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Counting on good Neighbors

Even though Neighbors is likely a long shot, he’s at least got a shot. The people of District 4 need to vote in their best interest this year, not to help Aderholt get richer off the taxpayers’ hard-earned money.

October 22, 2020

A way to more fair elections

It’s officially an election year. Alabama chooses members of the Legislature and constitutional officers like governor and secretary of state in off years. The next time we elect lawmakers and constitutional offices is 2022. However, this is a huge election year, even in Alabama. The Republican and Democratic primaries are March 3, 2020, also known … Continued

January 3, 2020

1978 Governor’s race

Since this is a gubernatorial election year, let’s reminisce about an epic Governor’s Race. The 1978 Governor’s race is one of the classics in Alabama political lore. That Governor’s race between the three heavyweights, former Governor Albert Brewer, Attorney General Bill Baxley, and Lt. Governor Jere Beasley, was expected to be titanic. All three men had last … Continued

September 5, 2018

A message from Kay Ivey: Pander, pander, pander

A few minutes before 8 on Wednesday evening, an urgent press release from Gov. Kay Ivey hit my email inbox. Subject line: “Governor Kay Ivey responds to Mobile teacher being prevented from wearing ‘Just Pray’ shirt.” Before blacking out from the unstoppable stupidity of such an email, a realization hit me. It’s pander season. It’s … Continued

May 3, 2018

Legislators should not ignore infrastructure, education and jobs just because it is an election year

By Rep. Craig Ford The legislative session began this week and, by all accounts, it’s expected to be an uneventful year. The only goal lawmakers seem to have is to pass the budgets and go home. But there is a lot of work that can and ought to be done instead of just kicking the … Continued

January 11, 2018

Things to look for in 2018

By U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne Last week, we recapped major highlights from the past year, so this week I want to look ahead at some of the important things to watch for in 2018. 2018 is an election year, and the midterm elections for all House members and the one-third of the United States Senate … Continued

January 8, 2018

Some Thoughts on Political Analysts, Reporting

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers During this election year I have watched all the politics on television. In order to judge the coverage I have perused all the channels. Over the years political observers have bemoaned the fact that certain networks are biased. Folks, I am here to tell you they are. There is … Continued

October 6, 2016

The Debt Bomb and Other Election Year Problems

By Katherine Robertson Alabama Political Reporter “If you want to tackle a tough issue, wait until after the election.” This is one of the most understood ‘rules’ in politics. Unfortunately, elections never stop and oftentimes, the “tough issues” just get set aside in hopes that the problem will go away-at least until after the next … Continued

February 17, 2014

Sessions Says Senate Democrats Refusal to Address Budget Is Willful and Knowing Defiance of the Law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter United States Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama said that Sunday, April 29th, will mark the three year anniversary of the last time the Democrat led Senate has passed any budget. Sen. Sessions is the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee. Sen. Sessions said, “This Sunday marks exactly … Continued

April 30, 2012