Democrat kicks off campaign for Ala. Supreme Court: Christian, pro-life

[Thom Little]

Russell County Circuit Judge Al Johnson kicked off his campaign for a state Supreme Court seat Tuesday with a promise to stand up for "everyday folks" and not be a candidate of trial lawyers or business interests.

"I'm a Christian, and proud of it. I own a gun, and I hunt with it. I'm pro-life, pro-death penalty and against gay marriage. And yes, I'm a Democrat," Johnson said in a statement.

Johnson, who announced in August that he was a Democratic candidate for the seat now held by Justice Lyn Stuart, a Republican seeking re-election, kicked off his campaign at the state judicial building.

"There's an old Jerry Reed song that says, `she got the gold mine, and I got the shaft.' Well in Alabama courtrooms it's been the special interests that have gotten the gold mine and everyday folks who have gotten the shaft," Johnson said.


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