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Opinion

Redistricting solidifies GOP control

The U.S. Constitution requires each state to redistrict their congressional districts every 10 years. That is why the U.S. Census is taken every decade. Each ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:45 pm

Opinion

Fond memories of Boys State

The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary sponsor one of finest programs for high school students in Alabama. Boys State and Girls State is ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, June 7, 2012 11:00 pm

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Legislature earns ‘A’ for effort

At the conclusion of each annual session of the Legislature I am invariably asked to grade the legislators’ performance and assess the accomplishments of the ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:45 pm

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‘Is it bribery or is it politics’?

The two prominent political trials in Alabama in the past few years have boiled down to one paramount issue, “Is it bribery or is it ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, May 24, 2012 11:00 pm

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How strong is the religious vote?

On the morning of the March 13 Alabama GOP Primary, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore rode his horse to the polls to vote. As ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, May 10, 2012 11:00 pm

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Is the bingo court saga really over?

Last month’s bingo gambling trial ended as expected. All six of the defendants were found not guilty by a Montgomery federal jury. The first trial ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, April 19, 2012 11:00 pm

Opinion

Lawmakers no closer to budget solution

The 2012 Legislative Session is in its seventh week and they are no closer to finding a solution to the daunting financial dilemma facing the ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:45 pm

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Retail politics: Tales from the front lines

I have a cadre of political friends around the state with whom I love to visit and talk politics. We regale stories of old campaigns ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:00 pm

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Will Obama put the nail in Democrats?

You know the results of Tuesday’s primary election and I do not because this column had to be published before the voting. However, my prediction ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:00 pm

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Gambling trial should be interesting

The second round of the gambling corruption trial begins this Monday in Federal Court in Montgomery. Last year’s first trial ended in a victory for ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:00 pm

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