January 30, 2019 – Infrastructure Program Should Be Priority 1
As the new quadrennium crests in Alabama government, everybody looks toward a new beginning. There is a new fresh four years ahead for the newly…
January 23, 2019 – New Federal Judges in Alabama – Future Legacy
Regardless of what happens in Donald Trump’s administration over the next two years, he will have a proven record of success as President especially…
January 16, 2019 – What Will Our Congressional Districts Look Like After the 2020 Census
Preparations are being made to take the 2020 Census. This process is not just a fun game to spell out demographic changes and interesting tidbits…
January 9, 2019 – Alabama’s 1940’s Congressional Delegation
Recently I came across a copy of an old congressional directory from 1942. It is always fun for me to read about this era in American political…
January 2, 2019 – A New Quadrennium: Alabama Potpourri and Trivia
As we begin this New Year of 2019, Alabama begins a new quadrennium in state government. All of our Constitutional state officeholders begin their…
December 26, 2018 – We Lost Some Great Leaders in 2018
As is my custom at the close of the year, I like to memorialize great Alabamians who have appeared and lived legendary lives upon the stage of…
December 19, 2018 – Very Few White Democrats Left in Legislature. Several Legends Retire
The Republican tidal wave that swept Alabama’s statewide office holders to landslide victories filtered down to legislative races. Even though our…
December 12, 2018 – Last of Famous Probate Judges: Hardy McCollum
In Alabama political history, the office of Probate Judge was the most powerful and prestigious position. In the old days, in every county in…
December 5, 2018 – Further Analysis of General Election – Winners and Losers
Now that the dust has settled on this year’s elections, let’s look back at who are the big winners and losers of the year. The obvious winner in the…
November 28, 2018 – Analysis of General Election
A few last thoughts and observations on our November 6 General Election in Alabama. Our new 55th Governor looked and sounded more like the old Kay…