November 29, 2006
When Bob Riley took office in January of 2003 he had just survived one of the most bruising gubernatorial elections in history. His razor thin margin…
November 22, 2006
If you like politics and also enjoy a good movie I highly recommend the recently released comedy starring Robin Williams entitled “Man of the Year.”…
November 15, 2006
Even though last Tuesday was a watershed year for change on the national political scene the democratic midterm avalanche did not reach Alabama.…
November 08, 2006
This week’s column puts me at a disadvantage. You have the luxury of knowing the outcome of Tuesday’s election and I do not. Newspaper deadlines…
November 01, 2006
We Alabamians enjoy our politics almost as much as we love our college football and the Governor’s race every four years is almost as eagerly…
October 25, 2006
Last week we discussed the judicial races. This week we will focus on the remaining secondary statewide contests. Many of these positions arouse very…
October 18, 2006
With the general election less than three weeks away the airwaves are becoming bombarded with political ads, both positive and negative.…
October 04, 2006
With the general election looming both sides in the governor’s race are preparing for the final four week sprint to the finish line on November 7.…
September 27, 2006
As the November elections for statewide office get closer there is a lot of media attention and stories written about the power being wielded by…
September 20, 2006
The selection of Speaker of the House will not be as volatile and contentious as the race for President Pro Tem of the Senate next year. Nevertheless…