PoliColumn

I have a new column in today's Mobile Register. It will mostly only be of interest to my fellow Axis of Weevil members, as it is focused on Alabama politics. Although it is noteworthy for being one of the few times that you will find me advocating for tax increases.

It has been said that only Nixon could go to China -- in other words, only a staunch anti-communist could credibly open relations with the government in Beijing. Similarly, perhaps only a fiscal conservative (and Republican), Bob Riley, can fix the financial problems in Alabama.

The whole thing is here: al.com: Opinion