Alabama Primary 5 Feb 2007

Just a reminder for all Alabamians that the Alabama primary is 5 Feb 2007.

FAQ: The Alabama Primary System and Its Effects on Election 2008

Posted on January 9th, 2008 by Steve

Do the Alabama Republicans and Alabama Democrats hold their primaries on the same day?
Yes, the Alabama Republican Party and the Alabama Democratic Party are both hosting their primaries Tuesday, February 5

Who can vote in the primaries?
Anyone who is registered to vote 10 days before the primary is allowed to vote in the Republican or Democratic primary. Whether declared Republican, Democrat, or Independent you can vote in the open Republican primary or the open Democratic primary.

I turned in a voter registration application. Am I registered to Vote?

Just because you turned in a voter registration application does not necessarily mean you are registered to vote. Once your application has been processed by your local board of registrars, you should receive an acknowledgement from the registrars indicating the status of your application. This acknowledgement will usually be a voter identification card confirming that you are registered to vote. However, if your application was incomplete, you may receive a letter requesting additional information to complete your application. If you are unsure about the status of your application, you can always call your local board of registrars and check.

Is Mitt’s run for the White House done if he doesn’t win 1st in Michigan?
No, not by a long shot. He is leading all Republicans in the delegate count with ‘two silvers and a gold’, and a second place in Michigan would obviously be more disappointing than a first, but will still carry the banner of the consensus conservative candidate.

What is a consensus conservative candidate?
Mitt is the standard bearer of the Reagan Coalition of social conservatives, fiscal conservatives, and national security conservatives. Senator McCain has strongly favored a comprehensive immigration approach, which included work visas for illegals, higher CAFE standards for automobiles, which hurts the American automobile industry, and the (in)famous McCain-Feingold legislation that limits campaign contributions.

Governor Huckabee, on the other hand, has supported in-state tuition for illegal immigrants, raised numerous state taxes, and pardoned more inmates than the three previous Arkansas Governors combined.

Why should I vote for Mitt Romney for President?
Alabama has a growing economy, increased developed and jobs are coming into the state. Alabamians need Mitt Romney’s proposed tax cuts to complement Alabama’s growth. Romney will bring proven executive, private sector experience to Washington D.C., so the Federal Government will work more like Fed Ex, and not like the Government that incompetently reacted to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Mitt Romney knows how to work with Democrats as he was Governor of Massachusetts with an entirely Democratic legislature, and implemented a market-based health insurance program for all state residents. Mitt is intelligent and articulate as well. He has an MBA and law degree from Harvard, and is one of the strongest public speakers in the entire 2008 field of presidential candidates.

With Romney as President, Alabamians can trust that their taxes will stay low, their country will have a strong, proactive national defense, and a leader who will support pro-family legislation as he has lived family values.

Q. Does my vote really make a difference?

A. "Just" one vote can and often does make a difference in the outcome of an election. Here are some recent examples of real elections decided by one vote.

• In 1997, Vermont State representative Sydney Nixon was seated as an apparent one vote winner, 570 to 569. Mr Nixon resigned when the State House determined, after a recount, that he had actually lost to his opponent Robert Emond 572 to 571.

• In 1989, a Lansing, Michigan School District millage proposition failed when the final recount produced a tie vote 5,147 for, and 5,147 against. On the original vote count, votes against the proposition were ten more than those in favor. The result meant that the school district had to reduce its budget by $2.5 million.

• In 1994, Republican Randall Luthi and Independent Larry Call tied for a seat in the Wyoming House of Representatives from the Jackson Hole area with 1,941 votes each. A recount produced the same result. Mr. Luthi was finally declared the winner when, in a drawing before the State Canvassing Board, a pingpong ball bearing his name was pulled from the cowboy hat of Democratic Governor Mike Sullivan.

• In 1997, South Dakota Democrat John McIntyre led Republican Hal Wick 4,195 to 4,191 for the second seat in Legislative District 12 on election night. A subsequent recount showed Wick the winner at 4,192 to 4,191. The State Supreme Court however, ruled that one ballot counted for Wick was invalid due to an overvote. This left the race a tie. After hearing arguments from both sides, the State Legislature voted to seat wick 46 to 20.

Do you have any more information on Alabama’s primary?

http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/2008/ElectionInfo2008.aspx

http://www.uselections.com/al/al.htm

http://www.voteal.org/qa.htm