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ADP Statement on Ron Sparks Decision and the 5th Congressional District
Montgomery, AL - Alabama Democrats respect the decision of Commissioner Ron Sparks to bypass the race for Congress in the 5th District and remain in the race for Governor. The dynamism of having both Congressman Artur Davis and Commissioner Ron Sparks in the Democratic Primary Race for Governor is stimulating many new ideas and much meaningful debate for Alabama voters headed into 2010.
"More and more voters are seeing both Davis and Sparks as more 'gubernatorial' than the entire Republican slate. Their platforms regarding educational excellence; maintaining a vibrant agricultural base; new partnerships for economic growth and the creation of new jobs, as well as their renewed emphasis on ethics and personal responsibility are boding well with the electorate. With each passing day I firmly believe that either of these gentlemen have a real solid chance to become Alabama's next Governor," declared Democratic State Chairman Joe Turnham.
"The 5th District is teaming with citizens who want to serve their state and nation in the United States Congress and who believe that they can run and win as Alabama Democrats. In the last 72 hours I have talked with no less than 6 outstanding men and women who have expressed serious interest in running and winning in the 5th District as a Democrat." Turnham stated.
Voters believe the odd and bizarre recent actions and behavior of Parker Griffith, combined with the infusion of new energy and passion for real integrity and honesty from the many Democrats, Independents and thoughtful Republicans who supported him last year, will spell electoral doom for Griffith and will open the race up for a new and improved Democratic Nominee in 2010.
