biggestloser.wadeonbirmingham.com
By Ginny
It’s every man/woman for him/herself on “The Biggest Loser.”
Plus, the Bama Slammers — Roger Shultz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson — swap gray shirts for blue. Can Appomattox be far behind?
An uncivil war, after the jump …
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Polls are open in Alabama, now until 7 tonight. Go vote.
We’ll have the results as they’re available tonight and Wednesday.
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Super Duper Tuesday is almost here, your chance to pick a President. Are you ready to hit the polls?
Q: Where do I vote?
A: Don’t just guess the location: Make the call today to find out. Jefferson County: 325-5550, Jefferson County (Bessemer only): 481-4105, Shelby County: 669-3913.
Q: What can I expect to see on the ballots?
A: Check out the sample ballots (PDF) by congressional district [map] and party …
Get ready for the last-minute push, Alabama, from the would-be POTUSes.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will stop by Birmingham on Monday, or in religious circles, Super Duper Tuesday Eve. Details to follow.
Bill Clinton, stumping for Hillary, added a Birmingham stop on Saturday at Knox-Windham Gym on the Miles College campus [map]. The free event takes place at 12:30 p.m.
As previously reported, Mike Huckabee returns to Alabama on Saturday, with a stop at noon in Tuscaloosa. And John McCain will be in Birmingham at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sheraton. Both events are free.
A reminder: Absentee ballots must be postmarked by Monday. Because the rest of us vote on Tuesday.
Have you made up your mind yet? Who’s your pick for prez?
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You know Alabama has hit the big time when not one but two former Arkansas governors come a’callin’ …
Former President Bill Clinton will attend a Hillary fund-raiser in Huntsville starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and $1,000 a head. To attend, call (256) 536-0770. He’ll also be at a public rally, but details have not been announced.
And candidate Mike Huckabee returns after a seven-day absence, hitting Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Shelby County, Montgomery and Dothan on Saturday (though not all at once, we assume). Times and locations have not been finalized. He previously visited Samford last Saturday.
Remember: Absentee voter registration ends today.
We vote on Tuesday.
Update: No Shelby County for Huck. The Tuscaloosa site will be noon at Open Door Baptist Church, 1761 McFarland Blvd. N.
Will you be rallying for Clinton (the other, other one), Huckabee or John McCain this weekend?
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Breaking: CNN.com reports that John Edwards plans to quit the presidential race this afternoon, meaning no trip to Birmingham on Saturday.
Arizona Senator John McCain, fresh from his victory in the Florida primary, will join the parade of presidential candidates courting Birmingham voters.
His free public event will take place 1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton by the BJCC. [map]
Alabama votes Tuesday with 23 other states to select party nominees. Also, absentee voter registration closes Thursday.
Will the state pick McCain or Mike Huckabee for the Republicans?
The videos that McCain doesn’t want you to see, after the jump …
biggestloser.wadeonbirmingham.com
By Ginny
This week on “The Biggest Loser,” it’s one team vs. the rest. Which side do Enterprise’s Roger Shultz and teammate Trent Patterson fall on? Can the Bama Slammers survive this latest challenge?
More twists than an irradiated pretzel, after the jump …
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Use extreme caution: John Edwards (the former Senator from North Carolina, not the fake psychic) is coming to Birmingham on Saturday. He had originally planned to stop in Huntsville on Wednesday, but canceled for a jaunt to New Orleans.
Not only does he want to shake your hand, he wants to control your country.
Details remain sketchy at this point, but we’ll keep you posted as the situation develops.
The state’s presidential primary is Feb. 5.
Update: Edwards will visit Huntsville on Thursday. We call this a flip-flop.
Anyone for Edwards? Anyone?
The video that Edwards doesn’t want you to see, after the jump …
Video highlights from this weekend’s visits by presidential candidates Mike Huckabee and Barack Obama …
Huckabee and Obama on Fox 6:
More after the jump …
Paul “Bear” Bryant, legendary football coach at Alabama, passed away 25 years ago today at 69.
We share a few of our favorite jokes we’ve heard time and again.
Today in politics … Dennis Kucinich dropped out of the presidential race … voter registration in Alabama closed for the primary.
And coming up this weekend, a heaping helping of handshakes and stump speeches.
First, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will speak at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Samford University’s Brock Hall [Google map | campus map]. This will be the first visit to Alabama for the Republican candidate. The event is free and open to the public.
Second, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama will hold a town hall meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at UAB’s Bartow Arena [map]. This represents the Democratic contender’s third visit to the state. The event is free and open to the public — however, attendees must pick up tickets by 9 tonight from the campaign office at 1813 Fourth Ave. N. to be admitted.
The state’s presidential primary is Feb. 5.
Are you going to see Mike or Barack this weekend?
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Fred Thompson, actor and Republican contender, dropped his bid for the presidency today. The Sheffield native had been in the race barely five months and a handful of primaries/caucuses before bowing out.
He previously served as a U.S. Senator from Tennessee for eight years before taking a role on the NBC drama, “Law and Order.” (Insert chung-chung sound effect.) His fund-raising and campaign stops included a $1,000-per-couple shindig in Mountain Brook in July, before he even announced his run.
Alabama, which holds its presidential primary in two weeks, has never had a native serve as President or Vice President. Two American Idols, but no Commanders-in-Chief.
Were you a Fredhead? Who will you support now?
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biggestloser.wadeonbirmingham.com
By Ginny
After last week’s tiny weight loss, can Roger Shultz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson drop enough to keep the Bama Slammers in the running on “The Biggest Loser”?
And what’s gum got to do with it?
Alabama’s presidential primary is less than three weeks away. But which candidate do you support? Do you even know his or her agenda?
On Feb. 5 (the sadly named Super Duper Tuesday), voters in this state will have a fresh opportunity to pick Democratic and Republican nominees, rather than let earlier states winnow down the field arbitrarily.
In our Vote 2008 coverage, we’ll bring you the issues that matter most to Alabamians, and how candidates stack up in key positions. Start by checking out the official Web sites for their platforms.
Then, try out Select a Candidate below, by filling out your choices on top issues and finding out which presidential hopeful matches up best. Tell us in the comments about your match, your actual vote-getter and why.
(You can also try glassbooth or the MyFox Candidate Matchmaker for alternate matches.)
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biggestloser.wadeonbirmingham.com
By Ginny
The Bama Slammers are back for week 2 of “The Biggest Loser: Couples.” Roger Shultz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson dropped nearly 50 pounds in the premiere, but can they stay strong in the face of double trainers and rib plates?
