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By Phillip Rawls The Associated Press A Democratic congressman seeking to be Alabama’s first black governor has run into an early obstacle - a fight with the highest-ranking black in his party.
A Democratic congressman seeking to be Alabama's first black governor has run into an early obstacle -- a fight with the highest ranking black in his party.
Sam Jones said Davis is a candidate with "leadership ability, experience, and positive vision for Alabama's future."
Doctors who perform abortions on demand would face time in prison if most Republicans running for governor in Alabama had their way.
Alabama’s two Democratic gubernatorial candidates say they favor taxing and regulating gambling in Alabama if approved by the state’s voters.
U.S. Rep. Artur Davis is rarely described as a conservative, but on many social issues, there is little difference between the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful and some of Alabama's staunchest conservatives.
Sarah Palin brought her book-signing tour to North Carolina's Fort Bragg today as thousands greeted the former Republican vice presidential candidate in a campaign-like gathering that tested military rules involving politicians.
It’s tough being Artur Davis. In the span of just over a week, Davis has taken hits for being black – and then, not black enough.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson is no longer being critical of Rep. Artur Davis of Birmingham for voting against a health care overhaul bill in the House.
Rev. Jesse Jackson backed off his criticism of Rep. Artur Davis Thursday night, issuing a statement saying he has "abiding admiration" of the Alabama Democrat. Read more...
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Ala. Congressman Artur Davis responded Thursday to comments made by Rev. Jesse Jackson, a day after the civil rights activist criticized Davis for voting against the health care bill.