Last week I discussed young State Auditor Andrew Sorrell.
Recently, when I had him on my Montgomery television show, we discussed his successful race for State Auditor. He understands the golden rule of politics, “Money is the mother’s milk of politics.” In his 2022 race, he raised an amazing, record breaking $714,000, and outspent his opponents 7-to-1.
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