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Joey Kennedy

Joey Kennedy, a Pulitzer Prize winner, writes a column each week for the Alabama Political Reporter. You can email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter.

Trump Card is No Card for Republicans

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Looks like we’ll have another President Clinton. This time, Hillary. She’s the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, and there’s no way Republican Donald Trump can beat her. There just isn’t. The way U.S. demographics are today, it’d be difficult for any Republican to beat the Democratic nominee. Trump, though, … Continued

Joey Kennedy

June 8, 2016

Opinion

More blah, blah, blahs on a bad day for Hubbard

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA – In any trial, criminal or otherwise, there are good days for the prosecution and defense. And there are bad days. Tuesday’s fifth day of the Mike Hubbard corruption trial was devastating for the defense. One never knows what a jury might do, and Speaker of the House … Continued

Joey Kennedy

June 1, 2016

Opinion

Mumbo-jumbo, gobbledygook and evidence: Hubbard trial opens

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA – Evidence. In opening statements by the state and defense in the corruption trial of Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), that’s the word that was probably heard most often. Matt Hart, deputy attorney general for the AG’s Special Prosecution’s Division, opened for the prosecution. Hart … Continued

Joey Kennedy

May 25, 2016

Opinion

Hubbard Hubbub Finally Goes to Trial

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Let’s celebrate! Finally, the trial for Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) is underway. Well, technically underway. Jury selection began this week. As APR Editor in Chief Bill Britt reports, about 100 Lee County residents were called for jury duty. About 25 of those were let go … Continued

Joey Kennedy

May 18, 2016

Opinion

We Get What We Deserve

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I’m often criticized for picking on the Republican political leaders in Alabama. I’m accused of everything from being a Democrat to being a “libtard.” I admit to being a liberal. But I’m not a Democrat. I’m an Independent. I vote for Republicans and Democrats – whomever I deem best … Continued

Joey Kennedy

May 11, 2016

Opinion

Who’s our most embarrassing politician? The eyes have it.

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter There are plenty of embarrassments in Alabama politics, especially in these days of Republican leadership. These Republicans who claimed they could govern can’t even stay out of trouble with the law. Gov. Robert Bentley is a junior high-like groper. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is under indictment for … Continued

Joey Kennedy

May 4, 2016

Opinion

Dr. Robert Bentley is Nobody

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Dr. Doctor Robert Bentley, governor of Alabama, is an embarrassment. He knows that, even as he combs his hair (what little there is) and gets ready every morning. He knows he’s a joke, even if he won’t admit it. And he won’t. He’s a joke. But the good doctor … Continued

Joey Kennedy

April 28, 2016

Opinion

Alabama is a Hot Mess, and Getting Hotter

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Well, Alabama is a hot mess, isn’t it? Where do we start, listing all the troubles and challenges facing our sad, pathetic state? And all this under a supermajority of Republicans — in the House and Senate, in the constitutional offices of the state, on the state courts. We’re … Continued

Joey Kennedy

April 20, 2016

Opinion

Recall Power for Voters? Gov. Bentley Has a Better Shot at Getting Some

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Imagine if Alabama allowed voters to recall elected officials, like the governor, House speaker and state Supreme Court chief justice because they’re doing bad stuff. We’d probably be preparing for a pretty big election right now. But Alabama lawmakers (and state officials) have never been too anxious to give … Continued

Joey Kennedy

April 13, 2016

Opinion

Dark money, dark times in Alabama

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter In the wake of the Titanic revelations in the Gov. Robert Bentley/Rebekah Mason affair, there’s all sorts of movement in the Legislature to make things “right.” Yeah, “right.” Except, none of the proposals are likely to go forward. Some Republicans (and Democrats) are calling or Bentley’s impeachment. Strange, they … Continued

Joey Kennedy

April 6, 2016