Lew Burdette is tired of seeing Alabama at the bottom of so many categories — like education, healthcare and prisons.
Burdette believes change is hampered by political corruption with “unlimited campaign contributions” keeping many in power for decades. Instead of hoping Montgomery politicians will change their ways from afar, Burdette wants to bring change to Montgomery’s political landscape through the office of governor of Alabama.
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