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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
October 11, 2019

They’re scaring me

Alabama has more than its share of Donald Trump apologists and sycophants. And they’re kind of scary. Why can’t we have at least one or two Republicans who understand that Donald Trump is just scamming voters and isn’t a true Republican and aren’t afraid to say it? Why isn’t there one Republican from Alabama who … Continued
September 26, 2019

Trump DNA resonates

Trump’s ability to draw overflowing crowds in every stadium in the country has become the new coveted mesmerization of every public office holder. Inside the Potomac River, you can hear the sound of political algorism calculators humming and churning like a fleet of old Boroughs adding machines trying to figure out the Trump magical DNA … Continued
November 8, 2018

President Trump’s ACE rule is a win for Alabama

Protecting ratepayers and ensuring that we have a reliable, secure and affordable supply of electricity in Alabama is the lens through which I view energy policy. It was through this lens that I saw the Obama administration’s so-called Clean Power Plan (CPP) as a significant threat to our state and that I now see President … Continued
October 24, 2018

Conservative policies are working

Rarely in today’s world of instant communication and “the loudest voice wins” politics do we hear positive stories in the news cycle. Now, though, I would like to draw attention to a story that has proven to be good news, but has, for the most part, not received the coverage it deserves: conservative policies are … Continued
October 24, 2018

How American politics became so ugly

The political process in America is broken. You hear that a lot these days. Especially from Republicans, who are upset that the partisan judge they’re trying to cram through to the Supreme Court is being held up because he’s a liar who has likely perjured himself multiple times in his confirmation testimony. And so, suddenly, … Continued
October 3, 2018

The stupidity is still surprising

Congratulations, Guy V. Martin, you’ve managed to surprise me. That’s not easy to do. At least, not where it concerns someone writing dumb things or carrying the water for a rich person or an even richer company. I’ve been covering politics in this state for a long time. So, I know a thing or two … Continued
October 2, 2018

The anti-American American president

The American president has refused to defend America. That is, as far as I can tell, an unprecedented development in American history. Even when delusional conservatives were railing on and on about President Obama, they usually stopped short of seriously complaining that he had sold out the country in deference to a hostile foreign nation. … Continued
July 17, 2018

House takes steps to rebuild our military

Over the last year and a half, our unified government has taken big steps to unleash our economy and foster growth here in the United States. Because of this work, our economy is strong today. In fact, since the enactment of our historic tax overhaul six months ago, more than one million new jobs have … Continued
July 2, 2018