Attorney General
The Long And Short Of The AG Race
03/06/10 14:22
Troy King Gets Fake Endorsement?
30/05/10 18:40
A group calling themselves "Tea Party of Alabama" sent out an email blast today endorsing Troy King for Alabama Attorney General.
Get the scoop on the group and the endorsement over at Doc's.
This is just pathetic. Does Troy King not have any real supporters? Does he really have to stoop to making up fake endorsements?
Just another reason to vote for Luther Strange on Tuesday....
Get the scoop on the group and the endorsement over at Doc's.
This is just pathetic. Does Troy King not have any real supporters? Does he really have to stoop to making up fake endorsements?
Just another reason to vote for Luther Strange on Tuesday....
Draft Of Luther Strange Email Sparks Questions For Troy King
24/05/10 15:06
This draft email from the Luther Strange campaign suggests Troy King has been using state cars while on the campaign trail.
It says, "[***J-let me know when you get the footage of PK traveling in state car with TK to Beasley mtg. Will hold on this until we get final]
This correlates with earlier information I had received regarding King's use of state resources for campaign-related activities.
It will be interesting to see if anyone is investigating this, and if not, why not? The law is very clear on the issue.
It says, "[***J-let me know when you get the footage of PK traveling in state car with TK to Beasley mtg. Will hold on this until we get final]
This correlates with earlier information I had received regarding King's use of state resources for campaign-related activities.
It will be interesting to see if anyone is investigating this, and if not, why not? The law is very clear on the issue.
Birmingham News Endorses Luther Strange
24/05/10 08:33
The Birmingham News endorsed Luther Strange today. Here's what they had to say about Big Luther:
OUR VIEW: Luther Strange is by far the best Republican candidate for Alabama's attorney general, and Michel Nicrosi is our pick of the three solid Democratic choices
By Birmingham News editorial board
May 24, 2010, 5:46AM
Give Troy King credit for this: He has presented a strong case for why Alabamians need to choose carefully when they're picking their top lawyer.
As attorney general, King leaves a lot to be desired. Between seeking and accepting favors and perks, he has compromised his abilities to perform some of the most important duties of his office, such as investigating public corruption.
King sought a job for a friend from one of the chief targets in the two-year college investigation -- which, by the way, involved allegations of handing out jobs as political favors. What was he thinking?
Perhaps even worse were King's actions involving electronic bingo. He was a banner guest at a party thrown by Country Crossing developer Ronnie Gilley, then issued an opinion clearing the way for a dubious bingo enterprise there. King's actions, in our view, helped foster the spread of electronic bingo in the state, and they ended up being the focus of a federal investigation.
The big question is why King thinks voters should re-elect him. Fortunately, Alabama voters have alternatives in the June 1 primaries, both from King's Republican Party and on the Democratic side as well.
OUR VIEW: Luther Strange is by far the best Republican candidate for Alabama's attorney general, and Michel Nicrosi is our pick of the three solid Democratic choices
By Birmingham News editorial board
May 24, 2010, 5:46AM
Give Troy King credit for this: He has presented a strong case for why Alabamians need to choose carefully when they're picking their top lawyer.
As attorney general, King leaves a lot to be desired. Between seeking and accepting favors and perks, he has compromised his abilities to perform some of the most important duties of his office, such as investigating public corruption.
King sought a job for a friend from one of the chief targets in the two-year college investigation -- which, by the way, involved allegations of handing out jobs as political favors. What was he thinking?
Perhaps even worse were King's actions involving electronic bingo. He was a banner guest at a party thrown by Country Crossing developer Ronnie Gilley, then issued an opinion clearing the way for a dubious bingo enterprise there. King's actions, in our view, helped foster the spread of electronic bingo in the state, and they ended up being the focus of a federal investigation.
The big question is why King thinks voters should re-elect him. Fortunately, Alabama voters have alternatives in the June 1 primaries, both from King's Republican Party and on the Democratic side as well.
New Luther Strange Press Release
03/05/10 14:05
From the Luther Strange campaign:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2010
Contact: Jessica Garrison, Campaign Manager 205-568-4371 www.lutherstrange.com/troy-king-gambling-money-trail
Troy King Holds Massey Money as Grand Jury Meets
BIRMINGHAM, Ala-- As a federal grand jury starts to hear evidence this week in the bingo bill vote-buying scandal, Alabama Attorney General Troy King continues funding his reelection campaign with thousands of dollars in contributions from Country Crossing lobbyist Jarrod Massey who is at the center of the government's corruption case.
"King owes the people of Alabama an explanation about why he continues to hold onto money funneled through political action committees tied to Massey," said Republican candidate for attorney general, Luther Strange.
"Likewise, King owes us an answer about why he, as the Attorney General, is not participating in the investigation centered on Massey and the Alabama State Legislature. Is it because King is compromised and unable to participate due to his personal relationships with those involved? It would not be the first time. In fact, it has been a pattern for King to step aside from public corruption cases like the two year college investigation, because he is personally connected to the people involved. In Massey's case, King had the chance to avoid being wrapped up in the scandal."
In February, King made a public pledge to return campaign contributions from gambling interests, including PACS which accepted gambling funds. To this date, King has not returned $100 thousand that was donated to his campaign through Massey's business and PACs.
Since March, Strange has been calling on King to uphold his pledge and return gambling money. Last week, Strange delivered a letter to King's office, renewing his call and asking for an explanation about King's ties to Massey.
"The money trail is clear. It's all shown in public records," Strange said. "Even if he can't trace it dollar-for-dollar, King promised to return money from PACS that accepted any funds from gambling interests. His pledge was bold and he should honor that promise."
A copy of Strange's letter to King is attached to this email message. The letter, along with public records of King's campaign contributions and charts detailing the trail of donations from Massey to King, are all available by visiting www.lutherstrange.com/troy-king-gambling-money-trail.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2010
Contact: Jessica Garrison, Campaign Manager 205-568-4371 www.lutherstrange.com/troy-king-gambling-money-trail
Troy King Holds Massey Money as Grand Jury Meets
BIRMINGHAM, Ala-- As a federal grand jury starts to hear evidence this week in the bingo bill vote-buying scandal, Alabama Attorney General Troy King continues funding his reelection campaign with thousands of dollars in contributions from Country Crossing lobbyist Jarrod Massey who is at the center of the government's corruption case.
"King owes the people of Alabama an explanation about why he continues to hold onto money funneled through political action committees tied to Massey," said Republican candidate for attorney general, Luther Strange.
"Likewise, King owes us an answer about why he, as the Attorney General, is not participating in the investigation centered on Massey and the Alabama State Legislature. Is it because King is compromised and unable to participate due to his personal relationships with those involved? It would not be the first time. In fact, it has been a pattern for King to step aside from public corruption cases like the two year college investigation, because he is personally connected to the people involved. In Massey's case, King had the chance to avoid being wrapped up in the scandal."
In February, King made a public pledge to return campaign contributions from gambling interests, including PACS which accepted gambling funds. To this date, King has not returned $100 thousand that was donated to his campaign through Massey's business and PACs.
Since March, Strange has been calling on King to uphold his pledge and return gambling money. Last week, Strange delivered a letter to King's office, renewing his call and asking for an explanation about King's ties to Massey.
"The money trail is clear. It's all shown in public records," Strange said. "Even if he can't trace it dollar-for-dollar, King promised to return money from PACS that accepted any funds from gambling interests. His pledge was bold and he should honor that promise."
A copy of Strange's letter to King is attached to this email message. The letter, along with public records of King's campaign contributions and charts detailing the trail of donations from Massey to King, are all available by visiting www.lutherstrange.com/troy-king-gambling-money-trail.
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Candidate for Attorney General Luther Strange Makes Statement on Houston County Happenings
12/01/10 18:38
FYI for all of you following the Attorney General's race:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2010
Contact: Jessica Garrison, Campaign Manager 205-568-4371
Luther Strange Commends Houston County Officials, Warns Troy King Will Try to Have it Both Ways on Gambling
BIRMINGHAM, Ala-- Requests by leaders in Houston County for attorney general Troy King to litigate the legality of electronic bingo machines at Dothan's Country Crossing development are commendable calls for King to enforce the laws of the State of Alabama, according to Republican candidate for attorney general, Luther Strange.
“I’ve been calling on the attorney general for months to enforce the laws of the State not only in Dothan but in every city in Alabama where electronic casino style gambling is taking place, something Mr. King has consistently failed to do.
“According to news reports, Troy King has a tangled web of relationships with gambling owners and investors that some suggest have impeded his ability to enforce the law. In fact, Mr. King’s attendance at lavish parties and fundraisers thrown by the very people who he would be investigating certainly raises that question. Unfortunately, I suspect that Troy King will continue his practice of trying to have it both ways on this issue by refusing to enforce our existing laws and then endorsing some sort of legislation to outlaw gambling. “
"The issue of enforcing the laws of the state is not as complicated as Mr. King would like us to think. The answer is for Mr. King to listen to the people of Houston County, the governor, district attorneys, law enforcement officials and others and do the job the people elected him to do. Enforce the law," Strange said.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2010
Contact: Jessica Garrison, Campaign Manager 205-568-4371
Luther Strange Commends Houston County Officials, Warns Troy King Will Try to Have it Both Ways on Gambling
BIRMINGHAM, Ala-- Requests by leaders in Houston County for attorney general Troy King to litigate the legality of electronic bingo machines at Dothan's Country Crossing development are commendable calls for King to enforce the laws of the State of Alabama, according to Republican candidate for attorney general, Luther Strange.
“I’ve been calling on the attorney general for months to enforce the laws of the State not only in Dothan but in every city in Alabama where electronic casino style gambling is taking place, something Mr. King has consistently failed to do.
“According to news reports, Troy King has a tangled web of relationships with gambling owners and investors that some suggest have impeded his ability to enforce the law. In fact, Mr. King’s attendance at lavish parties and fundraisers thrown by the very people who he would be investigating certainly raises that question. Unfortunately, I suspect that Troy King will continue his practice of trying to have it both ways on this issue by refusing to enforce our existing laws and then endorsing some sort of legislation to outlaw gambling. “
"The issue of enforcing the laws of the state is not as complicated as Mr. King would like us to think. The answer is for Mr. King to listen to the people of Houston County, the governor, district attorneys, law enforcement officials and others and do the job the people elected him to do. Enforce the law," Strange said.