September 27, 2023 – Roads Vital and Political for Alabama
Roads and bridges have been vital to Alabama since its creation. This is probably true of most states; however, it has been especially true for…
September 20, 2023 – Democrats Indictment Plan Has Made Trump GOP Nominee and maybe next President
In early April, I wrote that “Democrats give Trump a lifeline.” It was at that time that a Democratic district attorney in an overwhelmingly…
September 13, 2023 – Of Course the Space Command Decision was Political
In my July 19, 2023 column my prediction was that Democratic President Joe Biden would keep the heralded space command headquarters in Colorado,…
September 6, 2023 – Alabama is in for a Congressional Shakeup
Being elected to Congress is like having a guaranteed job for as long as you want. They serve two year terms and the reelection rate is 96%. All…
August 30, 2023 – Summer Political Happenings
As the long hot summer ends and Labor Day approaches, let’s take a look back at what occurred over the last three summer months, politically. First…
Aug. 23, 2023 – Big Jim, “Just spell my name right!”
Alabama has never had a more colorful governor than Big Jim Folsom. He also was a brilliant politician who understood the importance of name…
August 16, 2023 – Big Jim’s Run for Congress
We will continue this week with the saga of Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom. Jim Folsom, Jr. shared a story about his…
August 9, 2023 – Friends and Lawyers
We continue this week with our series of stories about Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom. Big Jim was a true…
August 2, 2023 – Siegelman Meets Big Jim
We are continuing this week with our summer series on Big Jim Folsom – Alabama’s most colorful governor. Those of us who grew up in and around…
July 26, 2023 – Big Jim Folsom Alabama’s Most Uninhibited Governor
This week begins a four part series of stories surrounding Alabama’s most legendary colorful governor, James E. “Big Jim” Folsom. Big Jim Folsom was…