Opinion
Gambling trial like a Grisham novel
The sensational political gambling trial continues to play out in Montgomery. The scene is analogous to a theater production. The show is a blend of ...
Steve Flowers, Author at The Troy Messenger - Page 22 of 24
Opinion
How big will the GOP get in Alabama?
There is a time honored maxim that says power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
by Steve Flowers, Friday, July 8, 2011 5:45 am
Opinion
The presidential race has begun
The month of June in Alabama has seen the culmination of one of the most productive legislative sessions in state history, the beginning of a ...
by Steve Flowers, Thursday, June 23, 2011 11:00 pm
Opinion
Youthful delegation represents state
Exactly 60 years ago in 1961 Alabama had nine congressmen and two U.S. senators. All eleven members of our congressional delegation were Democrats. They were ...
by Steve Flowers, Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:53 pm
Opinion
Helen Hunt: A remarkable first lady
Many of you have suggested that Dr. Robert Bentley and his wife Diane remind you of Guy and Helen Hunt. Although the Bentleys are more ...
by Steve Flowers, Friday, May 13, 2011 7:50 am
Opinion
Many changes over the years in Legislature
As I approach my 60th birthday it occurs to me occasionally that I have witnessed and been part of a good many legislative sessions. I ...
by Steve Flowers, Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:15 pm
Opinion
Census pains interesting picture
The 2010 census data paints an interesting landscape of Alabama’s demographics.
by Steve Flowers, Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:51 pm
Opinion
Strange off to a good start as AG
There is a well known maxim that says keep your friends close and your enemies closer. That adage came to mind when Gov. Robert Bentley ...
by Steve Flowers, Thursday, March 31, 2011 7:06 pm
Opinion
Sea change being felt in statehouse
The historic partisan sea change that occurred in Alabama last November has been chronicled. However, the magnitude of the shift does not hit home until ...
by Steve Flowers, Friday, March 11, 2011 8:34 am
Opinion Columnists
Heflin left his mark on Alabama
One of the most humorous and entertaining political orators we have witnessed in Alabama political lore was our former U.S. Senator Howell Heflin.
by Steve Flowers, Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:39 pm
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