LARRY ELDER: Vance Defended Trump Better Than Trump

Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was holding a rotten card as he headed into a debate with Republican Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. Unlike former President Donald Trump, Vance deftly, calmly, commandingly, and with humor and compassion carried out the presidential maneuvers. He led debates on the issues voters cared about most, including the economy, cost […]

7 Things: Super Bowl gambling next year could help expand Medicaid in Alabama; Biden’s competence defended by allies; and more …

7. An effort to overturn state Treasurer Young Boozer's decision to deny a $30 million loan to Birmingham-Southern University is underway in the Alabama Legislature, led by state Sen. Jabo Wagoner (R-Vestavia Hills). has filed Senate Bill 31. Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Jim Purcell is the decision-maker for approving loans to schools, arguing that schools […]