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The Alabama Democratic Party has no plan, no hope for the future

The Alabama Democratic Party is a dumpster fire. This cannot be news to you by now. Not after last Tuesday. Not after the last eight years. Actually, that description might not be harsh enough. Try this: The Alabama Democratic Party is a flaming bag of poop way down at the bottom of a dumpster fire. … Continued
November 13, 2018

Post election analysis of a Republican win

While nationally Republicans lost control of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate seats in Nevada and Arizona, and Florida is still too close to call; the election was a resounding victory for the Alabama Republican Party. Kay Ivey (R) was the third most popular governor in the country and as expected she won an … Continued
November 13, 2018

Ivey decisively defeats Maddox

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
November 7, 2018

It’s Election Day!

The general election is today. If you want to have any say in Alabama’s government going forward, your time is now. Polls will open across the state this morning at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Republican Governor Kay Ivey is seeking another four years as Alabama Governor. Ivey says that she has … Continued
November 6, 2018

Your 2018 quick voter’s guide

Newspapers across the state are producing lengthy pieces providing voters with in-depth explanations of candidates and amendments. That’s nice. But who has time for that? Here is your quick and easy voting guide, filled with the only info you really need to make a wise decision at the polls on Tuesday. Go vote! Governor: Walt … Continued
November 5, 2018

Obamacare and boogeyman hit the campaign trail in final days

In the final days of the 2018 general election, the Alabama Republican Party says in a mail piece it strongly supports ending Obamacare, while Gov. Kay Ivey’s team is trotting out a boogeyman in a fundraising effort. Current public opinion polls show that most Americans favor Obamacare, AKA the Affordable Care Act. Especially popular is … Continued
November 5, 2018

What matters to you?

What should be important in governor’s race? No, really, I’m asking. What should I care about? Which qualities should sway my vote? What could one candidate do to separate himself or herself from the other? I ask because the things I thought everyone would care about apparently don’t matter, or maybe they matter only to … Continued
November 2, 2018

Ivey speaks to Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) addressed the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) at the group’s 4th annual appreciation dinner at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. Ivey said that the companies that come to Alabama, “want to be a part of a team.” “They can expect hard work, growth, and success,” Ivey said. “They want … Continued
November 2, 2018

Maddox wants early voting and automatic voter registration

Democratic nominee for governor Walt Maddox announced that he supports instituting early voting and automatic registration of voters when they file for their automobile license plates. “Voting is the most important way a citizen contributes to democracy, so we should strengthen Alabama by doing everything we can to improve voter participation,” Maddox said. “Considering Alabama’s … Continued
October 31, 2018

Mike Pence meets with Ivey in Birmingham

Tuesday, Vice-President Mike Pence (R) flew in to Birmingham for a National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC) event at Birmingham’s Weston Hotel. Prior to leaving for that event the Vice President had a brief private meeting with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) aboard Air Force Two. Ivey and Pence then disembarked from the plane and met … Continued
October 31, 2018