Luther Strange spoke with the Madison County Young Republicans last night and discussed what he sees as his priorities if elected as Alabama Attorney General in November. Steve Campbell of The Huntsville Times reported on the event: http://blog.al.com/breaking/2010/06/gop_attorney_general_candidate.html
American Spectator on the Alabama Election
Quin Hillyer says Luther “could be a real rising star for conservatives” in The American Spectator:
“Finally, GREAT news in the race for attorney general.
Republican incumbent Troy King has been such a disappointment that his affable and intelligent opponent, Luther Strange, earned the support of both U.S. Senators, Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions, along with the tacit support of just about every other major Republican office-holder. Strange absolutely routed King in the primary, and will be favored in the general election. This is good news. Strange also is a personal friend of the estimable Fred Barnes, our famous conservative comrade-in-arms at the Weekly Standard. He could be real rising star for conservatives.”
Interview with CBS42
Luther Strange is interviewed by Stephen Hauck on Wake Up Alabama (CBS 42) the morning after winning the election to be the Republican nominee for Attorney General.
Thank You Alabama
Melissa and I and all of my campaign team have greatly appreciated your support throughout this campaign. I’m proud that you have selected me to be Alabama’s Republican nominee for the Office of Attorney General.
The people of Alabama have sent a strong message tonight. Voters from every corner of our state have made it clear they want to restore honesty, integrity and trust to the Office of Attorney General. They have spoken loudly that they want an attorney general who fights public corruption, stands against special interests and who will lead the fight to clean up the mess in Montgomery.
I stand ready to defend our rights and I’ll join with other Attorneys General across the country in the litigation over health care reform. Standing up to Washington’s growing government calls for conservative values and strong leadership. As we move towards November, the people of Alabama deserve to know whether my Democratic opponent is willing to stand up against government takeover of the health care system or duck out of the legal challenge and let liberal Washington Democrats dictate the health care of our families.
Republicans across Alabama know where I stand on the issue of cleaning up corruption and restoring the Office of Attorney General to the level of respect it projected under the leadership of Senator Jeff Sessions and Judge Bill Pryor.
It is the job of Attorney General to be a tough crime fighter and I’ll prosecute those who break our laws no matter who they are. I’m dedicated to enforcing the rule of law, regardless of personal views. I believe in a team-work approach to law enforcement and that’s why I am committed to working with District Attorneys and law enforcement officials across Alabama, giving them the support and cooperation they need to keep our communities safe and fight harmful special interests.
These are important — yet simple duties of the Attorney General. I’ll carry out these duties professionally and ethically, with strict interpretation of the law. The people of Alabama deserve no less.
I’m grateful to everyone who voted today, and I thank you for carrying out your civic duty. No matter whom you voted for in this primary – we are coming together for November. We must work together to continue Governor Riley’s work of cleaning up public corruption and finally making state government transparent and trustworthy. By sharing our conservative values we can do more than just talk about protecting children from predators — we can take action to put real programs in place that will help our families and keep our children safe. And by coming together as Republicans, we will tell liberal Washington Democrats to keep their hands out of our pockets and away from our personal freedoms.
I hope that you will join my campaign — you can visit my website at www.LutherStrange.com for more information. Together we can change Montgomery!
Luther Strange
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Election Night Speech
Luther’s Speaks to Supporters on Election Night.
Luther Strange thanks the people of Alabama for their support and confidence in him as the Republican nominee for Alabama Attorney General.
Luther Strange Endorsed by Newspapers Across Alabama
Republican candidate for attorney general Luther Strange has received the following endorsements by newspapers across Alabama:
The Birmingham News
“Luther Strange is by far the best Republican candidate for Alabama’s attorney general.” -May 24, 2010
Montgomery Advertiser
“Strange is by far the better Republican candidate.” -May 27, 2010
Opelika Auburn News
“It’s time for a change in the Alabama Attorney General’s office.” -May 24, 2010
Anniston Star
“Strange stands out first and foremost because he is not the incumbent.” -May 25, 2010
Decatur Daily
“The state attorney general’s office has to show leadership.” -May 20, 2010
Shelby County Reporter
“Strange will work hard to build strong relationships with local law enforcement and district attorneys.” -May 25, 2010
Tuscaloosa News
“Republicans would do well to select Luther Strange.” -May 28, 2010
Demopolis Times
“King long ago left behind the people of Alabama and his constituents and it’s time we returned the favor.” -May 28, 2010
Clanton Advertiser
“Strange has promised to restore integrity to the office and work with—not against—local law enforcement and district attorneys.” -May 28, 2010
Troy Messenger
” Luther Strange. He would bring expertise, experience and a new perspective to an office that has been fraught with controversy.” -May 28, 2010
Sand Mountain Reporter
“Incumbent Attorney General Troy King has done little to deserve a second term.” -May 29, 2010
For a list of endorsements by organizations and individuals, visit www.LutherStrange.com.
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Sand Mountain Reporter
Republican Primary for Attorney General: Luther Strange
Incumbent Attorney General Troy King has done little to deserve a second term. Most of his tenure has been one contentious moment after another, which have limited his effectiveness in acting as the state’s chief law enforcement officer. Luther Strange has had a solid career as an attorney and, while his prosecutorial experience is limited, he is a much better choice than King.
The Clanton Advertiser
For attorney general, we much prefer Luther Strange as the Republican nominee over incumbent Troy King. Strange has promised to restore integrity to the office and work with—not against—local law enforcement and district attorneys. Three lesser known Democrats seek their nomination, and we pick former federal prosecutor Michel Nicrosi.
Update from The Birmingham News
Campaign 2010: Gov. Bob Riley praises attorney general candidate Luther Strange in campaign flyer.
Republican Gov. Bob Riley is quoted in a campaign flyer as praising Birmingham attorney Luther Strange, saying he thinks Strange would make a great attorney general.
Strange is running in Tuesday’s Republican primary against incumbent Troy King. Riley appointed King as attorney general in March 2004 to fill a vacancy. King then won a four-year term in 2006.
”The job of the attorney general is to enforce the rule of law. I believe that Luther Strange will carry out that duty with conviction and would be a great attorney general for Alabama,” Riley is quoted as saying in a campaign flyer the Strange campaign mailed earlier this week to 100,000 likely Republican voters.
Tuscaloosa News
On the Republican side, we believe the choice is very clear. Luther Strange offers many good reasons for why he would be a good attorney general, but nowhere is that more obvious than in how his stance on bingo separates him from incumbent Troy King.
Whether you believe Alabama should have electronic bingo or not isn’t the issue. That is a public policy question outside the responsibility of attorney general. The question is whether the state’s top lawyer will waffle under pressure, avoid his duties and curry favor with powerful interests.
King has shown poor judgment. He was a featured guest at a political fundraiser hosted by bingo developer Ronnie Gilley. Later, he issued an opinion clearing the way at Gilley’s Country Crossing. A recent series of rulings by the Alabama Supreme Court underscore the point that King is not up to the task — more accurately, has shirked the task — of regulating bingo.
Demopolis Times
King long ago left behind the people of Alabama and his constituents and it’s time we returned the favor. The Demopolis Times endorses Luther Strange as the Republican candidate for attorney general in the primary.
Troy Messenger
Our take on the primary candidates
Attorney General: Luther Strange. He would bring expertise, experience and a new perspective to an office that has been frought with controversy during the recent term.
Latest Straw Poll Results
UPDATED MAY 28 - Alabama Republicans continue to show strong support for my campaign to restore honesty, integrity and trust to the office of Attorney General. Here are the latest straw poll results:
- Walker County GOP (May 27):
86% for Luther Strange
14% for Troy King
- Winston County GOP (Online, April 13 – May 15):
65% for Luther Strange
35% for Troy King
- Shelby County GOP (May 8):
82.8% for Luther Strange
17.2% for Troy King
- Autauga County GOP Executive Committee (May 8):
83% for Luther Strange
17% for Troy King
- Huntsville Tea Party (April 30):
67% for Luther Strange
30% for Troy King
- Birmingham Business Journal (as of April 30):
515 for Luther Strange
202 for Troy King
- Winston County GOP (as of April 30):
65% for Luther Strange
35% for Troy King
- Elmore & Autauga GOP (April 22)
82% for Luther Strange
18% for Troy King
- Morris & Montiel Viewpoint (April 8):
79.6% for Luther Strange
20.4% for Troy King
- Jefferson County GOP (March 13):
75% for Luther Strange
25% for Troy King
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