7. An economist at Troy University says that Alabama should bet on sports betting — Daniel Sutter’s main argument is the obvious argument for sports gambling. He wrote, “Without legalization, Alabama will not share in these jobs and tax revenues. Alabama sports bettors’ money will support businesses and government services in other states.” — Even though […]

At this point, to any fair-minded person watching the slow-motion disaster happening in Washington D.C., it is beyond crystal clear that the accusations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh are questionable at best. That reading is charitable to the “victim.” What is obviously more likely is the fact that she is lying. If she is not lying, Democrats […]

7. Alabama’s secretary of state has been sued… for blocking people on Twitter — The three Twitter users and the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama are claiming Secretary John Merrill is violating their First Amendment rights by blocking them. They argue it amounts to a decision to “discriminate against” citizens. — President Donald Trump was sued […]

Make no mistake: the media and Alabama Democratic gubernatorial nominee Walk Maddox want a debate. They have made it their main campaign plank from day one of the general election campaign. He insists that Governor Kay Ivey must debate him, and that to do otherwise is cowardly or, more recklessly, a sign that she is unable […]

7. As parts of America moves towards a cash-less bail, including Cullman County, illegal immigrants show why this won’t work — With California and Cullman County facing rulings where cash-less bail may become a very real possibility, a new report finds monitoring bracelets don’t work for three out of 10 illegal immigrants. — The associate […]

Alabama Democrats love bad ideas. They also have no clue how to pay for these terrible ideas, even though some have tried to figure it out, bless their hearts. Taxes. — Isner for Congress (@TabithaK) September 14, 2018 Democratic gubernatorial nominee Walt Maddox has been pushing the media-friendly idea that if we would just expand […]

7. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) makes an appearance in a local city council race — Municipal elections are generally low turnout and non-partisan, but the campaign to elect former state school board member Mary Jane Caylor to the Huntsville City Council is now invoking her opponents’ support of the failed 2016 presidential candidate. — The […]

When Doug Jones beat Roy Moore to become Alabama’s junior Senator for a few years, a message was sent to politicos all over the country: Any allegation, from any time period, will be treated as absolute fact. Discrepancies won’t matter. Plotholes won’t matter. Denials won’t matter. The words “credible allegation” is bantered about as if there […]

7. As the death toll with Hurricane Florence continues to rise, media are still fixated on President Donald Trump’s insistence that the numbers in Puerto Rico were inflated for politics — As with any severe weather event that hits, the death toll from Hurricane Florence will continue to go up as the event and recovery […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Dr. Waymon Burke take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — Why are Alabama Democrats embracing liberal big government ideas on health care? — Did Congressional candidate Mallory Hagan make a mistake when she said she was ashamed of Alabama’s culture? — Will Democrats get away […]

7. Cash bail could be on its way out in Alabama if Cullman County ruling gives movement steam — A federal judge ruled that Cullman County must change its bail procedures because poor people can’t afford bail while the wealthy can get out of jail before trial, creating a two-tier justice system. — California recently […]

Healthcare has been a hot-button political issue for decades. Big government and central control are always on the wishlists of progressive candidates. Democratic gubernatorial nominee Walt Maddox continues to bang on the Medicaid expansion drum, even without a plan to pay for what he has called “free money.” Now, Alabama Democratic candidates for Congress in Alabama […]

7. President Donald Trump continues to be a terrible investment for all of those in the media who tell us he colluded with Russia to steal the election — Trump signed an executive order authorizing sanctions against foreigners who meddle in U.S. elections. It covers interference with campaign infrastructure, distribution of disinformation and propaganda — Also, National […]

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox spoke to some of the state’s retirees Tuesday about his campaign for governor. During his speech, he continued smearing Governor Kay Ivey by pretending there is some shadow government in place by asking, “Who is behind the governor?” and, “Who is making the decisions for the governor?” because she won’t debate […]

7. A Republican Congressional candidate in California was almost assassinated by a liberal with a pink switchblade — Don’t expect to see this political violence to lead the newscasts today: Rudy Peters was attacked by Farzad Vincent Fazeli as he screamed about President Donald Trump. In the attack, he attempted to pull a switchblade but could […]

If you can’t let 9/11 pass without taking potshots at your enemies in American politics, take the day off (I said the same about those ripping McCain during his memorial). The old adage from President Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff Rham Emanuel that you should “never let a good crisis go to waste” apparently doesn’t have […]

7. Former Alabama player and current State Representative Rich Wingo (R-Tuscaloosa) says sports gambling “scares” him “to death”  — Wingo, who is clear in his opposition to gambling being legitimized and warns of a “gradual eroding of our culture,” has allowed this debate to take place. That wouldn’t have been possible in the 70s or 80s. […]

Last week, radio talk show hosts from around the nation converged on Washington, D.C. for the Federation for American Immigration Reform’s 12th annual “Hold Their Feet to the Fire Radio Row.” Multiple talk hosts from Alabama were on hand to talk to politicians, family members of victims of illegal aliens, sheriffs fighting illegal immigration on the […]

7. “Drag Queen Story Hour” brings protests and counter-protests in Mobile — “The Common Sense Campaign Tea Party” and “The Human Wall Against Hate” squared off in a protest over something so idiotic only the most liberal of liberals would dare defend it: a bunch of children’s books read to kids by drag queens. — […]

Huntsville commercial real estate agent James Lomax fills in for Dale Jackson and joins Dr. Waymon Burke. The two take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — How sure of a thing is the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination? — President Donald Trump reportedly called Attorney General Jeff Sessions a “dumb Southerner.” Will […]

7. Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has now decided to sue CBS, Showtime and Sacha Baron Cohen over a joke played at his expense — Moore’s lawsuit is based on the fact that Moore signed a release under false pretenses after Cohen invited Moore and his wife to an award ceremony and interview where […]

7. Most of Alabama’s voter issues have been resolved by Secretary of State John Merrill — Each and every election has a series of voter complaints and irregularities, the secretary of state’s office says they have resolved all complaints from 2016 and 2017. — There are 58 pending complaints from 2018. There were 764 from […]

As much as the local and national media hate it, Alabama is a red state. Even though we elected Democrat Senator Doug Jones, Alabama is still a red state. In order for Democrats to win in Alabama, they have to convince conservative-leaning voters that it is safe to vote for Democratic candidates; you do that by […]

7. Colin Kaepernick can’t get a job in the NFL, but Nike will hire him to be a spokesman because he has the right politics — Nike is using the left’s favorite kneeler to sell shoes by branding his protest as a heroic principled stand. The marketing reads, “Believe in something. Even if it means […]