Incumbency reigns supreme in state Senate
The three open Republican seats and one Democratic open seat will give us some interesting senate races to follow.
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See recent postsAvoiding Saigon’s quagmire in Manila
Much like the dog that didn’t bark or the accident that didn’t happen, few people appreciate how close the Philippines came to communist domination.
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See recent postsThe future of America is undiminished by circumstance
"I remain confident that our brightest days are ahead of us."
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See recent postsGiving thanks, but not so much, too
So here we are, on the eve of another Thanksgiving, my 63rd. This is the time of year we’re called on to express what we’re thankful for, and I’m thankful for so much. I’m thankful for a whole lot more than I can express in one column. Here’s the dilemma, though. As we inventory our … Continued
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See recent postsInside the Statehouse: More analysis of GOP runoff
Currently, congressmen/women win reelection at a 98 percent rate. The communist politburo does not have that high of a reelection percentage. Maybe we have more in common with the Russians than Washington CNN reporters think. It is hard to get beat as an incumbent congressman. Martha Roby tried but even though she was the most vulnerable Republican incumbent … Continued
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See recent postsWhat kind of change will come?
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When the Alabama Republican Party swept into power during the November 2010 elections, they promised us change. In his book, Storming the State House, Mike Hubbard wrote of that November evening, “It would fundamentally change the direction of Alabama, and of my own life, forever.” Republicans have controlled Alabama’s … Continued
Alabama reacts to death of Fidel Castro
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, November 26, 2016, long-time Cuban dictator, Fidel Castro, died at the age of 90. US Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said, “While I’m sure some on the left will try to praise Fidel Castro, his death is not a time for praise or character rehabilitation. It is, rather, a … Continued