(LEFT-RIGHT): VVAChapter1067President,CharlieMiller andColonel Richard H. Goldsmith, retired U.S. Army, who delivered a moving key- note speech during the 12th Annual Vietnam War Veterans Day event at Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial Park, March 23, 2024.
Chapter 1067 of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) marked the 12th Annual Vietnam War Veterans Day with a poignant ceremony at the Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, March 23, 2024, staring at 10:00 a.m. This event held special significance as it honored the end of United States involvement in the Vietnam War, aligning with the yearly commemoration date of March 29.
Anthony Daniels’ receipt of significant financial support from various Republicans, many of whom reside in Alabama.
Reed asserted the undeniable credibility of these claims, as the candidates disclosed them in their financial reports. He condemned any attempts to manipulate the electoral process, stating, “The Democratic Party should not stand idly by and let the crooks, thugs, and thieves steal the election from us.” Reed emphasized the mandate of the United States Supreme Court, which directed Alabama’s Legislature to redraw a district enabling Black representation, not to facilitate the purchase or manipulation of elections by Republicans or exploitation by Black candidates.
Despite this earlier criticism, Figures now enjoys the backing of the ADC, which was previously aligned with then-candidate Napoleon Bracy.
The District 2 seat, currently held by U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), underwent significant changes in redistricting, potentially rendering it more favorable for a Democratic candidate. With Moore’s hometown now in the first congressional district, District 2 stretches across Mobile, Washington County, and reaches the Alabama-Georgia border.
In response to Reed’s efforts to remove him from the primary ballot, Figures has pushed back, denouncing Reed’s claims as false and politically motivated. Figures asserted that his campaign had not received funds from the alleged source cited by Reed and criticized Reed’s alignment with specific candidates.
Figures emphasized his dedication to Democratic values and highlighted his experience working with prominent Democratic figures. He vows to champion the party’s priorities in Congress.
With the Republican and Democratic primaries scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th, the showdown between Figures and Daniels in the runoff election promises to be closely watched as a pivotal moment in Alabama’s political landscape.
