U.S. Senate candidate Bradley Byrne visits St. Clair County

Published 7:20 pm Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Bradley Byrne, a Mobile native, sixth generation Alabamian, business attorney, husband, father and current Republican Congressman serving Alabama’s 1st congressional district attended lunch this past Thursday, March 21, as the keynote speaker for the St. Clair County Republican luncheon at City Market. 

He came not only as a current Congressman, but as of February 20, 2019, a U.S. Senate candidate for the upcoming 2020 election, the only to have announced his intention to run thus far. If elected, he would replace current Senator Doug Jones (D).

Byrne, speaking for roughly 15-20 minutes before opening the floor for questions, began by praising the beauty of St. Clair County and calling those that get to call it home “blessed.” 

The hot topics included areas such as the border wall and the need for protection for our nation, citing the immense cost of illegal immigration on our system as detrimental and even dangerous. 

Laying out his platform, he made it clear that he supported the “Godly values as intended by our Forefathers,” and acknowledged the lack of that as a priority from his opposing party. He stated he stands behind Veterans, the 2nd Amendment, agriculture, free speech and deregulating for the benefit of continued economic advancement.

“Democratic monopoly over the media” also was discussed, with the observation that “crazy antics lead to more coverage.” Antics mentioned being such things as “Medicaid for all”- which as it stands, “has no logical route for funding despite the promises of the Dem party.”  Late term abortions were mentioned and Byrne even reflected on recent activity in Washington as he has seen the support of the left for abortions past 20 weeks at which point pain would be scientifically evident for the developing fetus. 

These points and others set a foundation for his argument against current incumbent Doug Jones. Acknowledging the lack of representation, Byrne stated, “my eye is on Doug Jones. I’m gonna vote the way Alabama wants me to vote- because I am Alabama.” 

Recounting his raising, Byrne told how his parents grew up in Mobile during The Great Depression.

“Mom said it was a good day when they got three meals.”

His father was drafted and sent to the Pacific, came home to marry his mother and together they started a family and played a part in building a great economy.

In wrapping up, Byrne said that often he considers what his father, who has now passed, would say to his son that is a congressman? And he imagines it would go something like this:

“Quit whining- buck up and do what you need to do to pass on to my grandchildren what we passed on to you,” which he finished by saying was exactly his goal.

For more information about Bradley Byrne, visit www.bradleybyrne.com.