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The Waiting Game: Will John Merrill Run Again?
With a Mo Brooks candidacy looking more and more likely in the 2026 Senate race, bringing the number to five candidates seeking to be the next junior Senator from Alabama, does Merrill really want to try to run that gauntlet?

Christopher M Peeks
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Robert McCollum Exits State Auditor Race: Endorses Derek Chen
In a statement, McCollum said, "After careful consideration, I am withdrawing from the State Auditor's race and will instead direct my time and effort towards winning this long-held Democratic commission seat in the fourth district. I feel that with the new lines, the time is right for a Republican to win here. I want to serve the people of my home county. I am reminded of Coach Bryant's words, '

Christopher M Peeks
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Case Dixon Joins the BCS. State of Alabama Podcast.
Even though he favors an America First policy like President Trump, Dixon is far from MAGA. Articulate and well-spoken, he is not afraid to voice his opposition to Trump sending troops into the nation's inner cities and waging war on Venezuelan drug cartels. He reminds one of Dr. Ron Paul.

Christopher M Peeks
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Derek Chen Picks Up Another Endorsement
Chen is a Vestavia Hills attorney with a background in law and business, having earned degrees from Hope College, Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, and the University of Alabama.
Staff Writer
Sep 16, 20251 min read


A Pivotal Election In Alabama: The Yellowhammer State Stands At A Crossroads
Well, in the old USSR, the citizens could foretell the next General Secretary. Now, I am not saying these men and women vying to serve as our next constitutional officers are Marxist. I have had the pleasure of interviewing many of them. What I am saying is with the herd thinned out, a lack of competition is not good for our Republican form of representative government. Like the late Rush Limbaugh once said, "no one should run unopposed."

Christopher M Peeks
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Tide or Tigers? Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Spills the Tea on Football Loyalty
Well, there you have it, folks! I'm sure the Attorney General is just as disappointed as I am with Bama's performance at Doak Campbell

Christopher M Peeks
Aug 31, 20251 min read


Mind Your Own Business Wes Allen
I don't know if this is a gimmick to try to win support, but Wes Allen needs to stop running his mouth. We already saw him look foolish starting a public spat with former Secretary of State John Merrill a few months ago, leaving him with egg on his face.

Christopher M Peeks
Jul 28, 20252 min read


J.R. Bowling Running for Alabama Senate in District 4, Cites Lack of Leadership as Main Problem in Legislature
It is the Smith Lake bills. What we call it locally. They passed a bill letting the of Coleman annex land at Smith Lake, 30 miles outside of

Christopher M Peeks
May 28, 20252 min read


Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill on his family's political history and why he wanted to be Secretary of State
Often times when it comes to thinking of famous names in Alabama politics we conjure up images of the Wallace's, Folsom's and Baxley's. we never think of the Merrills.

Christopher M Peeks
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Republican Lt. Gov. Candidate Reverend Dean Odle lashes out at potential primary opponents. John Merrill receives harshest blows.
Odle ,claiming Merrill had "serious moral issues," and "any man that's gonna be cheating on his wife, I don't know if any of us can

Christopher M Peeks
Mar 30, 20252 min read
















