Several updates on what I’m hearing on the 2010 race for governor in Alabama. First, the Steve Flowers column below gives absolutely no copy to Sue Bell Cobb while indicating he thinks there may be a self-funded unknown Republican candidate (ala Fob James) who may enter the race. I also was told today that there are MANY people trying to talk the Chief Justice out of running. My response was that very few people have been able to say no to Paul Hubbert (Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom being the latest)…but we will see.

Bradley Byrne is still lurking in the wings on the Republican side, along with Roy Moore and Luther Strange. I agree with Steve Flowers (UPDATE: AND Sebastian Kitchen) that Luther will find the gubernatorial campaign hard to resist, but will ultimately decide to take on Troy King for attorney general. All indications are that Bradley Byrne is in, and may even have the support of the sitting Governor (though I’m getting conflicting information on that point).

So it’s looking to line up this way at this point (in order of likelihood to enter the race)…

Republicans
Tim James
Robert Bentley
Bradley Byrne
Tony Petelos
Kay Ivey
Roy Moore

Democrats
Artur Davis
Ron Sparks
Roger Bedford
Sue Bell Cobb

It’s certainly looking like a run-off could happen on either or both sides of the race, and you have the “unnamed candidate” scenario outlined by Flowers. There is no lack of interest and discussion in every political circle, as the race should be firmed up within a month.

montgomeryadvertiser.com :: 
STEVE FLOWERS: Entrants lining up in horserace for governor.

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