Let us know in the comments if we’re missing some good reactions from elected officials, talking heads, or other Alabamians. Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard: “To paraphrase President Ford, our long national nightmare continues. Tonight’s disappointi...

Winners: 1. Governor Bentley The Governor went all-in for Amendment 2 and stayed way out in front of its PR effort. The “jobs amendment,” as they were referring to it, passes on the heels of the Governor’s victory on Sept. 18 with Amendment 1. The thin...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. All sources remain confidential. 1. Rumor has it that former Lt. Gov...

An ALFA poll that went into the field last week shows Republicans in Alabama continuing to gain strength. Most recent ALFA polling has shown Obama flirting with 40% and staying within 20% of Romney. Not anymore. Democrat Lucy Baxley has also typically been within the ma...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. 1. Laid off state political reporters are starting to land on their ...

Daily Presidential Update Via Real Clear Politics Recent Swing State Polls: North Carolina (PPP – Oct. 15) Romney 49, Obama 47 Florida (PPP – Oct. 14) Romney 49, Obama 48 Ohio (PPP – Oct. 13) Obama 51, Romney 46 (Rasmussen – Oct. 11) Obama 48, Ro...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. 1. According to two Yellowhammer sources, ALGOP Chairman Bill Armist...

Birmingham News political reporter Chuck Dean put out a good piece yesterday with some interesting quotes from both candidates for Public Service Commission President: Democrat Lucy Baxley and Republican Twinkle Cavanaugh. The PSC President race may not be the most exci...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. 1. Tuscaloosa real estate tycoon Stan Pate on Monday pledged to fund...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. 1. Yellowhammer broke the news last week that Cooper Shattuck is lea...