Heart of Dixie

News

Here comes the judge

Inside the Statehouse By Steve Flowers Judge Roy Moore and his wife, Kayla, made their traditional horseback ride to their voting place in Gallant in Etowah County, last Tuesday and when all the votes were counted that night, they won a resounding victory. Moore’s capture of the GOP Senate nomination was impressive. A 55-45 margin … Continued

Steve Flowers

October 4, 2017

Opinion

A great movie, but would anyone believe it?

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers We in the Deep South have a unique history of political theatrics. The only northern states that rival our colorfulness are New Jersey and Illinois. In those two states you are expected to be corrupt, especially Chicago. Our most colorful southern state has always been Louisiana. The parishes and … Continued

Steve Flowers

April 19, 2017

Opinion

Governor’s Derby

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers We are on the cusp of one of the best political years in modern political history in the Heart of Dixie. Prior to the 1970’s our constitution disallowed succession of office for our state constitutional offices. In other words, you could not run for two consecutive four year terms. … Continued

Steve Flowers

March 22, 2017

Opinion

Dewey didn’t win either

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Donald J. Trump’s election to the presidency left the pollsters and pundits from every media outlet and news network with egg on their face. It also left them with their mouths ajar in shock. Every poll and every pundit had Hillary Clinton winning the presidency. It was assumed that … Continued

Steve Flowers

November 16, 2016

Opinion

Predicting the Presidential Race

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Folks, we are in the midst of a presidential race. It has been ongoing for well over a year. We will select a new president in November. Barack Obama has served his eight year limit. Thus, the parade of candidates seeking to occupy the Oval Office has been long, … Continued

Steve Flowers

January 6, 2016

Opinion

Moore Has Found His Horse

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As we look back over the past year’s political events one week stands out. During one week in the middle of 2015, three momentous events occurred. All three came down bang, bang, bang in the week leading up to the fourth of July. First was the landmark decision by … Continued

Steve Flowers

December 23, 2015