Last week we discussed the presidential race. The GOP race for the nomination has been one of the most illuminating in history. Never before have political novices been the frontrunners. It is obvious that voters prefer an outsider with no governmental experience. Donald Trump and Ben Carson would both be considered outsiders, both lacking in political experience and skills and Trump lacking tact. No matter what they say or the amateurish blunders they make, they doggedly cling to their lead in the polls.
Over the years I have been able to predict Alabama political races with some accuracy - national and presidential politics, not so much. A prime example would be the presidential race eight years ago. In 2008, I looked at Fred Thompson and saw a presidential winner. He was tall with a deep gravelly voice. He had charisma and gravitas, not to mention a perfect resume and bio to be president.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Steve Flowers: Inside the Statehouse: A nod to Alabama political players we lost in 2015
As we close the final page on 2015, my year-end tradition is to reminisce about the passing of significant players on the Alabama political stage.
The first obituary is not a person but an entity. The Alabama Education Association is essentially dead as a political organization. The king is dead. When Paul Hubbert died, the AEA died. It is as though it rose and fell with his life. He reigned as King of Goat Hill for over 30 years.
The first obituary is not a person but an entity. The Alabama Education Association is essentially dead as a political organization. The king is dead. When Paul Hubbert died, the AEA died. It is as though it rose and fell with his life. He reigned as King of Goat Hill for over 30 years.
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