Reporter endorses candidates
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Editors note: Next Tuesday, July 18th Shelby County voters will return to the polls to cast their ballots in the primary runoff election. Our hope is that voter turnout will be high and that those who have a vested interest in the future of our county and state will take the time Tuesday to make their choices known.
The endorsements below for the July 18th primary reflect our best effort to help you make an informed decision in the voting booth. No endorsements for local office have been made. These endorsements are meant to serve as a starting point for the formation of your own decision.
We hope to see you at the polls.
– Tim Prince, Editor, Publisher & President
-Lieutenant Governor &045; Luther Strange (R)
Luther Strange is the most capable candidate for Lieutenant Governor; Strange has a track record of business acumen and political success; both will serve our state well. Strange receives our endorsement for Lieutenant Governor.
-Court of Civil Appeals Judge, Place No. 3 &045; Terri Willingham Thomas (R)
Judge Thomas has a sound judicial background and is far and away the best candidate for this important job. Judge Thomas receives our endorsement for Court of Civil Appeals Judge, Place No. 3
-Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Place No. 3 &045; Sam Welch (R)
Judge Welch has impeccable credentials and a track record of sound judicial judgments as the only judge in the 35th judicial circuit. Judge Welch receives our endorsement for Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Place No. 3
-State Auditor &045; Wes Allen (R)
Wes Allen is young and lacks years of political experience; however, he brings experience of organizing and managing large budgets, enthusiasm and sincere interest in moving our state forward.
Allen receives our endorsement for State Auditor.
-Public Service Commissioner, Place No. 2
We make no endorsement in the runoff for Public Service Commissioner, Place No. 2