You do not want to offer the rebuttal to the State of the Union
The responder is scorned and ridiculed. This is the rule without deviation.
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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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See recent postsNathaniel Ledbetter is a very powerful speaker of the House
If Alabamians get the much sought after right-to-vote on a lottery, and regulate gambling in the state, it is because of Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter.
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See recent postsState leaders all aboard on “Working for Alabama” plan
It is good to see all of our state’s top elected leaders coming together and Working for Alabama.
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See recent posts2nd Congressional District primary runoffs approach
This is the most interesting and entertaining political contest in Alabama this year.
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See recent postsPresidential race looks like a Biden/Trump rematch
This race will be a real comedy show. It will be fun to watch two octogenarians perform.
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See recent postsPopulation and political power now rests in North Alabama
All eight of the most powerful members of the legislature are from Birmingham north.
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See recent postsPrimary runoffs near in new 2nd District
This seat could be the deciding factor into which party has the majority in the U.S. House.
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See recent postsFew surprises in March 5 primary results
The big winners were Donald Trump, Barry Moore and Sarah Stewart.
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See recent postsPrimary next week
One of the best races on the ballot next week will be for the newly drawn 2nd congressional district.
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See recent postsResidency and the 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary
To the contrary, it appears it is better to not live in the District.