Alabama doesn’t crown governors—leadership must be earned, not anointed
Alabama’s next governor should rise from the people, not the elites, proving that leadership is earned through service, courage, and conviction.
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See recent postsOne turn around the sun is an eternity in politics. Why rush?
The political winds change fast. Alabama voters have rewritten the script before—and they just might do it again.
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Residency doubts are no longer whispers — Tuberville’s ambitions now hang on his willingness, or refusal, to prove he's qualified to run for governor.
Head of Christian Pro Life Council endorses Blanchard
Henderson, a former pastor, gave the endorsement on his radio program Friday, describing Blanchard as “a proven pro-life, family-oriented candidate.”
Blanchard doesn’t shy away from governor’s race rumors, Trump endorsement
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump discussed endorsing Blanchard in a race against Gov. Kay Ivey.
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See recent postsKay Ivey’s official calendar is surprisingly empty
In late-August and early-September, there was one question dominating Alabama’s governor’s race. Where is Kay Ivey? The governor at that point had scarcely been seen in a few days. In one 10-day stretch, she held no public events and somehow managed to avoid even local ribbon cuttings and bridge openings. And her opponent’s campaign was … Continued
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See recent postsThe Shorty Price story
Since this is Alabama vs. Tennessee week and we have a Governor’s Race in three weeks, allow me to share the Story of Shorty Price. Alabama has had its share of what I call “run for the fun of it” candidates. The most colorful of all these perennial “also ran” candidates was Ralph “Shorty” Price. … Continued
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See recent postsInside the Statehouse: Low voter turnout expected for primary
We are less than four weeks away from our June 5th primary. Those of us who follow Alabama politics have pointed to this year as being a very entertaining and interesting gubernatorial year. However, last year’s resignation by former Governor, Robert Bentley and the ascension of Kay Ivey from Lt. Governor to the Governor’s office … Continued
Change.org petition ties Democrat candidate for governor to Roy Moore, Jeff Sessions
A Change.org petition is calling for former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb to drop out of the governor’s race before the June 5 Democratic Primary election. The online appeal paints an unflattering picture of the Democrat gubernatorial hopeful, citing Cobb’s sudden resignation as chief justice in 2011 and a recent letter supporting … Continued
Walt Maddox releases mental health plan focused on funding and restructuring
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Walt Maddox released his plan to address mental health in Alabama that proposes an increase in spending and changing of responsibilities of the Alabama Department of Mental Health. Maddox, in a statement to the press, said his plan would involve expanding Medicaid, which is a point that Maddox has brought up when … Continued