All politics is no longer local
This 2022 election confirmed and solidified the fact that Alabama is a Ruby Red hardcore Republican state.
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Steve Flowers
Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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