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Is Session in or out? Insiders say probably in

Rumors that former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions may enter the race to retake his old Senate seat is sending panic through the political landscape as politicos of all stripes scramble to understand what happens next. Those close to Sessions said he has not made a final decision, but he is leaning strongly toward running. Recent … Continued
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October 30, 2019
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Why is there so much corruption in Alabama? Let Trump’s impeachment be your guide

Is it OK for the president of the United States to ask a foreign government to investigate a political opponent?  It seems like a fairly simple question, right?  I mean, it is for me: No, it is not OK for a president to do that. It is not OK for any American to fabricate an … Continued
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October 11, 2019

Polls show Americans warming to impeachment

The American public’s views of impeachment for President Trump are growing more favorable by the day.  Shortly after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced earlier this week that she would begin impeachment proceedings, the general public’s view of that action was decidedly unfavorable.  A clear majority of Americans in every major poll on the … Continued
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September 27, 2019
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Hoover ISIS bride should face the U.S. justice system

Hoda Muthana should face the U.S. justice system. Let’s get that out of the way right up front. The young woman from Hoover who left the country a few years ago to join the Islamic State, or ISIS, should not be granted free entry into the country again simply because she’s now realized that she … Continued
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February 22, 2019
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Want to fight public corruption? Start with the Alabama Ethics Commission

What can I do? That question has come to me more than a few times since I wrote Monday that the last line of defense between the public and political corruption are the people — an informed, active, engaged people. To be fair, it’s awful easy to sit behind a keyboard and say everyone should … Continued
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December 12, 2018

Montgomery attorneys ask DA to investigate AG Steve Marshall

Two Montgomery attorneys on Thursday asked Montgomery District Attorney Daryl Bailey to investigate Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s acceptance of campaign donations that appear to violate state law. Julian McPhillips and Melissa Isaak have submitted a letter to Bailey outlining the $735,000 in donations to Marshall from the Republican Attorneys General Association and illustrating how … Continued
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October 26, 2018

Judge Roy Moore weighs in on attorney general’s race

Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore believes the state’s Ethics Commission must investigate and rule on a complaint filed against Attorney General Steve Marshall alleging he received illegal campaign contributions. Moore thinks the Ethics Commission should rule on Marshall’s complaint before November’s elections because the voters need to know if he has broken … Continued
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October 23, 2018