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A Political Train Wreck: How Angie Horn and Wes Allen Sank a Lieutenant Governor Campaign
Dumbfounded does not begin to describe the reaction. This commercial hit national media, and in the kicker, nobody knew what it meant. They just saw the talking animal. The Wahl campaign played this to their advantage by showing the creature with a butterfly tattoo, signaling support. How ingenious!
Christopher M Peeks
3 days ago3 min read
The Fall of Wes Allen: How John Wahl Won the Alabama Lieutenant Governor Runoff
Even then, I assumed that with the backing of Montgomery’s “big mules,” Allen would retain his front-runner status. Yet, on May 19, with everyone expecting Allen to emerge as the top vote-getter heading into a runoff, Wahl shocked the state by finishing first. Wahl was officially in the driver’s seat.
Christopher M Peeks
5 days ago2 min read
Campaign Spotlight: John Wahl’s Tactical Offensive Against Wes Allen in Lieutenant Governor Race
By Staff Writer June 10, 2026 Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen As the Alabama lieutenant governor race intensifies, the primary runoff between former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl and Secretary of State Wes Allen has become a battleground for defining political identity. A recent advertisement from the Wahl campaign marks a sharp pivot toward aggressive messaging, aiming to frame Allen as a "third-generation career politician" whose tenure has prioritized p
Staff Writer
Jun 102 min read
Where in the World is Wes Allen? The Alabama Secretary of State Skips Seven Republican Lieutenant Governor Debates
For real, this little fella—who has hidden behind his daddy’s knee his whole life—has dodged his opponents after launching one verbal assault after another. He lashes out simply because they had the nerve to run for an office he covets
Christopher M Peeks
May 121 min read
The Scavenger of Montgomery: Why Wes Allen Must Be Stopped
If using his position for personal gain by migrating information from his official Secretary of State Facebook profile to a political page wasn't bad enough, this daddy’s boy has now been accused of spending $1 million in taxpayer funds to promote himself.
Christopher M Peeks
May 111 min read
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Faces Allegations Over $1 Million Ad Spend
Accordingly to an investigative report by Dr. Bill Chitwood of ALPolitics.com, the conservative watchdog group Common Sense Campaign of Alabama has raised alarms regarding fiscal year 2025 spending. The group’s analysis of Alabama's public spending database reveals that the Secretary of State’s Office spent $1,037,195.96 on advertising during that period.
This figure represents a staggering increase compared to fiscal year 2024, where advertising costs were reported at app
Christopher M Peeks
May 72 min read
John Wahl for Alabama Lieutenant Governor: The Conservative Outsider’s Vision
Wahl, who previously served as the Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, emphasizes his identity as a farm boy from rural North Alabama. He argues that his upbringing taught him the value of hard work and faith—principles he believes are missing from a government often dominated by career insiders.
Staff Writer
May 72 min read
My Day at the Talladega 500 with US Senate Candidate Rodney Walker—and a Sighting of Secretary of State Wes Allen
Allen walked in looking like Where's Waldo. In a sea of casual button-downs and race-day attire, he stuck out like a sore thumb. He was hopelessly overdressed, sporting that specific brand of political nerd aesthetic the screams he never spent a day at the Super Speedway
Christopher M Peeks
Apr 272 min read
Retired Congressman Mo Brooks Exposes 28M Gambling Mogul Influence in Alabama Legislature
Brooks highlighted the Win for America PAC, a federal entity he claims is funded entirely by gambling moguls such as DraftKings and FanDuel.
Christopher M Peeks
Apr 163 min read
The Wes Allen Rat Trap: Why "Wessie" is Hiding After the John Wahl Anniston Islamic Center Fallout
The schoolyard bully who tries to play tough guy has now skipped three debates after the backlash from his dirty tricks against his opponent
Christopher M Peeks
Mar 301 min read
Wes Allen: A Masterclass in Dishonesty
If the populace values those qualities, then the last candidate on that list is Secretary of State Wes Allen
Christopher M Peeks
Mar 282 min read
The Copperhead in the Capitol: Wes Allen’s Cowardly Betrayal of Alabama Voters
Allen even went as far as lying in a Facebook comment, asserting he lacked an invitation after 1819 News' Brian Dawson posted proof
Christopher M Peeks
Mar 61 min read
Building a Better Alabama: An Interview with GOP Lieutenant Governor Candidate Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth
Central to her campaign is the belief that employment is the ultimate solution to many of Alabama’s social challenges.
Staff Writer
Feb 72 min read
Wes Allen: The Political Grifter of the Alabama Lieutenant Governor’s Race
Equally alarming, in a recent social media video, the would-be Lieutenant Governor went after John Wahl, pointedly referring to him by his H
Christopher M Peeks
Feb 32 min read
The Soul of a Statesman vs. The Tactics of a Bully
The Alabama Secretary of State, Wes Allen, who is seeking to be the next Lieutenant Governor of the Yellowhammer State, should listen to
Christopher M Peeks
Jan 292 min read
Rick Pate’s Vision for Alabama: Business Experience Meets Public Service
Pate has clear goals for Alabama’s legislative sessions. High on his list is the continued reduction of the state's grocery tax
Staff Writer
Jan 282 min read
The Man-Child of Montgomery: A Rattle-Shaking Rampage for the Toy He Covets
The little baby screams about how important he is and that the meanies are taking away what he claims belongs to him. He needs his nap
Christopher M Peeks
Jan 241 min read
Prince Allen’s Pity Party: This is a Republic, Not a Monarchy
I guess someone needs to inform the Secretary of State—whose job is to make our elections secure—that in our Republic, anybody can run
Christopher M Peeks
Jan 232 min read
Not So Fast, My Friend: Why AJ McCarron’s Exit Won’t Save Wes Allen
Folks, this is not even going to be close. Pate, according to the last finance reports, has enough money to compete; when you put the two together, it is a no-brainer. You’ve got a down-home country boy that everyone can relate to versus an entitled little brat who gets his feelings hurt at every turn.
Christopher M Peeks
Dec 25, 20252 min read
Wes Allen's Hail Mary Falls Flat
The daddy’s boy would not even be where he is had his father not persuaded former Governor Bob Riley to promote him as probate judge in 2009. He likes to brag about his judicial experience on the campaign trail, but that is another story for another day.
Christopher M Peeks
Dec 11, 20252 min read
