Election 2010: The Governor's Race

Below are links to recent interviews with Alabama gubernatorial candidates that appeared in the Opelika-Auburn News with comments provided by Dr. Don-Terry Veal, Director of the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University.

Ron Sparks
Dr. Don-Terry Veal, director of the Auburn University Center for Government Services, echoed Sparks, saying that the economy is the major issue on Alabamians' minds. "I don't think the recent issues will have an impact on swaying individuals." Veal said that "in 2005 and 2010, when AU did an Ask Alabama poll on gaming, the majority of Alabama voters supported legal gaming."
Opelika-Auburn News - Mar 13, 2010

Artur Davis 
Dr. Don-Terry Veal, executive director of the Auburn University Center for Government Services, said he thinks Davis has broad appeal. "I think as it relates to his candidacy, we're focused on an economic agenda," Veal said.
Opelika-Auburn News - Mar 6, 2010

Roy Moore
Dr. Don-Terry Veal, director of the Auburn University Center for Government Services, said "Moore's name recognition will be good for him come election time. "He has a base he is operating with," Veal said.
Opelika-Auburn News - Feb 27, 2010

Bill Johnson
Dr. Don-TerryVeal, director of the Auburn University Center for Government Services, said Johnsonâ??s international knowledge will be a plus. "He recognizes Alabama as being recognized worldwide as an industrial and high-tech powerhouse." Veal said. "He's at home with addressing issues on an international stage."
Opelika-Auburn News - Feb 21, 2010

Tim James
Dr. Don-Terry Veal, director of the Auburn University Center for Government Services, said James' position as a business owner sets him apart from other candidates.
Opelika-Auburn News - Feb 13, 2010

Kay Ivey
Experience counts Dr. Don-Terry Veal, director of the Auburn University Center for Government Services, said the economy and job creation are top concerns facing Alabama residents.
Opelika-Auburn News - Feb 6, 2010

Bradley Byrne
Dr. Don-Terry Veal, director of the Auburn University Center for Government Services, said Byrne’s message has a lot of common sense and is practical — something voters can identify with. “It’s relatively matter-of-fact,” Veal said. “That seems to be the right move for anybody.”
Opelika-Auburn News - Jan 30, 2010

Robert Bentley
Dr. Don-Terry Veal, director of the Auburn University Center for Government Services, said the main thing Bentley needs is visibility. “We [the AU Center for Government Services] know that he’s well known in the Tuscaloosa area... but we’re talking about statewide now. A resounding message needs to start cutting across other spheres in the state,” Veal said.
Opelika-Auburn News - Jan 23, 2010