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The last refuge of a scoundrel

The Republican Party nationally and especially here in Alabama prides itself on its patriotism. But what is patriotism? Noted English scholar Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), best known for “A Dictionary of the English Language” wrote, “It is the quality of patriotism to be jealous and watchful, to observe all secret machinations, and to see publick … Continued
September 24, 2018

Chief of staff departs Senate president pro tem’s office

The Senate president pro tem’s chief of staff is leaving his role. Philip Bryan, who has served as President Pro Tem Del Marsh’s chief of staff since 2011, is resigning his role as Marsh’s top aide to pursue a private sector job. His resignation is effective Aug. 31. “Working under President Pro Tem Marsh and interacting … Continued
August 20, 2018

Doing right and doing write-ins in November

Because the best politics is good governance and the best governance is based on Republican principles, I vote for Republican nominees so Republicans can control government and enact a Republican agenda to provide the good governance we all expect and deserve. This means politics is like a team sport. I like the principles of Republicanism, … Continued
August 6, 2018

Proposed bill would have prevented US Senate Special Election

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Special elections are costly and turnout is often dismal but giving an appointee the time to settle in Washington can afford them the protective status of incumbency. That was the paradox that Gov. Kay Ivey and her predecessor grappled with in trying to decide what to do about Jeff … Continued
October 31, 2017

A villain still at large

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter October 21 of this year marked the third anniversary of former Republican Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard’s indictment on 23 counts of felony public corruption. The day passed without notice except to wonder about his legacy and to question, “Why is he not in jail?” Hubbard was found … Continued
October 30, 2017

Moore wins GOP nomination for Senate

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Roy Moore is the Republican nominee for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat. His convincing and remarkably easy victory over Luther Strange Tuesday night was equally expected – with the results matching closely to recent polling results – and surprising – completing a stunning fall from grace for Strange and meteoric … Continued
September 26, 2017

Turf wars, out-of-control spending, lack of oversight plagues OIT

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Legislation making the Office of Information Technology a stand-alone agency will go into effect on October 1, 2017, but nothing in SB219 as proposed by retiring State Senator Phil Williams, R-Rainbow City, will mitigate the failures of the office, or stem the flood of red-ink coming from the agency. … Continued
September 7, 2017

Tuscaloosa millionaire developer files Ethics Complaint against Luther Strange

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Millionaire Tuscaloosa real-estate developer Stan Pate has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Luther Strange alleging his acceptance of an appointment to the US Senate was improper and violated the State’s ethics laws, APR has confirmed. The ethics complaint, filed Wednesday with the Alabama Ethics Commission, alleges that Strange violated state … Continued
August 10, 2017