Significance of Trump’s endorsements in Alabama races
Alabamians more than any other state have a pronounced proclivity of not voting for a candidate that someone endorses.
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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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