September 16, 2009

As the 1958 Governor’s race dawned the shadow of Big Jim Folsom loomed over the scene. Even though Big Jim could not be on the ballot, because the…


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September 09, 2009

When talk turns to politics in Alabama it usually leads to the Governor’s race. It does not matter if the Governor’s race is four years away,…


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September 02, 2009

With Labor Day approaching it signifies that the long hot summer will soon be coming to an end. This Monday is Labor Day. It usually does not cool…


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August 29, 2009

Alabama, from the time that Reconstruction ended in 1876 until the Goldwater landslide of 1964, was a one party state. For those 90 years we were…


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August 19, 2009

All 140 seats in the Alabama Legislature are up for election next year. The Governor’s race, U.S. Senate race and Congressional races are the marquee…


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August 12, 2009

Last week we handicapped the 2010 Governor’s Race. However, that will not be the only interesting race on the ballot in the upcoming election. We…


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August 05, 2009

The prizefight for the brass ring of Alabama politics has begun. The Race for Governor is in full swing. The bell rang for the first round in June.…


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July 29, 2009

One day, as I was having a long political discussion with one of the most knowledgeable masters and historians of Alabama political lore, the…


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July 22, 2009

Those who inherit businesses from their parents are fortunate, especially if they enjoy that business or profession. The name and reputation of that…


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July 15, 2009

Several of you after reading last week’s column took issue with President Obama’s appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court for political…


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