Tag: The Jeff Poor Show

Former Alabama Republican Party chairman and lieutenant gubernatorial candidate John Wahl warned of growing voter enthusiasm among Democrats nationally during Thursday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show."

On Tuesday, State Auditor Andrew Sorrell discussed a possible end to Alabama's state income tax as suggested by Republican lieutenant gubernatorial nominee John Wahl.

On Wednesday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Republican First Congressional District candidate Austin Sidwell discussed the growing financial challenges of running a household in Alabama, including navigating the affordability of childcare and rising grocery prices.

According to Sorrell, consultants currently take a 15% cut of all media buys in elections, with payments coming from donors regardless of a campaign's success.

During an episode of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Aderholt said that he was accompanied by about 30 fellow legislators from both parties to the historic location.

On Thursday's episode of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) discussed the recent primary election wins notched by Socialist Democrats in New York State.

On Thursday's episode of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) provided additional information to the public on his background as a veteran of the U.S. military.

During a Thursday episode of FM Talk 106.5's "Midday Mobile," former Navy SEAL and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Jared Hudson, is chiding U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) after Moore failed to reach the necessary 50% voter threshold to avoid a GOP runoff despite spending $10 million dollars campaigning in the primary season.

On Thursday's broadcast of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," former Alabama Republican Party chairman and candidate for Lt. governor, John Wahl, reaffirmed his support for transitioning Alabama's congressional map to a 7-0 conservative-dominated layout.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) voiced his frustration with the American Conservative Fund PAC for sending mailers across the state supporting some legislative candidates and attacking others without the candidates' approval.

During a Thursday episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," former Alabama Republican Party chairman and GOP candidate for lieutenant governor John Wahl spoke about the need for conservative officials to act with increased intensity and resolve in the face of growing Democratic attacks on American values.

During a Tuesday discussion on Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," candidate for Secretary of State Caroleene Dobson expressed support for closing primaries in Alabama.

State Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) joined Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5 this week to discuss legislation that recently passed the Alabama Senate requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in Alabama's public schools.

On a Wednesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) discussed legislation broadening the scope of penalties for those who lead police chases in Alabama.

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) weighed in on the possibility of Republicans holding onto the majority following midterms during a discussion this week on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show."

On Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth continued his verbal assault on the Ivey administration's decision to borrow $730 million against future tax receipts to finance the West Alabama Highway project, also known as the West Alabama Corridor.

During an interview with Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said he anticipated the 2024 CHOOSE Act would ultimately make Alabama one of the "strongest" school choice states in the country.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), the frontrunner for the Republican nod for governor, says he is in favor of a referendum that would allow voters to determine what, if any, gambling should be legal in Alabama.

Friday, during his weekly appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Elliott warned that Gov. Kay Ivey's decision to forgo any federal matching on the West Alabama Corridor will mean more outcomes similar to that of the Tuscaloosa AL-69 project.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), a candidate for U.S. Senate in Alabama, said an incident involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shooting an apparent protester in Minneapolis was a "resistance towards law enforcement" led by blue state politicians.

On Monday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth sounded off about the Ivey administration's decision to borrow $730 million against future tax receipts to finance the West Alabama Highway project, also known as the West Alabama Corridor.

Last week, a report from Alabama Daily News via the Bond Buyer revealed that the Alabama Highway Authority is selling $730 million in bonds to fund 80 miles of the West Alabama Corridor project.

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, said the Trump administration's border policy appeared to be having a meaningful impact on the impact of illegal drugs on the streets.

Last month, Inside Alabama Politics (IAP), part of Alabama Daily News, reported that then-lame-duck U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) attempted to "barter" his vote on a March 2024 "minibus" appropriations bill with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for help on a potential political appointment.

Last week, Montgomery County Circuit Judge J.R. Gaines ordered the State of Alabama and the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to enter into mediation to resolve a lawsuit brought by Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) over their rule requiring transfer students using CHOOSE Act funds to sit out from athletics for a year.

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl took to the airwaves on Tuesday to clarify his and the party’s relationship with the Alabama Education Association and to dispel some of the misinformation spread by AEA consultant Brad Presnall, who made it sound like the relationship was stronger than it is.

Last week, State Education Superintendent Eric Mackey announced that Alabama had lost more than 5,800 students in its public schools.