On this week’s broadcast of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth indicated he was very bullish on Gov. Kay Ivey’s reelection prospects.

According to the lieutenant governor, Ivey, who faces a crowded field in the May 24 Republican primary, has a lot of things working in her favor.

“You know, I think it was — was it Bill Clinton that said it’s about the economy, stupid? Isn’t that?” Ainsworth said. “Guess what? The economy in Alabama is roaring. It’s on fire. Governor Ivey — certainly there are things I disagree with her on, OK? Just like anybody, you’re going to have disagreements. But she’s done a good job. I think she’ll be reelected in a landslide in Alabama because the economy is doing well, people are moving to our state. Our education system is improving in certain areas, and she has laid out a good vision for how to continue to do that.”

“And I’ve enjoyed working with her,” he continued. “She’s supported us in all of these areas, whether it’s the military families, aerospace, small business, workforce issues. We’re going to continue to improve our state and proud to support her.”

Ainsworth also pointed to approval polling to bolster his prediction of a “landslide.”

“But I think as far as the race, is she going to win?” Ainsworth added. “I think absolutely. And you know, I think right now her approval rating is out the roof. And the reason it is out the roof is because she is doing a good job. Her and President Trump have similar types of approval ratings in this state, right around 80%. Tell me the last time somebody had an 80% approval rating, and they got beat. And so, certainly, there are people who disagree with some of her decisions. I get that. But I think at the end of the day, she’s going to win and win in a landslide.”

@Jeff_Poor is a graduate of Auburn University and the University of South Alabama, the editor of Breitbart TV, a columnist for Mobile’s Lagniappe Weekly, and host of Mobile’s “The Jeff Poor Show” from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on FM Talk 106.5.