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Inside the Statehouse Who is Mike Durant?

By Steve Flowers OPINION - Many of you have asked the question, “Have you ever seen anyone simply run a media-only campaign and avoid campaigning like Mike Durant has done in this year’s U.S. Senate campaign.” Surprisingly my answer for many of you is, “yes, I have.”...
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Inside the Statehouse

Fob James Story, 1978 Governor’s Race By Steve Flowers OPINION — The crowded field for governor striving to oust incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey includes Tim James. He has run before. In fact, this is his third try for the brass ring. His last race was in 2010 when he barely...
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Inside the Statehouse

Young Boozer, State Treasurer By Steve Flowers Young Boozer is state treasurer, again, and deservedly so. Boozer was first elected as Alabama’s state treasurer in 2010. He did an excellent job during his first four years and was reelected in 2014 without opposition....
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Inside the Statehouse Benefactor or Idealogue

By Steve Flowers Over the years, I have discussed my observations and concepts of the two different roles or routes taken by a U.S. Senator or Congressman during their tenure in Washington. One clearly chooses one of two postures in their representation of you in...
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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Aug 22, 2018

By Steve Flowers Recently, I wrote about Alfa’s influence in Alabama politics. In my Aug. 8 column, I said the Alabama Farmers Federation still...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Aug 15, 2018

By  Steve Flowers The appointment of a United States Supreme Court Justice is one of the most profound legacies that a U. S. President can achieve....

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Aug 8, 2018

By Steve Flowers Now that the dust has settled on the primaries, allow me to share with you some thoughts on the Alabama political stage. There is...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Aug 1, 2018

By Steve Flowers Currently, congressmen/women win reelection at a 98 percent rate. The communist politburo does not have that high of a reelection...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jul 25, 2018

By Steve Flowers The storyline of last week’s GOP Primary runoff was the extremely low turnout. The big surprises to me were the big victories by...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jul 18, 2018

By Steve Flowers You have the results of Tuesday’s runoff elections. I had to go to press with my column before the results were known. There are...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jul 11, 2018

By Steve Flowers Well folks, if you vote in the Republican primary, you may want to go back to the polls next week and finish selecting the GOP...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jul 5, 2018

By Steve Flowers Otto Whittaker wrote the following essay, “I Am the Nation” in 1955 as a public relations advertisement for the Norfolk and Western...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jun 27, 2018

By Steve Flowers The best races of the year have been for Attorney General and Lt. Governor, as well as Agriculture Commissioner and for the 2nd...

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