Tuberville Throws Hat in Ring for Alabama Governor!

Senator Tommy Tuberville officially kicked off his campaign for Alabama Governor in Auburn, diving headfirst into key issues. He's pitching a platform that focuses on shaking up K-12 education, boosting the economy, and giving Alabama more control over federal programs.

Double Duty for Tuberville

Even though his Senate term isn't up until 2026, Tuberville plans to pull "double duty," serving out his time in Washington while simultaneously campaigning for the state's top job. He sees this as a logical next step in his commitment to serving Alabama.

Echoes of Trump

A long-time supporter of Donald Trump, Tuberville says his run for Governor aligns perfectly with Trump's goal of shifting power back to the states. He praised Trump's recent actions and emphasized Alabama's need to be ready to capitalize on them.

Education: Tuberville's Top Priority

Tuberville is laser-focused on improving K-12 education, calling it the bedrock for a strong workforce and economy. He believes Alabama has overemphasized higher education at the expense of fundamental skills. "If you can't read, if you can't write, you can't learn," he declared. He's clearly not happy with the number of young Alabamians reading below grade level.

Lottery Stance?

On the contentious topic of an education lottery, Tuberville isn't a fan personally but would leave the decision up to the Legislature and the voters. "That's going to be up to the people," he stated.

Residency Reassurance

Addressing questions about his residency, Tuberville pointed out he's owned property in Alabama since 2000 and considers it home. While acknowledging time spent in Florida and D.C., he emphasized that his roots are firmly planted in Alabama.

Continued Senate Focus

Tuberville plans to keep pushing for spending cuts and economic reforms in the Senate while hitting the campaign trail. He stressed the need to curb spending to avoid tax hikes for Alabamians.

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