Parker Griffith: Alabama’s Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate

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Parker Griffith is a former congressman and state law maker as well as a retired physician. He’s also the Democratic gubernatorial candidate facing incumbent Governor Robert Bentley on November 4th.

WBHM’s Sarah Delia spoke with Griffith about his campaign.

 

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