The AL02 seat when to Democrat Bobby Bright. The seat had been held by Republican Terry Everrett since 1992.
Via the AP: Democrats pick up Alabama congressional race
Troy University political scientist Steven Taylor attributed Bright’s strong showing to his conservative message, which he said apparently caused some voters to overlook their Republican leanings. He also attributed the win to Bright’s strong showing in Montgomery county.
“He just ran with an old school blue dog Democrat message,” Taylor said.
Yep, that sounds about right.
Bright bested Jay Love, 50.3% to 49.7%.
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November 6th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
The headline here should read “Brilliant political scientist comments brilliantly.”
November 6th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
November 6th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I would largely attribute Bright’s win to him coming across as genuine. Most people are not right-wing or left-wing ideologues and I think Bright went for the middle and it helped. By the way, I personally have never been more gratified by my participation in any other campaign, or with any other campaign staff.
November 6th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I think personality was an important feature in the campaign as well, and indeed told the AP reporter that on Tuesday night. For some reason, however, they didn’t see fit to publish my remarks in toto. I can’t imagine why not…