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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 23/03/2026
Yolanda Flowers is running for governor of Alabama with a platform centered on one idea: many of the state’s biggest problems trace back to poverty. What does that mean in practice? We break down her background, beliefs, and proposals: bamablues.org/yolanda-flow...
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Yolanda Flowers and the Case for a New Alabama - Bama Blues
Learn about Yolanda Flowers, Alabama governor candidate, her platform, policies, and background on poverty, healthcare, and criminal justice.
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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 21/03/2026
Tommy Tuberville is running for governor, but his Senate record raises real questions. From blocking military promotions to focusing heavily on culture war issues, his time in Washington offers a clear preview of how he governs. 🔗 bamablues.org/who-is-tommy...
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Who Is Tommy Tuberville? Alabama Governor Candidate Profile - Bama Blues
A detailed look at Tommy Tuberville’s background, political positions, and Senate record as he runs for governor of Alabama in 2026.
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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 18/03/2026
Chad “Chig” Martin is running for governor of Alabama. We reached out to his campaign and broke down his background, platform, and vision for the state. bamablues.org/who-is-chad-...
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Who Is Chad “Chig” Martin? Alabama Governor Candidate Profile - Bama Blues
Chad “Chig” Martin is running for governor of Alabama on a platform focused on economic opportunity and grassroots engagement.
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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 17/03/2026
Doug Jones is one of the few Democrats to win statewide in Alabama in decades. Now he is running for governor and emphasizing his credentials as a moderate. Who is he, what does he stand for, and what does he want for Alabama? bamablues.org/doug-jones-g...
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Doug Jones for Governor: Moderate Democrat in Alabama - Bama Blues
Doug Jones, former U.S. Senator, is running for governor of Alabama as a moderate focused on healthcare, economic issues, and unity.
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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 13/03/2026
The story behind Alabama's shift from "Solid South" to reliably red is a fascinating look at how political parties grow and evolve. Check out the full story today, on Bama Blues. bamablues.org/was-alabama-...
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Yes, Alabama Used to Be Blue. But it's Not the Story You Think. - Bama Blues
Was Alabama ever a blue state? The history of the Solid South explains how party labels changed while the politics stayed the same.
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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 13/03/2026
The “Solid South” and Nixon’s “Southern Strategy” are still debated in American politics today. And it raises a commonly asked question: Has Alabama ever been a blue state? The answer is yes, but tomorrow on Bama Blues, I’ll break down the complicated political history behind it. bamablues.org
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Bama Blues
Bama Blues is a political commentary site focused on policy, how it affects life in Alabama, and what it means for those of us living here.
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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 12/03/2026
Gov. Key Ivey commuted Sonny Burton's death sentence this week. But Burton's case highlights deeper issues with Alabama's death penalty system, from wrongful convictions to botched executions. I wrote about the history and the questions the state now faces. bamablues.org/mercy-in-mon...
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Mercy in Montgomery: Death Penalty and the Sonny Burton Case - Bama Blues
Sonny Burton’s commutation has reignited debate about Alabama’s death penalty, from wrongful convictions to nitrogen gas executions.
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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 10/03/2026
Tommy Tuberville wants to be Alabama’s next governor. But questions about his residency, past financial controversies, and stock trading while in office are already following his campaign. I took a closer look at the record. bamablues.org/the-problem-...
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The Problem with Tommy Tuberville
Tommy Tuberville’s campaign for governor of Alabama faces questions about residency, financial controversies, and a record that raises concerns for voters.
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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 08/03/2026
Over the next two weeks on Bama Blues, I’ll be taking a closer look at the upcoming Alabama gubernatorial primaries and the nine candidates in the race. But first we address the Tiger in the room. Tomorrow: a look at the controversies surrounding Tommy Tuberville and why they matter for Alabama.
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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 07/03/2026
Mike Rogers has represented Alabama’s 3rd District for more than two decades. But when you actually examine the legislative record, a simple question emerges: what has that time in Washington delivered for east Alabama? I took a closer look. bamablues.org/time-to-repl...
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23 Years, Four Bills. Is It Time to Replace Mike Rogers? - Bama Blues
After more than two decades in Congress, Mike Rogers has become one of the most powerful members of the U.S. House of Representatives. But when voters in Alabama’s 3rd District look at his legislative...
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Bama Blues @bamablues.org · 06/03/2026
I just launched a new blog called Bama Blues. The first article explains why I started it and what I hope the site can become. bamablues.org/why-i-starte...
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Why I Started Bama Blues - Bama Blues
A personal essay about growing up feeling out of place in Alabama and why I started Bama Blues to write about politics and life in the state.
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