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Entries for November 28th, 2007

Alabama’s Most Influential Political Blogs

I agree with Brian that he has a great site, but the most influential blog is without a doubt, Doc’s Political Parlor. I have included my ranking on the sidebar though, just for fun…
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Big Kudos to Davis

Rep. Artur Davis should get much praise for getting involved in the looming Alabama Medicaid crisis, which as he says, affects many other states and is an issue Congress needs to look at. Medicaid is such an important program, that we can’t afford to let healthcare services for the poor suffer in the ways it seems it will without intervention.

Davis seeking solution to state Medicaid woes- al.com

New South Presidential Endorsement Wide Open

The New South Coalition in Alabama will give its presidential primary endorsement this weekend, and the race is wide open. The way Barack Obama’s candidacy has played out here has been extremely interesting, with many prominent African-Americans in the state openly stating they don’t believe Obama has a chance to win because of his race. It isn’t sad that they are supporting other candidates, but it is truly saddening if that is the only reason.

montgomeryadvertiser.com ::  New South will endorse a presidential candidate