Those wanting to publicly show their support for Donald Trump and other GOP candidates will be able to pick up signs and other campaign materials starting today at the headquarters of the Limestone County Republicans.

The office is at 1117 U.S. 72, Athens (in front of Lowe’s) and will be open from 3-6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Party officials say hours will be extended as the Nov. 8 general election approaches. Those who visit will receive a free pocket Constitution.

In addition to Trump signs and T-shirts, there will also be a selection of caps, buttons and bumper stickers. Materials will also be available for incumbent Republicans Brian Jones and Ben Harrison. Jones, the Limestone County District Attorney, faces former DA and independent Kristi Valls, while Harrison will face former commissioner and independent Bill Daws.

Limestone Republican Party Chairman Noah Wahl said materials would also be available for longtime U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, who faces Democratic challenger Ron Crumpton. Wahl also hopes to have materials for U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-5th, who is being challenged by Democrat Will Boyd.

“I’m excited about the opening of our headquarters,” Wahl said. “It will give us the opportunity to connect with the community, to explain how conservative ideas and a constitutionally limited government will help all Americans. And, it will give the community the opportunity to get the materials and supplies they need to show their support of Republican candidates and issues.”

Campaign outlook

Wahl was confident Monday that Trump would do well in Alabama and Limestone County, particularly in light of a rough few days for Hillary Clinton. In addition to her pneumonia diagnosis over the weekend and questions about her overall health, she continued to take fire over comments she made Friday about Donald Trump’s supporters. During a speech at a New York fundraising dinner, Clinton said half of Trump’s supporters would fit into what she referred to as a “basket of deplorables.”

Clinton later backed off on those remarks and said she was being “grossly generalistic” and that she regretted saying “half” of Trump’s supporters fit into that category. The Trump campaign, meanwhile, seized the opportunity and Trump himself called on Clinton to “retract her comments in full.”

“I think it’s unfortunate when politicians resort to name-calling,” Wahl said when asked Clinton’s comments. “I’d rather talk about issues and real facts.”

Wahl said he felt confident that Jones and Harrison would prevail in November, because the Republican Party platform “makes sense” for people in Limestone County.

“People will vote for conservative values,” he said.