March 10, 2021 – Birmingham’s Political Inside Man
Historically, political power in the state has rested in the rural counties. Birmingham has been the home of the “Big Mules,” where the money that…
March 3, 2021 – Will Legislature Allow Alabamians to Vote on Gambling Revenue for State
In 1998 Governor Don Siegelman ran for Governor of Alabama on a platform of proposing that his administration would enact legislation creating a…
February 24, 2021 – Benefactor or Ideologue
Over the years, I have discussed my observations and concepts of the two different roles or routes taken by a U.S. Senator or Congressman during…
February 17, 2021 – Alabama Will Miss Richard Shelby, Immensely
In only 21 short months, at the close of 2022, Alabama will lose the greatest senator in our state’s history. Those of us who are political…
February 10, 2021 – Big Issues Facing Alabama Legislature
The 2021 legislative session has begun. It will be a monumental and difficult session. Due to COVID restrictions, the logistics of just meeting will…
February 3, 2021 – Legislative Session Begins
As the 2021 Regular Legislative Session begins, you will see new leadership in the state Senate. Republicans dominate both chambers, overwhelmingly.…
January 27, 2021 – Outstanding Class of Freshman State Senators
The 2021 Regular Legislative Session begins next week. Over the years I have observed some outstanding classes of freshman legislators. Some…
January 20, 2021 – Prison Issue still a Tar-Baby
As the 2021 Regular Legislative Session looms, the 800-pound gorilla in the room is the prison issue. The situation has grown more dire and imminent…
January 13, 2020 – Alabama May Lose A Congressional Seat, but Maybe Not
It has been speculated for several years that Alabama could lose a congressional seat after the 2020 Census. It was thought to be a foregone…
January 6, 2021 – Reapportionment Will Be Paramount Issue with Legislature
As we close the book on 2020, we will close the door on national politics and get back to the basics, good old Alabama politics. That’s my game. It…