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Jeff Sessions campaign releases new tv ad calling out Tommy Tuberville’s hedge fund ‘fraud scheme’

With less than a week before the Alabama U.S. Senate runoff, Jeff Sessions’ campaign on Thursday issued a new television ad dubbed, “SCANDAL,” which immediately began airing across the Yellowhammer State. The ad follows Sunday’s New York Times’ report on Tommy Tuberville’s hedge fund disaster, which Sessions is calling a “fraud scheme.” Jeff Sessions issued a statement calling on Tuberville to release the victims from the non-disclosure agreements Tuberville made the victims sign. Tuberville has yet to respond. “Earlier this week, Tommy Tuberville’s campaign chairman went on the radio to try to explain away Tuberville’s fraud scandal,” Sessions said of Tuberville’s campaign chairman. “Tuberville is in hiding and refuses to answer questions himself. [The campaign chairman] tried to say Tuberville was just an innocent investor and a victim. Hogwash. If Tuberville was just an innocent investor whose name was being used, why did he do interviews in 2009 about his new job as a ‘stock guru’? Why was he passing out business cards, saying he was the ‘managing partner’ of the fraudulent hedge fund?” Watch the ad below: Transcript of SCANDAL TUBERVILLE: I’m Tommy Tuberville and I’m… NARRATOR: We interrupt this Washington-funded Tuberville ad for Breaking News.Alabama does NOT take orders from Washington. NARRATOR: Fact: Tuberville’s Washington’s choice, engulfed in scandal. His firm cheated people out of millions. Fact: Tuberville was sued for fraud, had a secret deal out of court… while his partner got a ten year sentence. Fact: Washington fears Jeff Sessions. [Fact Graphic: Sessions stopped open borders and bad trade deals.] Sessions has the courage to stand up to the mob. [Fact Graphic: Sessions opposes erasing America’s history, defunding the police.] Don’t bow to Washington, standup for Alabama and Sessions. SESSIONS: I’m Jeff Sessions, and I approve this ad.

New ad from Senate-hopeful Tommy Tuberville aims to combat ‘fake news’ attacks

U.S. Senate-hopeful, Republican candidate Tommy Tuberville on Saturday released a new television ad aimed at combatting what he calls a “a series of false, fake news-style attacks launched by opponent Bradley Byrne.” “Career politicians like Bradley Byrne are desperate to hang on to their paychecks and power and protect their place in the D.C. swamp,” Tuberville said. “Our new commercial shares some hard truths about Bradley Byrne’s fake news attacks, and it tells voters exactly where we stand in a no-nonsense, straight-forward style.” Tuberville faces former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, state Rep. Arnold Mooney, businessmanStanley Adair and Ruth Page Nelson in the crowded Republican primary on March 3, 2020. Watch Tuberville’s ad below:

Jim Zeigler launches ad focused on Montgomery corruption

With just eight days to go until the Nov. 6 general election, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler launched a $10,000 broadcast campaign ad buy Monday to urge voters to support him in next week’s midterm elections. The 30-second spot titled, “Why are Montgomery politicians fighting against Jim Zeigler?” highlights Zeigler’s actions challenging what he calls “waste, mismanagement and corruption” in Montgomery. Zeigler says he has “a limited campaign budget and must use every way to get more bang for the buck.” His ad is running only in the Birmingham market. “We figured out ways to make our slender $10,000 ad campaign have the impact of $300,000,” Zeigler explained. Zeigler will face Democratic challenger Miranda Joseph next Tuesday. Joseph, who has been the Democratic nominee for State Auditor the past three general elections, automatically advanced to the general election, as she faced no primary opponent. Zeigler previously defeated Joseph in 2015. He has held the position ever since. Watch the spot below: Text of the Zeigler ad: Why are Montgomery politicians fighting against Jim Zeigler? Because Zeigler is a State Auditor who fights corruption and wasteful spending. Zeigler stands for us, the taxpayers. Not for Montgomery politicians. Jim Zeigler filed the initial ethics complaint against Robert Bentley and challenged no-bid contracts. Zeigler has a consistent record of fighting misuse of taxpayer money. Vote Jim Zeigler, a State Auditor for us.

Kay Ivey’s campaigns says opponent Walt Maddox ‘takes lying to a whole new level’

Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Walt Maddox released his first statewide campaign ad of the general election campaign on Saturday where he introduces himself to Alabama saying he’s “pro-life” and “pro-Second Amendment.” But Gov. Kay Ivey‘s campaign quickly responded to the new ad saying Maddox is telling a flat out lie. “Walt Maddox promises not to lie, yet he just told two lies in 30 seconds. That takes lying to a whole new level – even for a politician like Walt Maddox,” wrote Ivey’s campaign. “When you look at his true position on abortion and the gun grabbing allies he pals around with, it’s clear Walt Maddox is too extreme for Alabama. Maddox and pro-life issues The Ivey campaign questioned Maddox joining with Planned Parenthood in opposing the Constitutional Amendment that acknowledges the sanctity of life. When asked by a radio DJ on 95.3 whether he is pro-life or pro-choice, Maddox replied, “It’s complicated.” Maddox and the 2nd Amendment Maddox’s critics also question whether or not he is truly pro 2nd Amendment as he refused to complete the NRA’s candidate survey and has been endorsed by Moms Demand Action, the same gun control group that endorsed Hillary Clinton. Watch Maddox’s ad below:

Kay Ivey releases tv ad highlighting jobs, education and corruption cleanup

Governor Kay Ivey‘s campaign on Monday released a new statewide TV ad sharing her story and accomplishments as Governor. “She got her picture behind the Governor’s desk. Then signed it on the back, ‘this is as close as I’ll ever get,’” the ad begins. Little did she know as a young girl, she’d actually make her way behind that desk once again as the state’s chief executive. In the ad, Ivey highlights the progress Alabama has made under her leadership: making record investments in our schools, cleaning up government corruption and creating 16,000 new jobs and counting. “Alabama is a place where dreams come true. And working together, it always will be,” Ivey closes. Watch the ad below:

Ag Commissioner race takes dark turn with ‘flat out lie’ in new ad

With just eight days to go before Primary Runoff Election Day, accusations are flying in the Yellowhammer State. In race for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries candidate Gerald Dial is hurling insults at his GOP-opponent Rick Pate. In a newly released campaign ad, Dial dredges up a 32 year old divorce document between Pate and his ex-wife, Carolyn Pate. The ad references a June 1986 divorce petition filed by Carolyn, that states “the Wife avers that the Husband has committed actual violence to her person and from his manner and conduct toward her, she is reasonably convinced that he will commit further violence upon her person, intended with danger to her life and health.” “I denied that then and I deny that now,” Pate told the Decatur Daily referencing the alleged violence. He explained both he and his wife exchanged mean comments during the divorce, but now are on good terms and exchange annual Christmas cards. According to Pate, in May Carolyn “wrote a note ‘to whom it may concern’ that said they had a good marriage until the divorce, when hurtful words were exchanged.” By the time the final divorce documents were filed, there was no mention of violence or restraining orders as the two were on more amicable terms. In defense of Pate Ronda McCaul Walker, a former candidate for Alabama’s State Senate District 25, took to Facebook Monday to call out Dial’s ad. “Voters say they hate negative political ads, so why do candidates continue to go negative? Because negative campaigning gets votes. You say you hate it, but then you go and vote for the most negative candidate in the race. If the negativity and lies didn’t fool you, trust me, candidates wouldn’t do it,” wrote Walker. “There is a political commercial running right now about my friend Rick Pate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries that tells a flat out lie. A nasty one, too. Rick’s opponent accuses him of spousal abuse, an accusation he fabricated from a 32 year old divorce document.” Pate’s current wife, to whom he’s been married to for 30 years, Julie Dismukes Pate also took to Facebook in defense of her husband. “Rick denied this claim and in the final divorce papers nothing was mentioned about it,” Julie explained. “By the time she returned to her home in CA, they were on amicable terms and she has recently written a letter to that effect for Rick to share.” Read Walker and Dismukes Pate’s full posts below. Ronda McCaul Walker Voters say they hate negative political ads, so why do candidates continue to go negative? Because negative campaigning gets votes. You say you hate it, but then you go and vote for the most negative candidate in the race. If the negativity and lies didn’t fool you, trust me, candidates wouldn’t do it. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that the law allows political candidates to lie in their TV ads. Yep, honesty and proof of claims required for brand advertising are not required for political ads. Nike & Coca-Cola would be sued for lying to you on a TV commercial, but it is perfectly ok for a politician to lie to you during the 6 o’clock news. The onus is on you to verify the facts purported in the ad, but most people don’t go to that trouble they just buy the lie hook, line, and sinker. There is a political commercial running right now about my friend Rick Pate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries that tells a flat out lie. A nasty one, too. Rick’s opponent accuses him of spousal abuse, an accusation he fabricated from a 32 year old divorce document. Rick’s ex-wife recently wrote a letter saying Rick NEVER abused her. But that inconvenient truth doesn’t seem to matter to Rick’s opponent. Rick Pate and his wife Julie Dismukes Pate have been married for 30 years and they have two sons. Imagine the impact of this lie on his family. It’s not ok. We say we want better people to run for office. We say we are tired of the liars and cheaters. Well, let’s prove that on July 17 and reject the same ole, same ole. I encourage everyone in the State of Alabama to vote for my friend Rick Pate for Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries. Vote July 17! Julie Dismukes Pate SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT – Gerald Dial has started running his negative commercial against Rick in the race for Commissioner of Ag and Industries accusing him of domestic violence. I am going on record right now and saying that it is a LIE! It is a lie by a desperate career politician who will say anything to get elected. THE TRUTH – Gerald Dial searched Rick’s legal record and found NOTHING – not an arrest, not a lawsuit – NOTHING until he came across a divorce document from 32 years ago where his ex-wife claimed she felt physically threatened and had a restraining order issued against Rick. Rick denied this claim and in the final divorce papers nothing was mentioned about it. By the time she returned to her home in CA, they were on amicable terms and she has recently written a letter to that effect for Rick to share. Rick never did anything to harm his ex-wife and also in 30 years of marriage has certainly never done anything to harm me. This is a LIE by a despicable old career politician who needs to be sent home. I know that I do not need to convince those who know Rick personally, but please help us spread the TRUTH to those who do not. Thanks for standing with us, Julie July 17 runoff In the June 5 primary, Pate took home 40.37 percent of the vote. Meanwhile Dial garnered 29.98 percent. As no candidate received at least 50 percent of the statewide vote, the two are headed to a runoff. They will face-off on Tuesday, July 17 where voters will decide who advances to the general election. As no Democratic

Jim Zeigler uses royal wedding as bait for cost-effective ad-buy

During the early morning hours on Saturday while tens of thousands of Alabamians were up and watching the royal wedding, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler launched his first campaign ad of 2018. The 30-second ad titled, “Why Are Montgomery Politicians Fighting against Jim Zeigler?” highlights Zeigler’s actions challenging what he calls “waste, mismanagement and corruption.” Text of the Zeigler spot: Why are Montgomery politicians fighting against Jim Zeigler? Because Zeigler is a State Auditor who fights corruption and wasteful spending. Zeigler stands for us, the taxpayers. Not for Montgomery politicians. Jim Zeigler filed the initial ethics complaint against Robert Bentley and challenged no-bid contracts. Zeigler has a consistent record of fighting misuse of taxpayer money. Vote Jim Zeigler, a State Auditor for us. Zeigler chose to run the ad from 2:00 – 6:00 a.m. because he has “a limited campaign budget and must use every way to get more bang for the buck.” “We knew that TV spots at 2 to 6 a.m. Saturday are cheap,” Zeigler explained. “We also knew that thousands of folks who are not normally up and watching TV would tune in for the wedding. The decision to run the wedding ads was a no-brainer.” Zeigler says the TV audience for the royal wedding was especially heavy with female voters. The spot, which began 17 days before the June 5 primary, will run through election election eve. Watch Zeigler’s ad below:

2018 gubernatorial ad roundup: May 4 edition

The June 5 Republican and Democratic primary is only 32 days away and Alabama’s gubernatorial candidates have taken to the internet and the airwaves with campaign ads in hopes of swaying Yellowhammer State voters to their side. Tommy Battle rolled out the big guns just in time to get voters prepared for the primaries; deploying eight new video ads this week. Sue Bell Cobb continued her campaign tradition, releasing a new ad for the seventh week in a row. Republicans Tommy Battle: Title: Free2Teach – Amanda Published: April 26, 2018 Tone: Philanthropic Title: Free2Teach – Lauren Published: April 26, 2018 Tone: Altruistic Title: Free2Teach – Kyleen Published: April 26, 2018 Tone: Benevolent Title: Free2Teach – Maria Published: April 26, 2018 Tone: Generous Title: Free2Teach – Meet Eula Published: April 26, 2018 Tone: Familial Title: Battle Debate – Economy Published: April 26, 2018 Tone: Timeous Title: The Real Story Behind Recruiting Toyota-Mazda Published: April 26, 2018 Tone: Bolstering Title: Tommy Battle Stands With Our Veterans Published: April 26, 2018 Tone: Patriotic Democrats Sue Bell Cobb: Title: Stay focused on that WAG… Published: April 30, 2018 Tone: Playful

Tommy Battle launches first campaign ad

Huntsville mayor and gubernatorial hopeful Tommy Battle released his first television campaign spot on Tuesday afternoon on his social media platforms. Starting on Wednesday morning, the 30 second spot will air on network TV, cable TV, and digital media across Alabama The ad focuses on the ongoing battle to make Alabama better than it is today. It also touts Battle’s values, stances, and success in recruiting 24,000 jobs to the state. “If the battle is to make Alabama better. Then maybe we need a Battle to lead us. Tommy Battle for Governor,” concludes the ad. Battle first shared the ad with his supporters Tuesday afternoon on Facebook. “FIRST LOOK: Our first television campaign spot will be broadcast statewide starting tomorrow! It’s a big deal. I wanted my supporters to get the first look,” wrote Battle. “As your next Governor, I will always stand up and defend our shared conservative values. It’s time for a new vision and direction for our state! #BattleforGovernor In a statement about the ad, Battle said he wanted voters to know where he stands on the issues. “The momentum for our campaign continues to grow in every corner of the state. We have 5 weeks before the June 5 Republican primary. I want voters to know where I stand on the issues and what my vision and plan is to move this state forward,” explained Battle. Watch the ad below:

NAACP slams Kay Ivey’s Confederate monuments campaign ad

The Alabama NAACP is taking a stand against Gov. Kay Ivey‘s most recent campaign ad highlighting her support of protecting the state’s Confederate monument. The group met at the capitol in Montgomery, Ala. Saturday afternoon to condemn the ad. “We’re upset about her using this campaign ad to attract voters to tell people why they should vote for her,” said Benard Simelton, the president of the Alabama NAACP, according to CNN. Silmelton believes there are a lot of other things Ivey could have made “the hallmark of her campaign.” “There are a lot of others things she could have made the hallmark of her campaign– education, our horrible criminal justice system. She could have talked about those things that are very, very important to the state of Alabama,” Simelton added. The ad in question was released by Ivey’s campaign last Tuesday as part of her election bid for a full-term as Governor. In the 30-second spot, Ivey says “when special interests wanted to tear down our historical monuments, I said no!” In response she signed a law to protect the monuments. The law, the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, which preserves all historical monuments on public property that have been in place for at least 40 years, was passed in May 2017. Ivey’s campaign is defending the ad saying it “we shouldn’t … tear down history.” “Our ad highlights a law that was passed by the legislature and signed by the governor to protect all of our historical monuments. We can’t, and we shouldn’t change, erase or tear down history. We should learn from all of it,” the campaign said in a statement.

Kay Ivey campaign ad praises controversial Confederate monument law

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday released a campaign praising a controversial law she signed prohibiting the removal of Confederate monuments in Alabama. In the 30-second spot, Ivey says “when special interests wanted to tear down our historical monuments, I said no!” In response she signed a law to protect the monuments. “We can’t change or erase our history, but here in Alabama, we know something Washington doesn’t — to get where we’re going means understanding where we’ve been,” she says in the ad as the camera pans around the Confederate memorial outside the state capitol building in Montgomery, Ala. On May 25, 2017, Ivey signed into law the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, which preserves all historical monuments on public property that have been in place for at least 40 years. Ivey’s campaign said the ad is slated to run statewide for a week. Ivey faces Huntsville mayor Tommy Battle, State Sen. Bill Hightower and Evangelist Scott Dawson in the June 5 Republican primary. The winner will go on to face the Democratic nominee in the general election, to be selected among: Tuscaloosa mayor Walt Maddox; former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, along with Christopher Countryman, James Fields, Doug Smith and Anthony White in the June 5 Democratic primary. Watch the ad below:

Martha Roby challenger Barry Moore releases new campaign video

Enterprise-Republican, State Rep. Barry Moore announced his first campaign video of the new year Saturday morning on his personal Facebook page. “New Campaign Video! Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. Please help me get my message out. I ask for each of my Facebook friends to please like and share my video and to like my campaign page www.facebook.com/barrymooreforcongress,” Moore posted on Facebook. In the video, which the campaign released Friday afternoon, several 2nd District residents who know Moore tell watchers, “Why Barry.” Moore is one of several primary challengers to 2nd District incumbent Rep. Martha Roby. Moore will face Roby, along with Army veteran Tommy Amason, and Roy Moore’s former campaign manager Rich Hobson in the GOP primary June 5.

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