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Living and dying by ‘affordability’
With two weeks until Election Day, the state of play is coming into focus for Alabama. Depending on where you live, most Republicans remain insulated against any national trends. The margins will not be as large as the GOP is accustomed to, but 90% of the incumbent Republicans should be safe.
Living and dying by ‘affordability’
More than two-thirds of respondents to a recent statewide Cygnal poll said “inflation and cost of living” were their top concern heading into next week’s midterm elections. It was a consistent response across party affiliation, gender, age, college education and race. It was more than double the second-place response, “corruption in politics.” It is an “affordability” crisis, Democrats proclaim.
Will they blame Trump?
With two weeks until Election Day, the state of play is coming into focus for Alabama. Depending on where you live, most Republicans remain insulated against any national trends. The margins will not be as large as the GOP is accustomed to, but 90% of the incumbent Republicans should be safe.
The Northern Virginia-ing of North Alabama
Old conventional wisdom exists for those who made the unfortunate decision to spend any part of their life living in or around Washington, D.C. That is, Republicans live in Virginia, and Democrats live in the District of Columbia and Maryland. That isn’t true anymore, as the federal government’s business has created one of the most affluent suburbs in human history.
The enthusiasm gap is real
We are less than a month away from the midterm elections, and it still looks like Democrats should have a good night on November 3. That may be true in some places in Alabama where Republicans do well, too. No, it doesn’t appear as if Republicans are in danger of losing their supermajorities in the legislature or any other statewide office. But Alabama Democrats are playing their hand very well for what lies ahead. Those Doug Jones yard signs are aplenty in certain parts of the state.
The enthusiasm gap is real
We are less than a month away from the midterm elections, and it still looks like Democrats should have a good night on November 3. That may be true in some places in Alabama where Republicans do well, too. No, it doesn’t appear as if Republicans are in danger of losing their supermajorities in the legislature or any other statewide office. But Alabama Democrats are playing their hand very well for what lies ahead. Those Doug Jones yard signs are aplenty in certain parts of the state.
Don’t let 2026 be permanent
It’s hard not to be pessimistic if you are a Republican right now. Even though polls have been unreliable lately, national generic ballot polling shows Democrats with a double-digit lead heading into November. Oil is routinely touching the $ 100-a-barrel level, keeping gasoline and diesel prices high.
Marked safe from Lane Kiffin and Jeff Landry
The State of Louisiana, perhaps blinded by a loyalty to its flagship university, Louisiana State University, is attempting to slay some demons in college athletics, some of which may not be long for this world. LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry are crying foul over a new Southeastern Conference (SEC) rule that threatens to penalize teams for using players who previously signed a professional contract.
The myth of American Christian ‘theocracy’
A common refrain from gambling proponents every time it is defeated in Alabama usually involves attacking the religious right and its imposing its holier-than-thou, often-hypocritical values on society. Then, if you’re lucky, you’ll get a lecture about a separation of church and state and the looming threat of Christian theocracy over our increasingly secular nation.
Iran Blockade, Sanctions 'One of the Most Powerful One-Two Punches' in History of Economic Isolation
Original Article Posted By: FlyRight, 9/7/2026 5:20:44 AM During an appearance on FNC's "My View" on Saturday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised the impact of U.S. policy regarding Iran. According to Bessent, the blockade paired with economic sanctions was having a crippling impact on the Iranian regime.
Debates and an implausible election result
Former State Sen. Dick Brewbaker, who has become something of a pundit since leaving the Alabama Legislature in 2018, does not think Republicans should take Tommy Tuberville’s probable gubernatorial election victory over Democrat opponent Doug Jones for granted. “Listen, I think Tommy Tuberville is going to be a great governor,” he said during a radio appearance last week. “But I need him to start campaigning because Doug Jones is everywhere, and except for small donor groups, I haven’t seen Tommy.
Little things do matter
Your Alabama Legislature wants you to think very highly of it. That’s not unusual for many aspects of the human experience. In this arena, it matters a lot because favorability translates to votes, and votes are how you get elected. In Alabama, the path to favorability typically involves giving a nod to the ideological right. Immediately after the 2026 legislative session, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter wanted the public to know how conservative the legislature had become under his leadership.
GOP Rep. Gill Calls for Fauci Accountability
Original Article Posted By: Mercedes44, 8/24/2026 5:58:57 AM During this week's broadcast of FNC's "Sunday Morning Futures," Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) discussed the potential for accountability for former Biden health adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the nation's response at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Congressman, look, you have been a rock star in terms of the oversight," guest host Jason Chaffetz said. "That's near and dear to my heart, for sure.
Overplaying the red scare
It is pretty simple. The GOP has an economy problem heading into November's midterm elections. It is self-inflicted. Even if taking military action against Iran for the sake of limiting its nuclear capability was the moral thing to do, it comes at a cost. The national average for gas prices was around $3 a gallon at the start of the war. The price got up to $5 but has leveled off at $4 a gallon in recent weeks. Democrats are not going to let it go unnoticed, as if you haven't noticed it yourself.
Overplaying the red scare
It is pretty simple. The GOP has an economy problem heading into November’s midterm elections. It is self-inflicted. Even if taking military action against Iran for the sake of limiting its nuclear capability was the moral thing to do, it comes at a cost. The national average for gas prices was around $3 a gallon at the start of the war. The price got up to $5 but has leveled off at $4 a gallon in recent weeks. Democrats are not going to let it go unnoticed, as if you haven’t noticed it yourself.
Baseball’s coming work stoppage
For the past three summers, my five-year-old son and I have taken a lengthy trip away from the friendly confines of Alabama. In this seemingly short amount of time, we have found ourselves gravitating toward Major League Baseball parks. The first year, he was three years old, and we started small with Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The next year, we got a little more ambitious by attending games at the ballparks of the Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinnati Reds.
Is there ever enough money for education?
So, you want a lottery? It sounds reasonable. Aside from the idea that people should be able to do what they want with the money that they earned, and they should, proponents argue that legalizing this aspect of gambling will generate untold funds for our ailing K-12 education in Alabama. But can there ever be enough money for education? In Alabama, we spend nearly three times as much on education as on everything else combined.
Is there ever enough money for education?
So, you want a lottery? It sounds reasonable. Aside from the idea that people should be able to do what they want with the money that they earned, and they should, proponents argue that legalizing this aspect of gambling will generate untold funds for our ailing K-12 education in Alabama. But can there ever be enough money for education? In Alabama, we spend nearly three times as much on education as on everything else combined.
The nightmare scenario for closed primary opponents
Earlier this year, the Alabama State Senate opted not to take up a hastily conceived bill to close partisan primary elections. The legislation was passed by the State House, part of an apparent gesture of goodwill from House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter after being surreptitiously recorded making a derogatory gesture about the Alabama Republican Party. Essentially, if passed into law, one would be required to “register” with a political party to vote in its primary elections.
Bring back Alabama’s bid requirements
In 2021, Gov. Kay Ivey called a special session of the Alabama Legislature to authorize and fund the construction of two mega-prisons in Elmore and Escambia counties. The legislature acted accordingly and green-lit $1.3 billion in financing. That plan used a combination of a $785 million bond issue, $400 million from the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) and a $154 million surplus from the General Fund. At the time, it sounded reasonable.
Put a MAGA hat on it
The Alabama Department of Transportation rolled out its latest proposal in an on-again, off-again saga for the new Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway. The project will be the most expensive highway project the state has ever undertaken. When completed, it will offer a much-needed improvement to a section of the I-10, a transcontinental route that stretches from the shore of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Fla., to the Santa Monica Pier in Southern California.
Rethinking ‘fun’ in America
For most of my middle and high school years, the spring and summer journey east to Atlanta to Six Flags Over Georgia was at least an annual rite of passage. In later years, it became a semi-regular occurrence. By the time I was in college, the trip had been taken a couple of times. Then, at age 21, there were other thrill-seeking opportunities to explore. For the first time in nearly 30 years, I made the trip to Six Flags.
The looming Democrat civil war
Under any other circumstances, election night in November should be a good night for Democrats. The loyal Democratic Party opposition has defied the laws of physics for more than a decade by capturing voter enthusiasm by opposing Donald Trump. Obviously, it hasn’t always worked, given Trump’s 2024 win. But it has been useful for Democrats and will continue to be through November 3. Add to that, Democrats will have the added benefit of a motivated voting bloc after the Louisiana v.
The looming Democrat civil war
Under any other circumstances, election night in November should be a good night for Democrats. The loyal Democratic Party opposition has defied the laws of physics for more than a decade by capturing voter enthusiasm by opposing Donald Trump. Obviously, it hasn’t always worked, given Trump’s 2024 win. But it has been useful for Democrats and will continue to be through November 3. Add to that, Democrats will have the added benefit of a motivated voting bloc after the Louisiana v.
Primary runoff takeaways
Another election cycle is in the books for Alabama. Voters will still cast ballots in November, and there is the August 11 congressional special primary election. For Alabamians, most races were decided on June 16, with only about 11% of voters turning out for the last meaningful election of 2026. There is the potential for a competitive race in one of the four congressional primaries later this summer. A few pockets of the state might have some mildly competitive general election contests.
Primary runoff takeaways
Another election cycle is in the books for Alabama. Voters will still cast ballots in November, and there is the August 11 congressional special primary election. For Alabamians, most races were decided on June 16, with only about 11% of voters turning out for the last meaningful election of 2026. There is the potential for a competitive race in one of the four congressional primaries later this summer. A few pockets of the state might have some mildly competitive general election contests.
What will Kay Ivey be remembered for?
Alabama is on the verge of having a new governor. For the first time in nearly a decade, the occupant in the governor’s suite at the State Capitol won’t be Kay Ivey. Ivey’s path to the state’s highest office was an unlikely journey. In the early 1980s, she did not win electoral office in then-Democrat-controlled Alabama, losing a bid for State Auditor.
The coming post-Trump electorate
Amid all the discussions of military service, congressional districts and residency concerning Alabama’s 2026 elections, California had its first round of elections last week. While the outcomes are still pending because of that state’s version of an election system that is trending Third World, the election campaigns themselves are a precursor of what is to come. Donald Trump did not dominate the elections.
All eyes on Alabama’s second congressional district
In 2017, on the eve of his special election loss, Roy Moore made his final campaign appearance in Midland City in Dale County, right outside of Dothan. It was a curious choice for the campaign to spend the last night of such a pivotal election. The national political media had descended on Alabama throughout the election cycle.
The coming post-Trump electorate
Amid all the discussions of military service, congressional districts and residency concerning Alabama's 2026 elections, California had its first round of elections last week. While the outcomes are still pending because of that state's version of an election system that is trending Third World, the election campaigns themselves are a precursor of what is to come. Donald Trump did not dominate the elections.
Election takeaways
Mo Brooks’ political comeback wasn’t meant to be. Despite 16 wins in different elections over the years and an ill-advised decision from this columnist to hot take on the future, State Rep. James Lomax, with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, helped stave off Brooks. That likely prevented what would have certainly been a tumultuous quadrennium with a former congressman attempting to undermine the agenda.
POOR: Election Takeaways
Mo Brooks’ political comeback wasn’t meant to be. Despite 16 wins in different elections over the years and an ill-advised decision from this columnist to hot take on the future, State Rep. James Lomax, with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, helped stave off Brooks. That likely prevented what would have certainly been a tumultuous quadrennium with a former congressman attempting to undermine the agenda.
Election takeaways
Mo Brooks’ political comeback wasn’t meant to be. Despite 16 wins in different elections over the years and an ill-advised decision from this columnist to hot take on the future, State Rep. James Lomax, with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, helped stave off Brooks. That likely prevented what would have certainly been a tumultuous quadrennium with a former congressman attempting to undermine the agenda.
No one to blame but themselves
Mo Brooks, a former six-term congressman, is poised to win a seat in the Alabama Legislature. Such a move is unprecedented, going from one of the world’s most exclusive clubs as a member of Congress to likely being relegated to a backbencher in the Alabama House of Representatives. Even his closest long-time confidantes ask, “Why, Mo?” Brooks is a true believer. He always has been.
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POOR: No One to Blame but Themselves
Mo Brooks, a former six-term congressman, is poised to win a seat in the Alabama Legislature. Such a move is unprecedented, going from one of the world’s most exclusive clubs as a member of Congress to likely being relegated to a backbencher in the Alabama House of Representatives. Even his closest long-time confidantes ask, “Why, Mo?” Brooks is a true believer. He always has been.
Acting AG Blanche Says There's a 'Ton of Evidence' 2020 Election Was Rigged
Original Article Posted By: Mercedes44, 5/18/2026 6:26:32 PM During this week's broadcast of Fox News Channel's "Sunday Morning Futures," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche discussed the Department of Justice's ongoing efforts to uncover evidence that the 2020 election was "rigged." The acting AG vowed to make public his agency's findings.
POOR: The Cowardice of the ‘6-1’ Special Session
If you live in a competitive legislative district, you have likely received your fair share of glossy cardboard mailers highlighting the conservative credentials of legislative candidates over the past two months. Defending our rights, Alabama families first, protecting life, Trump Republican, conservative fighter – there is no shortage of bold-printed hypercharged phrases on these mail pieces. A funny thing happened on April 29. The U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited ruling on Louisiana v.
POOR: The Congressional Map Not Long for This World
For most of the latter half of the 20th century and the early decades of this century, Democrats have been the net beneficiary of mandates created by Congress in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The irony is that those mandates were put in place because of the sins of the past, committed mostly by southern Democrats.
The congressional map not long for this world
For most of the latter half of the 20th century and the early decades of this century, Democrats have been the net beneficiary of mandates created by Congress in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The irony is that those mandates were put in place because of the sins of the past, committed mostly by southern Democrats.
The congressional map not long for this world
For most of the latter half of the 20th century and the early decades of this century, Democrats have been the net beneficiary of mandates created by Congress in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The irony is that those mandates were put in place because of the sins of the past, committed mostly by southern Democrats.
The congressional map not long for this world
For most of the latter half of the 20th century and the early decades of this century, Democrats have been the net beneficiary of mandates created by Congress in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The irony is that those mandates were put in place because of the sins of the past, committed mostly by southern Democrats.
POOR: Katie Britt’s Big Gamble
There’s no doubt that Katie Britt is one of the emerging power players in national politics. She is one of the most recognized figures on Capitol Hill and on the fast track to something beyond being Alabama’s junior U.S. Senator. In Alabama, she is already there among the top five power players, if not the most powerful. In her nearly four years in the U.S. Senate, she has earned seats on the Appropriations, Judiciary, Banks and Rules committees, which is not a small feat for a freshman lawmaker.
Katie Britt’s big gamble
There’s no doubt that Katie Britt is one of the emerging power players in national politics. She is one of the most recognized figures on Capitol Hill and on the fast track to something beyond being Alabama’s junior U.S. Senator. In Alabama, she is already there among the top five power players, if not the most powerful. In her nearly four years in the U.S. Senate, she has earned seats on the Appropriations, Judiciary, Banks and Rules committees, which is not a small feat for a freshman lawmaker.
POOR: Katie Britt’s big gamble
There's no doubt that Katie Britt is one of the emerging power players in national politics. She is one of the most recognized figures on Capitol Hill and on the fast track to something beyond being Alabama's junior U.S. Senator. In Alabama, she is already there among the top five power players, if not the most powerful. In her nearly four years in the U.S. Senate, she has earned seats on the Appropriations, Judiciary, Banks and Rules committees, which is not a small feat for a freshman lawmaker.
There's a 'Danger' People Will Try to Make White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Suspect 'Some Sort of Hero'
Original Article Posted By: ConservativeYankee, 4/26/2026 8:17:26 AM Saturday, following reports of an apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, CNN's Van Jones raised the possibility of the suspect being made into "some sort of hero." The left-leaning Jones cited efforts to lionize Luigi Mangione, and he urged all to condemn political violence.
POOR: The Inevitable Democrat Civil War
When the election results come in on November 3, they will be very favorable for Democrats. History is on their side. Not since 2002 has the party in the White House won a midterm election, and that more than anything was a product of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Democrats are united against Donald Trump. End of story. There is no need for discussions about policy, the stylistic approach or the candidates. That is the single unifying principle of the 2026 midterms.
The inevitable Democrat civil war
When the election results come in on November 3, they will be very favorable for Democrats. History is on their side. Not since 2002 has the party in the White House won a midterm election, and that more than anything was a product of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Democrats are united against Donald Trump. End of story. There is no need for discussions about policy, the stylistic approach or the candidates. That is the single unifying principle of the 2026 midterms.
POOR: Revisiting an Alabama House ‘Freedom Caucus’
For years, the notion of the most conservative lawmakers in the Alabama House could band together to form a so-called “freedom caucus,” like that on Capitol Hill, has been floating around. It seems logical that if the U.S. House of Representatives could support a freedom caucus, then Alabama, a state with a verifiably conservative voting populace, could easily do the same.
Revisiting an Alabama House ‘Freedom Caucus’
For years, the notion of the most conservative lawmakers in the Alabama House could band together to form a so-called “freedom caucus,” like that on Capitol Hill, has been floating around. It seems logical that if the U.S. House of Representatives could support a freedom caucus, then Alabama, a state with a verifiably conservative voting populace, could easily do the same.
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