July 4, 2018 – 4th of July/Trump and Big Jim
Otto Whittaker wrote the following essay, “I Am the Nation” in 1955 as a public relations advertisement for the Norfolk and Western Railway. The…
June 27, 2018 – Best races of the year have been for Attorney General and Lt. Governor
The best races of the year have been for Attorney General and Lt. Governor, as well as Agriculture Commissioner and for the 2nd Congressional…
June 20, 2018 – Judicial Races Highlighted – June 5 Primary
This is not just a gubernatorial year in the Heart of Dixie. We have every constitutional office up for election which includes Lt. Governor,…
June 13, 2018 – Analysis of Gubernatorial Primaries
Now that the dust has settled from last week’s gubernatorial primaries, let’s analyze the outcome. Governor Kay Ivey and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox…
June 6, 2018 – Buck’s Pocket
You voted Tuesday on a crowded ballot. Historically, in Alabama we have voted more heavily in our Governor’s race year than in a presidential year.…
May 30, 2018 – Senator Shelby Appropriations
In my book, “Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Alabama Political Stories,” I suggest that based on seniority, tenure, power and prestige that…
May 23, 2018 – Less than Two Weeks to Primary – Governor’s Race
As we get down to the lick log in the 2018 June Primary, there are few if any surprises in any of the major state races. Polling indicates that all…
May 16, 2018 – Secondary Statewide Races on Ballot this Year
Folks, we are less than three weeks away from our June 5th primary. Besides the governor’s race, all of our secondary constitutional races are on…
May 9, 2018 – Low Voter Turnout Expected for Primary
We are less than four weeks away from our June 5th primary. Those of us who follow Alabama politics have pointed to this year as being a very…
May 2, 2018 – Court of Appeals Races on Ballot this Year
Last week we made you aware that five of the nine seats on our State Supreme Court are up for election this year. In addition, our Court of Civil…