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The Fat Lady has sung; get over it

By Jack Campbell Alabama Politcal Reporter On November 8, 2016, the fat lady sang, and her tune to Republican loyalists and conservative Americans was melodious. Donald Trump, the nemesis of establishment politicians and their ideals of greed and elitism, defied all the odds and polls and was elected President of the United States over his … Continued
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November 23, 2016
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Why The Rush To Choose A New Speaker?

By Jack Campbell The half-hearted joke around The Capital City is that Mike Hubbard’s trial corpse wasn’t even cool before lobbyists in Montgomery were getting out their rosters of State House members and firing up their calculators to see who might have the inside track to be the next speaker. Former Speaker Hubbard will face … Continued
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June 30, 2016
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A Guilty Verdict Offering Hope

By Jack Campbell An atomic bomb of sorts was dropped on Alabama on June 10th when a jury in Lee County found Mike Hubbard guilty on twelve counts of public corruption. The judge will impose sentencing early next month which could, most likely, include prison time. Finally, it can be said aloud that Mike Hubbard … Continued
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June 23, 2016
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One Down, One to Go

By Jack Campbell Last Friday evening, a jury in his hometown returned a guilty verdict on twelve counts of public corruption against Speaker Mike Hubbard. By law, he gave up his gavel as Speaker and was removed from his position representing Lee County in the state House. All the king’s horses and all the king’s … Continued
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June 15, 2016
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Public Corruption In Alabama Thrives Under Republican Leaders

By Jack Campbell Alabama Political Reporter As I follow the public corruption trial of House Speaker Mike Hubbard, I am reminded of the great promises made by him as he traveled the state in 2010 as the then-chair of the Alabama Republican Party. It sounded like a broken record as Hubbard spoke and wrote about … Continued
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June 3, 2016
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The Artist Cher Nailed It Long Ago

  By Jack Campbell When recording artist Cher released the hit “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves” in 1971, she never envisioned that song would characterize the leadership of the GOP in Alabama some 45 years later. Even the people who are not historically tuned in to current affairs realize our state Party is headed for a … Continued
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April 28, 2016
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The Affairs of State

By Jack Campbell Alabama Political Reporter I worked for Robert Bentley from April 2009 to November 2009, in the infant stage of his campaign. He fired our firm after eight months to bring in a new team from out of state. I never took it personally and even donated to his campaign. I believed him … Continued
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March 28, 2016
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Simon and Garfunkel’s Comeback in Alabama

By Jack Campbell As the Alabama Legislature convenes for the 2015 Session, one has to wonder why Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) continues to wield the Speaker’s gavel, arguably as the most powerful person in state government. Why might one be puzzled? After all, a Lee County grand jury handed down indictments on 23 counts of public … Continued
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March 4, 2015