Republicans

For eight years, Republicans have dominated state government in Alabama, but those years are not a fair representation of Republican leadership because, for most of that time, corrupt, crazy or compromised men were at the helms in the State House, the governor’s office and throughout the political infrastructure. Already, Republicans are laying the groundwork for … Continued

Tuesday, state Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) was re-elected to another term as state Auditor. Zeigler received 1.015,662 votes in his re-election bid. Zeigler defeated perennial auditor candidate Miranda Karrin Joseph 61 percent to 39 percent. “The election results are a confirmation of my mission to add an additional role to the State Auditor’s office,” Zeigler … Continued

The problem is the Democratic Party of Alabama. An awful mess looks better. In Tuesday’s elections, Republicans won top to bottom in statewide and congressional races  that had credible Democratic Party challengers. And across those races, the Democrats were clearly, unquestionably, more qualified than their stale, same-as-always, mostly race-baiting, health care-hating, fear-mongering Republican incumbents. Gov.-elect … Continued

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

Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) won a crushing victory over Democratic nominee Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. “We have done it,” a jubilant Ivey told a throng of supporters. “The people have spoken.” “It is with immense gratitude that I stand before you tonight as the next Governor of Alabama,” Ivey said. “Together we have … Continued

It was a big night for Republicans across the state. Not only did the GOP hold onto every statewide office, but its candidates did so in commanding fashion. The closest of the races was for Alabama Chief Justice, between Republican Tom Parker and Democrat Bob Vance, and it wasn’t that close. Parker won with 58 … Continued

There was no blue wave in Alabama. There was no blue ripple in Alabama. There were only a lot of blue Democrats left wondering just what the hell happened. For some reason, a bunch of us progressive types apparently believed that simply wanting something to happen — without putting in the time and effort to … Continued

The people of Alabama went to the polls on Tuesday and gave a resounding vote of confidence to the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. Currently the GOP holds a commanding 26 to 8 to 1 supermajority in the Alabama Senate. According to our early calculations, it appears that Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has grown … Continued

Mere hours ahead of election results, state Democrats are hoping some of the national momentum shows up in the Heart of Dixie. According to a new Morning Consult/POLITICO Poll, Democrats are motivated and angry, but in Alabama, so are Republicans. “Roughly three in five (59 percent) Democrats say they feel angry about the midterms, compared … Continued