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Merrill defends social media comments, questions motives of Black Lives Matter movement

During the interview, he blamed most of the uproar on “liberal, white women” who have “attacked” him on social media.

December 4, 2020

Supreme Court of the United States building in Washington

The Supreme Court will not pick the president, but it could have a role

The court does not exercise a general supervision over federal elections.

November 10, 2020

No, the election wasn’t stolen. Republicans just fear Joe Biden’s decency

"We all deserve better than this. And we should all demand it."

November 9, 2020

Laura Casey offers sunshine for the PSC

Last time she ran for PSC president in 2016, Cavanaugh didn’t have an opponent. This time, however, she does.

October 15, 2020

Amendment 4: Stairway to heaven or highway to hell?

If you wouldn't trust that august body to manage your checkbook, reconfigure your last will and testament, or redefine the terms of your car loan, then you should vote no.

October 8, 2020

The inevitable is inevitable

Donald Trump, in full panic mode – and that’s dangerous for the nation – floated the idea Thursday morning in (of course) a tweet that perhaps the Nov. 3 election should be delayed. We knew it was coming. One event Trump does not want this year is an election. He’s completely bungled the federal (and … Continued

July 31, 2020

Despite having all the power, Republicans have set themselves up for failure

With their selection of no-issue candidates who hold little experience and zero aptitude for addressing real issues, Alabama Republicans will have only themselves to blame.

July 15, 2020

Primaries next week

Folks, our primaries are next week! On the Democratic side, the Presidential Preference Primary will be the big show and will be interesting to watch. On the right, the Republican Primary for the U.S. Senate Seat will be the marquee event. In addition to the Senate Race, you have two open Republican Congressional Seats in … Continued

February 26, 2020

The race is on for the U.S Senate

We are less than three months away from the election for our number two U.S. Senate Seat. The winner of the Republican Primary on March 3, 2020 will be our next U.S. Senator. Winning the GOP Primary for any statewide office in a presidential year is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie. Jeff … Continued

December 4, 2019