There aren’t many Cam Wards left in Alabama politics
"Politically, Ward and I agree on probably a handful of things and disagree on a truckload more. But his beliefs are grounded in principles."
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Why are police above public scrutiny? That seems to be a relatively new thing in this country, and it is a particular problem in Alabama — this notion that the general public has no right to even question a police officer’s actions. We’re hiding body cam footage. There are very few regular citizens on cities’ … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama politicians aren’t even trying to hide the corruption anymore
The corruption within Alabama’s state government doesn’t surprise me anymore. The brazenness of that corruption does. Seriously, these people aren’t even hiding it anymore. Former Republican majority leader Micky Hammon, before being busted, convicted and shipped off to federal prison, actually told a reporter about his illegal deal with a health care company. Former Republican … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama Supreme Court’s Actions: Justice or Machiavellian Scheme
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) and several justices on the Alabama Supreme Court are attempting, it appears, to avoid further unwanted scrutiny of their conduct in the case against Chief Justice Roy Moore. The Commission, commonly referred to as the JIC, is hoping to steer clear of another growing … Continued
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See recent postsWill Chief Justice Roy Moore Be Denied Equal Justice?
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Chief Justice Roy Moore has been suspended for the rest of his term in office, which permanently removes him from the bench forever (Moore will be aged-out by a State statute that caps eligibility to run for a judgeship after 70). The Alabama Supreme Court is refusing to unseal … Continued
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See recent postsWho Will Be McCutcheon’s Wise Counsel?
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, intense debate over the lottery bill roiled the Senate Chamber. The State House, especially on the fifth floor, seemed to exude a new confidence; a possibility of change. Speaker Mac McCutcheon set the tone when he said, “the days of the Imperial Speakership are over” and pledged … Continued