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State AG Troy King visits local GOP
By Tiffany Green
STAFF WRITER
There was a full house on hand to see Alabama Attorney General Troy King speak at Saturday’s Republican breakfast.
King addressed the war and the economy.
“Don’t believe it when they tell you there’s no differences in our parties,” King said.
On the war issue, he talked about McCain’s war time experience and his desire to finish what the country has began.
“There is a war to be won,” he said.
The other major issue was the economy and its direction.
“When America faces a crisis, one candidate suspended his campaign to help America,” King said. “We need someone who will lead and not follow.”
Another issue addressed was the value of human life.
“We believe life is sacred,” King said. “I tremble when I think about what the Obama administration would mean to children-born and unborn.”
King urged the crowd to get involved in their government.
“My request for you is to engage,” he said. “It’s all about government, national, state and local.”
He repeated how important issues are and standing up for Republican values.
“Don’t be afraid to tell people what you believe,” King urged. “Do it for our children.”
When asked about the recent issue of price gouging at the pump, King said his office has had about 3,000 complaints from across the state.
“We have served the first round of subpoenas, not to retailers, but to suppliers where there may have been abuse,” King said.
Paul Bussman gave a report on how Congressman Robert Aderholt voted on the recent bailout plan.
“He really fought for us,” Bussman said. “We thank him for his courage in fighting for us.”
Brenda Horn, who mans the local headquarters, urged any and all to help.
“We have great volunteers at our headquarters,” she said. “We don’t need to be afraid to talk about what we believe. I want all of us to pray for our country.”
Other attendants included Jeremy Oden, James Graves, Wayne Willingham, Barry Willingham, Doug Williams and Greg Nicholas. Those up for the runoff on Tuesday took a few moments to address the crowd and encourage them to vote.
‰ Tiffany Green can be reached by e-mail at tgreen@cullmantimes.com or by telephone at 734-2131, ext. 221.
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