Reed demands AL-2 Democrat front-runners Figures, Daniels kicked off party ballot.
by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Source: 1819 News)
In a twist to the ongoing saga surrounding the Democratic primary for Alabama’s second congressional district, new developments have emerged, further complicating the race.
Joe L. Reed, a key figure in the Democratic Party, recently penned a letter to Rev. Dr. Randy Kelley, chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, expressing alarm over alleged Republican attempts to influence the primary outcome through substantial campaign donations to specific candidates.
However, additional revelations have surfaced after the March 5th primaries, shedding light on the intricate web of political maneuvering in the race.
Reports indicate that candidate Shomari Figures, middle son of Alabama Senator Vivian Figures, has been scrutinized due to significant contributions from the conservative group Project Progress and has now come under fire for his ties to Republican donors. It has been revealed that Figures received a staggering 1.7 million dollars in donations from Republican sources, further fueling speculation about the motivations behind his candidacy and raising questions about his commitment to Democratic principles.
The other candidate, Anthony Daniels, the current Democratic Minority Leader in the Alabama House of Representatives, has received untold amounts of dollars from other Republicans, adding to the situation’s complexity.
In comments given to 1819 News late Saturday, Daniels rejected Reed’s efforts after the primaries.”Bless their hearts, I am not going to waste one ounce of my time on their desperate attempt to distract voters before Tuesday’s election,” Daniels said. Instead, I am focusing my attention on winning this race with the full sup- port of the people in District 2 so I can go to Washington and deliver on eliminating the federal tax on overtime for hourly workers and creating good-paying jobs for District 2.”
In response to these developments, Daniels reiterated his commitment to the campaign, vowing to remain focused on the issues affecting District 2 and dismissing Reed’s allegations as a distraction from voters’ real concerns.
The race for Alabama’s second congressional district grows increasingly contentious, with competing narratives and shifting allegiances shaping the political landscape. Each new revelation raises the stakes, leaving voters to ponder the true motivations behind the candidates vying for their support.
In the closing letter to the Alabama Democratic Party chairman Dr. Kelley, Joe Reed urged the party to consider the implications of the reported Republican funding strongly. “The Alabama Democratic Party owes it to the people of Alabama, in general, and the Democratic Party voters, in particular, to expose this political shenanigan,” Reed stated. “The Republicans cannot buy this election without buying the people whose campaigns they are funding. I have been telling all who will listen for the last 50 years that you cannot send a lunch by a hungry boy. He will eat!”
READ THE ENTIRE LETTER ADDRESSED TO REV. DR. RANDY KELLEY
