September 30, 2009

If race was a major issue in 1958, being the racist candidate in 1962 was the only way to be elected governor. With this issue in hand and Wallace’s…


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September 23, 2009

The 1962 Governor’s Race really began in 1958. The Governor’s office and the race for it was the big show in Alabama politics in that era. Being a…


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September 16, 2009

As the 1958 Governor’s race dawned the shadow of Big Jim Folsom loomed over the scene. Even though Big Jim could not be on the ballot, because the…


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September 09, 2009

When talk turns to politics in Alabama it usually leads to the Governor’s race. It does not matter if the Governor’s race is four years away,…


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September 02, 2009

With Labor Day approaching it signifies that the long hot summer will soon be coming to an end. This Monday is Labor Day. It usually does not cool…


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