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There is hope for Alabama

There is hope. It is thin and fragile and has 4th-and-18 odds, but make no mistake about it, there is hope in Alabama for a better future. For better leadership from better leaders who don’t dwell on scare tactics or divide us with racism — leaders who value ethics and who want to serve the … Continued
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June 6, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: Senator Shelby appropriations

In my book, “Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Alabama Political Stories,” I suggest that based on seniority, tenure, power and prestige that Alabama’s greatest senators have been Lister Hill, John Sparkman, and Richard Shelby. Folks, Richard Shelby has probably forged to the front of that triumvirate with his elevation to the chairmanship of … Continued
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May 30, 2018

Business Council of Alabama makes endorsements

The powerful Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has made their endorsements ahead of the 2018 party primaries. BCA said in a statement, “Legislative success happens when the right people are elected, and that’s what our political action is all about — electing candidates who understand the issues and are not afraid to step up and … Continued
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May 29, 2018

Will Ainsworth campaigns in St. Clair County

Thursday, State Representative Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, campaigned in Pell City with the St. Clair County Republican Party at a lunch meeting. Ainsworth is running for lieutenant governor in the Republican primary. “I voted for Donald Trump,” Ainsworth said, “I currently serve in the Alabama legislature.” Ainsworth praised three St. Clair County elected officials. “I want … Continued
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May 25, 2018

Manufacture Alabama makes endorsements

Friday, Manufacture Alabama announced several endorsements for the upcoming primaries. “Alabama’s Primary Election is June 5. Many Manufacture Alabama endorsed candidates have tough primary elections. It is crucial that you get out and vote on June 5. There have been many significant races over the years that have been decided in close primaries or run-offs,” … Continued
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May 22, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: Less than two weeks to primary – governor’s race

As we get down to the lick log in the 2018 June Primary, there are few if any surprises in any of the major state races. Polling indicates that all of the contests are about where they were three or four months ago when the races began. There is a tremendous amount of apathy and indifference … Continued
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May 22, 2018

Ainsworth blasts Twinkle in lieutenant governor race, lays out his plan for the office

Career politician vs. successful businessman. That’s the way Will Ainsworth sees his Republican primary race for lieutenant governor. He, of course, is the successful businessman, having founded Dream Ranch and the Alabama Hunting and Fishing Expo, and his opponent, Twinkle Cavanaugh, is the “swampy” career politician. “You can’t get more swamp than my opponent in … Continued
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May 17, 2018
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The Republican Party has a problem

Greed is consuming the Republican Party. From top to bottom, state and national, today’s GOP is filled with men and women who will shirk any ideal, sell out any person or group and subvert any ethics laws to enrich themselves and their friends. If you doubt this, do me one favor: Read the New York … Continued
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April 23, 2018