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Politics in Alabama being conservative, Democrats often vote like Republicans, so the G.O.P. counts on Session's name recognition to give him an edge for this open seat. Like his opponent, Sessions is passionately anti-drug and pro-family, but he's also campaigning on a Republican platform of lower taxes and fiscal frugality. He's for "modest cuts" in spending, but he vows to stand by Medicare and Social Security. If elected, Sessions would give the g.o.p. control of both Alabama Senate seats for the first time since Reconstruction...
BORN: Sept. 11, 1932, Mobile EDUCATION: McGill High School, graduated, 1950 FAMILY: Wife, Karen; five children RELIGION: Roman Catholic MILITARY: Navy, 1952-54 OCCUPATION: Moving-and-storage-company executive POLITICAL CAREER: Alabama House, 1971-79, Senate, 1979-83; sought Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, 1982; U.S. House, 1984- ADDRESS: P.O. Box 7641, Mobile...
BORN: May 18, 1948, Pensacola, Fla. EDUCATION: U of South Alabama, B.S., 1974; Boston U, M.B.A., 1990 FAMILY: Wife, Maureen; one child RELIGION: Methodist MILITARY: Marines, 1967-70 OCCUPATION: Investment broker; financial planner POLITICAL CAREER: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1994 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 85085, Mobile...
QUOTE OF NOTE: "There is a price tag for being a trained seal, only Sonny Callahan isn't picking up the tab. Alabama's seniors, children, students and workers...
BORN: Oct. 3, 1944, Ashland EDUCATION: U of Alabama, B.S, 1965 FAMILY: Wife, Patsy Adams; four children RELIGION: Baptist MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Auto dealer; trucking-company executive; farmer POLITICAL CAREER: Ashland city council, 1972-76, candidate for mayor, 1976 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 700, Ashland...