September 14, 2005
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,…
September 07, 2005
As a young boy I would go down to the county courthouse and talk politics with my Probate Judge. He was a crusty old fellow and a veteran politician.…
August 31, 2005
With Labor Day approaching it signifies that the long hot summer will soon be coming to an end. It seems that the summers are getting hotter and…
August 25, 2005
The recently completed Special Session of the Legislature saw the swift passage of the General Fund Budget which was a necessity due to the State’s…
August 17, 2005
A good many studies, policy institutes, and editorialists lament the fact that not many women hold political office, especially statewide office.…
August 10, 2005
Just like the proverbial argument of which came first the chicken or the egg, there is a perennial political argument that begs the question which is…
August 03, 2005
Our founding fathers settled America to escape the tyrannical and undemocratic rule of England. They were determined to found a new country without…
July 27, 2005
The 2006 campaign season officially began on June 6th with the opening of fundraising, but the players have been slow to pull the trigger or at least…
July 20, 2005
The recent revelations of misconduct by Alabama’s Christian Coalition have brought indignation against and a lack of respect and credibility to the…
July 13, 2005
The much anticipated and necessary Special Legislative Session will commence shortly. A Special Session is imminent because the new budget year…