Another GOP’er agreed that Maloney is ‘not a polarizing personality,’ saying that his hire represents ‘a great balance of relationships’ among state Republicans.

Maloney has been active in various campaigns, including serving as campaign manager for Allen Alley’s 2010 gubernatorial campaign in Oregon and state Sen. Brad Zaun’s 2010 race for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District against Democratic incumbent Leonard Boswell. Maloney also consulted for state Rep. Bob Onder’s 2008 9th District congressional campaign in Missouri and had been involved in Mike Huckabee’s presidential campaign.  

TJ brings the experience needed to effectively direct the day to day operations of ALGOP   new place as the majority party in Alabama,’ Armistead said. ‘He has are putation of being a solid team player and a hard-working leader, unconcerned about who receives credit. His background exemplifies that he knows that getting the job done is what’s important.

Republicans that I have talked to about Tj Maloney thought him to be a good hire. ‘A lot of folks in the state were vying for it. Different people, many in state GOP Chair Bill Armistead’s camp, were pushing different folks. It was a smart move getting someone out of state. He’s a good, neutral pick,’ said one GOP insider.