April 7, 2021 – Wallace: Political Genius and Legislative Master
As the Regular Legislative Session evolves, I recall years past when George Wallace was governor. George Wallace was definitely a political genius…
March 31, 2021 – 2022 Big Election Year as Alabama Chooses Shelby’s Successor
Last week we alerted you to the fact that next year will be a banner year in Alabama politics. The governor, lieutenant governor and all other…
March 24, 2020 – 2022 Will be Big Year for Alabama Politics
All signs point to a Titanic political year in 2022. In fact, as I look back over the last six decades of my observations of Alabama politics, next…
March 17, 2021 – Gambling and Budgets Priority for Legislature
The Legislature is at the midway point of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session. They have used 15 days of their allotted 30-day legislative……
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.…