Stan McDonald Defends Guy Hunt's Legacy

0:00Former ethics commissioner and limestone county probate judge, Stan Mcdonald is standing up for the legacy of ex Alabama governor, Guy Hunt. This comes after state house pro-tim Chris Pringle, a Republican for mobile, criticized Hunt while arguing against close primaries last week. Mcdonald, who once served as Hunt's deputy chief of staff, claims Hunt fell victim to a Democrat smear campaign that began in 1986. Hunt resigned in 1993 following convictions for theft and ethics issues, though he later received a pardon. Hunt's challenges lingered until his death in 2009, according to Mcdonald, who insist his old boss was innocent all along. He views Hunt as a trailblazer for Republicans in Alabama during tough times. McDonald credits Hunt, with pioneering Republican success in the state, including being the first to bring Ronald Reagan to Alabama back when Reagan was California's governor. He calls Hunt a god-fearing leader whose spirit paved the way for today's party gains.

1:00This back and forth highlights ongoing tensions in Alabama GOP circles over primaries and party history, as debates continue in the legislature. Local news, powered by AI, this is Birmingham News Today.