Watch: Kay Ivey’s focus on education issues isn’t serious, and voters should see that

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February 24, 2022

Governor Kay Ivey’s reelection campaign seems to be focusing on President Joe Biden and cutesy commercials.

Ivey has a chance to lead on education, but she has instead decided to campaign on nothingness.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

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