U.S. Senate

In farewell speech, Jones calls on senators to work together for the country

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, in his final speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, talked about what is possible through hard work and a willingness to believe, and stressed, as he’s done by example during his three years as a senator, the need to work with one another and not against.

Eddie Burkhalter

December 10, 2020

Opinion

An inspirational pick

Many progressives, it seems, claim to believe in the power of women, but only for women who think and talk like they do.

Kay Ivey, Kristi Noem and Kim Reynolds

October 20, 2020

Opinion

GOP control of U.S. Senate critical for Alabama

If the U.S. Senate flips from Republican to Democratic, our iconic senior Sen. Richard Shelby loses the chairmanship of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and Alabama loses our power in Washington.

Steve Flowers

October 14, 2020

Opinion

Doug Jones believes in Alabama voters, even if they don’t deserve it

For some reason, Jones still has faith.

Josh Moon

October 12, 2020

Opinion

The nothingness of Tommy Tuberville

There is no reason to vote for Tuberville for anything, much less for one of Alabama’s two Senate seats. There never has been, and through two years of campaigning, he’s never given you a reason. Because Tommy Tuberville has never truly said anything at all.

Josh Moon

August 7, 2020

Opinion

Tommy, can you hear me?

That Morning Consult poll of Alabama voters that showed Republican Tommy Tuberville with a 17-point lead over incumbent Democratic Sen. Doug Jones for the U.S. Senate was such a stunner, a Jones campaign aide rushed out an email fundraiser trying to quell any panic. Until now, most polls have shown Jones to be competitive against … Continued

Joey Kennedy

August 6, 2020

Opinion

Tommy Tuberville ran a good, disciplined campaign for Senate

Old political maxims clearly played out true to form in the GOP runoff for our junior U.S. Senate seat on July 14. Tommy Tuberville ran a very wise and disciplined campaign. He steadily stayed on point and simply said I am going to support Donald Trump. Undoubtedly , when Tuberville decided about a year ago … Continued

Steve Flowers

August 5, 2020

Opinion

GOP primary over, fall elections begin

The field is set for the November General Election and more than likely the races were decided on July 14. We had some good races including the race for our junior U.S. Senate seat as well as two open Congressional seats. Tommy Tuberville won an impressive 60-40 victory over Jeff Sessions in the GOP primary … Continued

Steve Flowers

July 22, 2020

Former UA president Judy Bonner endorses Jeff Sessions

Former University of Alabama President Judy Bonner has penned a letter endorsing Jeff Sessions in the race for U.S. Senate. “During his 20 years in the Senate, Jeff worked side-by-side with our senior senator, Richard Shelby, always fighting for Alabama values and looking after Alabamians. I’m sure Senator Shelby would agree that no finer person … Continued

July 10, 2020

Opinion

GOP Senate runoff in less than two weeks

Folks, we are less than two weeks away from our election contest for our U.S. Senate seat. The runoff between former Senator Jeff Sessions and former Auburn football coach, Tommy Tuberville may be close and will be interesting. The two conservatives were in a virtual dead heat in the March 3rd GOP primary. Congressman Bradley … Continued

Steve Flowers

July 1, 2020