.

Scheduled Speaker:
Chip Beeker

All members are urged to attend and invite a prospect. In addition to the speaker, business will be conducted.

The lunch buffet will be $20 each. Reservations are required, by Friday, September 25. Those making reservations will be responsible for paying (or for sending another to take their place) since we need an exact count.

Funeral for Robin Blake

Funeral for Robin Blake will be
Wednesday, September 9
The family will be receiving friends at 10:00am
Memorial Service at 11:00am
Covenant United Methodist Church in Dothan, Alabama.

The AFRW family expresses our deepest condolences to Robin's family.

Robin Blake

With a heavy heart we share this email from AFRW President Bobbie Lou Leigh.

It is with much sadness that I report that Robin Blake lost her battle with cancer Sunday afternoon. She was 4th Vice President for the Federation and a past President of Coffee County RW. Funeral arrangements are pending. I will post the information when I receive it.

May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Bobbie Lou Leigh

Passionate, loving, involved, caring, dedicated, excited. If you were one of our members who was blessed to spend time with Robin, you know these are words that describe a friend full of life. I met Robin at my first big AFRW function. I was immediately aware of her passion for doing things right. She had no fear in getting involved, making her voice for the conservative fight heard and having a good time. Her excitement and dedication to the cause of liberty and freedom could only be topped by her passion and exuberant love for her family....and football. Robin and I had some fun discussions on our favorite sport.

The Alabama Federation of Republican Women has lost a friend.

An Invitation

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Opinion from a Concerned AFRW Member

Regarding the president talking to our children and some parents taking kids out of class. First I must stay I have never disliked or disapproved of a president any more than Obama. I try not to use the word hate but I find myself using it when I speak of his policies. That being said. If I had a school aged child I would send him to school to hear the president BUT I would insist on being there also so I could engage in conversation with said child about the policies. Keeping kids out of school and hiding is no answer. Just my opinion. Use it if you see fit. If not - no problem. But I think it would be neat if we made a showing of support of our values by attending with our children and then talking about it over the dinner table.

From East Alabama

You are encouraged to join us and other concerned citizens on the front steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery on Saturday Sept. 12th 2009 from 9AM to Noon.

We would like to gather in prayerful support for those who are attending the 9-12 Taxpayers March on Washington. We would also like to take this opportunity to prayerfully lift up our local political leaders and restore Christian values in our government. For more information or if you would like to speak at this event, please contact drkimwest@yahoo.com or bigstickpatriots@gmail.com

Please join us because we are a CHRISTIAN NATION!!!!

Preparing for Sept. 11 Remembrances

On Friday, September 11th, 2009, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this eighth anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds

Action Plan:

So, here's what we need you to do .
(1) Forward this email to everyone you know (at least 11 people). Please don't be the one to break this chain. Take a moment to think back to how you felt on 9/11 and let those sentiments guide you.

(2) Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then at least make it a priority on this day.
Thank you for your participation. God Bless You and God Bless America!

Be sure to check the campaign links

We are adding campaign links daily. Check back often.

ALLI PAC Holding Townhalls Across the State

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KEEPING YOU INFORMED
From the office of Governor Bob Riley
August 31, 2009

ISSUES IN FOCUS…

• Securing Southern Economic Success
• Honoring National Guard Heroes
• Alabama Leads Nation in AP Results
• Accountability in Government a Must

Securing Southern Economic Success: I was honored last week to become chairman of the Southern Governors’ Association, which is made up of the governors of 16 southern states. Combined, these states are the world’s third largest economy. During the year I’ll serve as chairman, I want us to work together to use our influence to promote and protect our mutual economic interests. As I told the southern governors at our conference, we need to take a hard look at what’s going on in Washington. Many of the proposals being discussed in Congress will negatively impact the South and hurt our ability to compete in the world economy. As governors, we need to use our collective influence to benefit our region, collaborate on economic development, and take part in ongoing discussions about federal policies. The Times-Journal wrote an editorial about this, which you can read here: http://tiny.cc/3cncm To learn more about the Southern Governors’ Association and to watch my video statement, visit www.southerngovernors.org.

Honoring National Guard Heroes: On Friday, I presented the Alabama Commendation Medal to 47 Alabama National Guard soldiers whose quick, selfless actions saved lives last month. The soldiers were on a bus returning to Alabama from drill at Camp Shelby, Mississippi on July 12 when a bus in front of them carrying members of the First Baptist Church of Shreveport suffered a tire blowout and rolled over three times. Coming upon the crash site almost immediately, the Alabama Guard members lifted the 30-passenger bus so trapped victims could be freed. The Guard members also directed traffic and provided medical assistance to the injured until=2 0local emergency personnel could arrive on the scene. Incredibly, part of the military training they had recently undergone included how to upright an overturned vehicle and provide emergency medical assistance. These soldiers from Detachment 1, 2101st Transportation Company are heroes and I am immensely proud of them. They’re preparing for deployment early next year in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. To me, nothing crystallizes the difference between us and those we fight in this War on Terror than that incident on Interstate 20 last month. The terrorists we fight kill innocents. They don’t save them. The terrorists have been taught there is a “right” way to die. We’re taught that there is a right way to live.

Alabama Leads Nation in AP Results: Alabama Leads Nation in AP Results: A report released last week shows that Alabama schools had the nation’s largest increase in student participation and performance on Advanced Placement tests. The number of Alabama students taking AP tests rose almost 25% compared with a 7.5% rise nationally. Our students also posted a 21% increase in test scores high enough to qualify for college credit. That compares with a 9.4% increase for the rest of the nation. These results are phenomenal and show that our focus on expanding access to AP courses is working to raise student achievement in Alabama. You can read more about these results here: http://tiny.cc/U1K5R

Accountability in Government a Must:

It was great to be back in Decatur, where I spoke last week to a combined meeting of the Decatur Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. One of the topics I stressed was the need for the Legislature to pass serious accountability and ethics reforms in the next session. We must have a sweeping re-write of the state’s ethics code to stop corruption, make=2 0government more transparent and hold public servants accountable. Nothing will do more to reduce the power of special interests than requiring full, public disclosure. For years now we have tried to convince legislators to do this. You’ll be hearing more about this in the coming months because I am going to talk about it everywhere I go. Alabama must become the state with the cleanest, most open and most accountable government in our nation. The people of Alabama demand it and they deserve it.

To receive all the latest news from my office, go online to http://www.governor.alabama.gov. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/GovernorRiley.

NAM Releases Analysis of Economic Impact of Cap and Trade on Alabama

The National Association of Manufacturers has released an analysis of the economic impact on Alabama from the Waxman-Markey Bill, H.R. 2454, proposed legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Highlights from the study: Alabama loses an estimated 27,940 by 2030 under the low cost analysis, and 38,052 jobs by 2030 under the high cost analysis. Alabama would see disposable household income reduced by $77 to $181 per year by 2020 and $588 to $1,010 by 2030. By 2015, gasoline would increase between 6% and 8%, electricity between 1% and 2% and natural gas between 15% and 23%. By 2030, gasoline prices increase between 20% and 27% while electricity prices increase by up to 64% and natural gas by up to 73%. You can find the full text here. For more information on energy issues click here. The US House of Representatives has already passed this bill with all seven members of the Alabama delegation voting no. The Senate is set to consider it in late fall. Thankfully, our two Senators have committed to vote against the legislation.

August 17, 2009

For Release: Immediately

Judge Carole Coil Medley Addresses

Shoals Republican Club August 26th

Lauderdale County District Court Judge Carole Coil Medley will be the guest speaker at the next Shoals Republican Club meeting on Wednesday, August 26th, 12:00 noon at Ryan’s Family Steakhouse Restaurant on Cox Creek Parkway in Florence.

As a judge, mother, and wife, Judge Carole Medley knows the dangers facing today’s families. She is committed to preserving and protecting Lauderdale County families and children. Since becoming district court judge, Medley has been responsible for establishing a specific day on her court calendar for the prosecution of domestic violence cases. She is a conservative judge dedicated to following the rule of law.

Judge Carole Medley was appointed Lauderdale County District Court Judge by Governor Bob Riley to replace Judge Deborah Bell Paseur. Prior to her judicial appointment, Judge Medley served as an assistant district attorney in Lauderdale County. Medley is a former small business owner. She began practicing law in Lauderdale County in 1996. Her private practice focused primarily on family law.

Judge Medley is married to Keith Medley. They have one son, John, age 7. She is a member of the Shoals Chamber of Commerce, Florence Rotary Club, and Killen Church of Christ. Medley holds a masters degree in Secon dary Education from the University of North Alabama and a law degree from Jones School of Law. Judge Medley is a member of the American Judges Association, a graduate of the National Judicial College, former board member for AGAPE and the executive board of the Family Law Section of the Alabama State Bar.

The Shoals Republican Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All meetings of the Shoals Republican Club are open to the public. For more information, contact Buel Springer, 256-766-3461, or bspring@comcast.net.

From Tea Party Warrior.com

People showed up in droves to collect free money from the public treasury. No surprise there. It's also no surprise that the government badly mismanaged it's auto trade-in program from start to finish. Rushed into service before kinks had been ironed out, the Cash fro Clunkers website constantly crashed. Dealers were required to complete reams of paperwork for what could have been designed a relatively uncomplicated voucher transaction. Weeks after selling their first Cash for Clunkers cars, some dealers have still not received payment. Unsure if they would ever be paid, many withdrew from the program before it officially ended.

Other badly mismanaged bureaucracies in a legacy of Big Government: Social Security, Medicare, Medicad, VA Hospitals, Amtrack, the Post Office, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Keep up the pressure on your members of Congress.
Congressional Switchboard: 202-224-3121
Other contact opportunities

Say NO to government run healthcare.

Town Hall Meeting Updates

WHNT NEWS 19 checked with Alabama's Congressional delegation for a list of town hall meetings. Here's what we found, for the U.S. Senators and Representatives who serve north and central Alabama.

Senator Jeff Sessions Held meeting August 13 at Dowdle Center in Huntsville, more meetings to be added to schedule in near future

Senator Richard Shelby No more meetings scheduled; Senator Shelby's office says Shelby has already held meetings in each of Alabama's 67 counties.


Congressman Parker Griffith (D-05) Monday, August 24 Florence Norton Auditorium, on the campus of the University of North Alabama 6:00 to 9:00pm

Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-04) No meetings scheduled

Congressman Mike Rogers (R-03) No meetings scheduled

Congressman Artur Davis (D-07) No meetings scheduled; held a health care forum in June

Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-06) Monday, August 17 7:00 p.m. Cahaba Grand Conference Center 3660 Grandview Parkway Birmingham http://www.whnt.com/news/huntsvilleandmadisoncounty/whnt-town-hall-meetings-list,0,2386278.story?track=rss

Town Hall Meetings Scheduled for August

As a reminder, Congressman Jo Bonner will be holding town hall meetings in all six counties of Alabama’s First District next week.

Please note that the Mobile and Eastern Shore Dietetic Associations will be at the town meetings to provide nutritional information. Those interested will also have the opportunity to have their body mass index calculated. Additionally, officials from the Mobile and Baldwin County health departments will also be present to offer blood pressure checks and offer informational handouts on public health concerns such as the flu.

Listed below are the times and locations for our upcoming series of town meetings:

Monday August 17

9:00 -10:00 a.m. – Mobile

West Mobile Regional Senior Community Center (3201 Hillcrest Road)

10:30 -11:30 a.m. - Tillman’s Corner

Tillman’s Corner Community Center (5055 Carol Plantation Road)

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Dauphin Island

St. Edmund By the Sea Church

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. – Chickasaw

City Hall

Tuesday August 18

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Citronelle

City Hall

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Wagarville

Senior Center

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Millry

Town Hall

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. - Grove Hill

Town Hall

Wednesday August 19

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Beatrice

J.F. Shield’s High School

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Monroeville

Old Monroe County Courthouse

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Uriah

Volunteer Fire Department

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Stockton

Stage Coach Restaurant

Thursday August 20

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. - Bay Minette

City Hall

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Atmore

Poarch Creek Indian Reservation Auditorium

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. - East Brewton

City Hall

Friday August 21

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Robertsdale

City Hall

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - Magnolia Springs

Community Center

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. - Perdido Beach

Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire Department

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. - Orange Beach

City Hall

Opportunity for travel with a cause!!!

From North Alabama Patriot Groups: "Sept. 9-12, March on Washington DC Trip": Several Patriot Groups throughout North Alabama have joined together to plan the upcoming 9-12 March on Washington DC Trip. There is a website set up for information and registration for Transportation & Hotels for the Rally. Deadline for registration is August 14th.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Have received information that there will be counter-protestors, sent by the Democrats. Please do not allow them to out- number our Conservative voices!

The Alabama State Sovereignty Resolution was reintroduced in the special legislative session tonight! The new Resolution Number is HJR15. It was sponsored by Rep Gipson.

We all need to support this bill which would wrest control away from the out-of-control federal government and give it back to the state, as it is constitutionally allocated.

Here is a copy of the legislation
http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/ACTIONViewFrame.asp?TYPE=Instrument&INST=HJR403&DOCPATH=searchableinstruments/2009RS/Printfiles/&PHYDOCPATH=//alisondb/acas/searchableinstruments/2009RS/PrintFiles/&DOCNAMES=HJR403-int.pdf

You need to contact your representatives and let them know you want this supported! To find your representative follow the link below and you can check for their name and contact information by your zip code.

http://www.legislature.state.al.us/misc/zipsearch.html

Any resolution/legislation not included in the special sessions call takes a 2/3 majority to pass instead of a simple majority. So we have our work cut out for us!!

Please call Bob Riley as well!!! If it does go through the house and makes it to the Senate for a vote you will need to contact your senator. To find that contact information, follow the link below and use the zip code look up on this site, as well. This one also allows you to register and then emails you what your representatives are up to.

http://www.opencongress.org/

Bob Riley
Switchboard 334-242-7100
Fax 334-353-0004

From NFRW

In July 2009, five polls from major polling organizations pointed to growing American opposition to President Obama and the Democrats' health care reform overhaul. The heart of the matter remains that the American people are continuing to object to government interference in their health care choices. Americans maintain they want the freedom to determine their own important health care decisions like choosing doctors, care, and insurance plans. In a recent opinion column in USA Today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer characterized recent opposition in response to the health care reform plan in townhalls across the United States as "un-American." Pelosi and Hoyer state, "These disruptions are occurring because opponents are afraid not just of differing views - but of the facts themselves. Drowning out opposing views is simply un-American." The Democratic Party is charging that "anti-reform mobs "are simply "right wing extremists - funded by special interest lobbyists, and directed by GOP operatives - who are out to disrupt any thoughtful conversation about reform." Democrats are lashing out in a last ditch effort to save their fledgling health care overhaul plan. Make sure that over the month of August you get in touch with your Congressional Members to let your voice be heard on this important issue! For more information, you can visit www.joinpatientsfirst.com. "Hands Off My Health Care" Bus Tour Coming soon to an area near you.... The Patients First "Hands Off My Health Care" Bus Tour will be making its way through several states including Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming. Click here to find the full schedule of stops in your state. Invite your family, friends, and co-workers to come out and make your voices heard on health care! On the Hill President Obama announced this week that his promise to implement comprehensive immigration form would have to wait until 2010. Senator Mel Martinez, (R-FL), announced his resignation last week. Gov. Crist will be appointing a successor to fill his seat until the next general election. Last Thursday, the Senate voted 68-31 to confirm Sonia Sotomayor as a United States Supreme Court Justice. On Saturday, Sotomayor was sworn into the Supreme Court. Last week, the Senate voted to spend an extra $2 billion to revitalize the "cash for clunkers" program. The Senate confirmed former US Rep. Jim Leach (R-IA) to head the National Endowment for Humanities. They also confirmed UT Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr. as Ambassador to China. House leaders dropped plans to spend $550 million on luxury Air Force passenger planes used by senior government officials. House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) urged his colleagues to go after Blue Dog Democrats in order to make it difficult for them to vote with the Democrats on health care reform in September.

GET YOUR COPY OF THE "Facts About Health Care Reform-What YOU Can Do ABout It" booklet today! The Fairbanks Republican Women Federated Club have developed a "Facts About Health Care Reform-What You Can Do About It" Booklet which higlights the things you should know about President Obama and the Democrat's health care plan. Click here to get your copy of the Facts About Health Care Reform - What You Can Do About It" Booklet. The booklet is also posted on the NFRW Legislative Action Center under the "Focus on the Issues" section.

Opportunities to meet with Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson, Republican gubernatorial candidate, will officially kick off his campaign for Governor 2010 on Wed., Aug. 12, 2009. The full-day kick-off will take Johnson across the state, north to south, as he shares his vision for Alabama and the major issues he will address if elected.

When: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

7:45 a.m.

Gate 9, Redstone Arsenal

(Off I-565 at Exit 14)

Huntsville

10:15 a.m.

Jefferson County Courthouse (Lynn Park side)

716 Richard Arrington Jr Bl N

Birmingham

12:15 p.m.

Alabama State Legislature (front steps)

11 S Union St

Montgomery

3:45 p.m.

Ryla Technologies

727 Saraland Blvd

Saraland, North Mobile County

BILL JOHNSON KICKS OFF GOVERNOR 2010 CAMPAIGN

MONTGOMERY, Ala. , AUG. 10, 2009 – Bill Johnson, Republican gubernatorial candidate, will officially kick off his campaign for Governor 2010 on Wed., Aug. 12, 2009. The full-day kick-off will take Johnson across the state, north to south, as he shares his vision for Alabama and the major issues he will address if elected.

“We have had a tremendous amount of encouragement and support,” stated Johnson. “We're excited to hit the campaign trail, listen to voters and share our vision of working together for a better Alabama."

In order to throw his hat in the gubernatorial ring, Johnson resigned in July from a four-year term on Governor Riley’s cabinet and a six-and-a-half year stay as director/assistance director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Johnson has been a member of Governor Riley’s cabinet since 2005 and led Riley’s grassroots efforts for his successful bids for Congress in 1998 and Governor in both 2002 and 2006. He served on the Birmingham City Council from 1997-2001 and was one of the city’s strongest business advocates.

Johnson has worked with state and local-level economic and workforce development efforts for over a decade; was instrumental in launching the Black Belt Action Commission, of which he was director during the program’s initial two-years; and was active in launching the Rural Action Commission. He has been actively involved in community development, disaster assistance and recovery and was the impetus behind ADECA’s existing partnership with faith and community-based organizations. He was developed and managed the Community Prison Re-entry (CPR) Network and continued the Mentor Alabama program once managed by the Office of the Attorney General.

“Kathy and I are looking forward to sharing our vision for Alabama’s future,” said Johnson.

The eldest son of a career military and civil servant, Johnson is a native of Birmingham. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Prattville and are the parents of three children.

Keep on keeping on!

Link to another flier to help us keep the word rolling out that "America doesn't want socialized medicine!"

Educate, Understand, Express

If Obamacare is to be defeated, it will happen only as a result of intense grassroots efforts. Distributing flyers requires a small amount of time and money. How much each of us determine to invest is a personal decision. At this link you can access a flyer that will educate you and help you express your thoughts to others on the issue of Healthcare. This is going to be especially important if you are in a "blue dog" district.

Educate
Understand
Express

That's what informed voters do.