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Natural Born Hypocrisy: Wes Allen’s War on Immigrant Representation
No one should be surprised at Wes Allen pushing this type of egregious bill. Remember, when Allen served in the legislature, he sponsored a bill banning curbside voting. For those unfamiliar, curbside voting meant people with disabilities and mobility issues could have a poll worker bring their ballot to them, allowing them to fill it out while the poll worker returned it. Good job, Secretary Allen! You should still feel so proud of disenfranchising disabled people.
Christopher M Peeks
1 day ago2 min read
Skydiving Without a Parachute: Wes Allen’s Campaign Just Hit the Dirt
On what planet does Allen imagine someone not born in the United States winning an election in Alabama? And exactly what voting bloc is he trying to appeal to with this? In retrospect, does his racist xenophobia not risk alienating level-headed Republicans—those who don’t view individuals who came to this country and became citizens the right way as the enemy? Does he not believe that his own ancestors, who came to this country seeking a better life and became citizens, shoul
Christopher M Peeks
4 days ago2 min read
AJ McCarron vs. the Machine: Alabama Politics Comes Out Swinging
The powers that be are coming at McCarron because he only registered to vote a few days ago? Really? I mean, that's all you got? That holds as hollow as a whiskey barrel around a bunch of North Carolina moonshiners in the Appalachian Mountains. Empty!
Christopher M Peeks
6 days ago1 min read
From Cleats to Campaigns: McCarron Blitzes Alabama Politics
Just a few weeks ago, Allen appeared to be the front-runner to succeed outgoing Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth. After today, that’s out the window like a swirling McDonald’s hamburger wrapper. Gone with the wind. McCarron is now under center.
Christopher M Peeks
Oct 232 min read
Poll Leader or Paper Tiger? Wes Allen’s Premature Victory Lap in the Lt. Gov Race
Slow down, cowboy. Three-quarters of the respondents did not choose you. Furthermore, did Alabama's election security not drop to second place under your watch—after previously being ranked the most secure in the nation under former Secretary of State John Merrill? And how did you lead the charge against puberty blockers and sex change procedures on minors in our state while serving as Chief Elections Officer?
Christopher M Peeks
Oct 202 min read
Cornbread, Coach, and Cold Showers: Tuberville’s Wink Shakes Up Alabama’s Lt. Gov Race
Those pics had to be a wake-up call for Allen—like a cold shower in January. Startling, jolting, and eye-opening. Allen already faces problems running against Rick Pate. Everybody likes the Commissioner. He is as lovable as buttered cornbread with fried chicken after Sunday go-to-meeting.
Christopher M Peeks
Oct 151 min read
Gravy In The Pie Crust: ALFA's Odd Endorsements
Now the next two picks conjure visions of 30 pieces of silver, with ALFA betraying Senator Jack Williams, who is running for Agriculture Commissioner, and putting the knife in the back of current Ag Commissioner Rick Pate, who is seeking to be the next Lieutenant Governor. Instead, ALFA chose Chip Hill over Williams and Secretary of State Wes Allen over Pate, respectively.
Christopher M Peeks
Oct 53 min read
Montgomery vs the Maverick: Goat Hill's Last Stand
Political insiders who spoke to me on condition of anonymity said Senator Jack Williams, in his bid for Agriculture Commissioner, and current commissioner Rick Pate, who is running for lieutenant governor—both of whom, on paper, were obvious choices for the Farmers Federation—were deemed “too old.”
Christopher M Peeks
Oct 32 min read
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 212 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 282 min read
John Merrill silences Wes Allen: Merrill takes the high road.
He acknowledged his indiscretions,pivoted to how his relationship with his savior has helped him repair the damage
Christopher M Peeks
Apr 283 min read
John Merrill Responds To Wes Allen
In my communication, there was no name-calling and no personal derogatory comments about Wes Allen.
John Merrill
Apr 237 min read
Thoughts From John Merrill This Morning In Alabama
Secretary Allen has repeatedly mischaracterized both my tenure and the work of the professionals in the Secretary of State’s Office.
John Merrill
Apr 214 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 302 min read
Unraveling the Political Accusations: The Reverend Dean Odle and the Alabama Lieutenant Gubernatorial Race
Odle's claims suggest that potential vote tampering is more than just political rivalry; it threatens the core of American democracy.
Staff Writer
Mar 294 min read
