October 17, 2007
As mentioned to you numerous times in this column the State of Alabama revenues are divided into two major funds. Unlike many of our sister states,…
October 10, 2007
Historically congressional and legislative districts have been redrawn every ten years when new census figures are taken. However, the U.S. Supreme…
October 03, 2007
Rumors are that Gov. Riley still plans to call a special legislative session for late October. An extraordinary session of the legislature is…
September 26, 2007
Several weeks ago I commented on the mean-spirited nature of politics today. There is a vicious, pervasive, take no prisoners, warfare mentality…
September 19, 2007
Three Alabama political icons from the 1960’s passed away in late summer. They all three lived long lives and their memories are indelibly planted…
September 12, 2007
Very seldom will I venture a prediction on a major race like president, especially over a year out and with each party having ten candidates openly…
September 05, 2007
While a student at the University of Alabama I had the opportunity to intern with the Dean of Students, Dr. Joab Thomas. A few years later Dr. Thomas…
August 29, 2007
Alabama experienced the wrenching throes of the Great Depression like the rest of the nation. There were tragic stories of devastation that…
August 22, 2007
In 1971 George Wallace was at the height of his political power. Including his wife’s election in 1966, Wallace had been elected Governor of Alabama…
August 15, 2007
I have been on a speaking tour throughout Alabama this summer talking Alabama politics with many of you. As I traveled the state a question was posed…