Yaffee: Katie Britt’s winning message on abortion
There's no question that Republicans have struggled to unite behind one message on abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. Former President Donald Trump recently said he believes abortion should be a state issue decided by the “will of the people” of each state. Trump's comments drew backlash from other Republicans, […]
Yaffee: Stop giving Putin the benefit of the doubt
As the Ukraine war drags on, it is not surprising that it has become a more divisive issue in politics today. But the division, like most issues, is not just between left and right; there are also divisions within the Republican Party over continuing to support Ukraine's defense against Russia. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has […]
Yaffee: Alabama Democrats’ opposition to IVF solution is playing politics
It has become a cliché at this point for mainstream media to cover Republican responses to controversies rather than the controversies themselves.The headline will be “Republicans Strike” [insert issue here]. ” But I have never seen a political party “jump on” as much as the Democratic Party over the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that embryos […]
Yaffee: Russian nukes in space? Another reason Space Command should come to Huntsville
Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, called on the Biden administration to declassify information about “grave national security threats.” Comment from the chairman @RepMikeTurner: pic.twitter.com/OA9yJuEPlf — House Intelligence Committee (@HouseIntel) February 14, 2024 it is report The threat is said to be linked to Russia, which wants to deploy […]
Yaffee: Expanding Medicaid would just feed the ObamaCare beast
As the 2024 legislative session approaches, we thought it would be a good time to remind lawmakers that expanding Medicaid in Alabama remains a terrible idea. Recently, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said he plans to have a “conversation” about health care disparities. You better not hear that Medicaid expansion was part of that conversation. […]
Yaffee: Don’t just cancel the new ABC warehouse. Close all ABC stores
The lease agreement for the Montgomery Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) facility is end In 2025, the board is looking for a new, larger facility. The ABC board had been open to the proposal for a new warehouse, but recently decided not to proceed any further at this time. I have a better solution to the […]
Yaffee: Alabama should put protesters who block traffic in jail
Earlier this week, hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists Closed bridges in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg In New York City, he called for an end to Israel's war against Hamas. What happened in New York is just part of a disturbing trend across the country. Too many left-wing demonstrators have decided to block highway traffic as a […]
Yaffee: Is real school choice finally coming to Alabama in 2024?
Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth released from prison His New Year's Resolutions for 2024 And at the top of the list is passing school choice legislation. Ainsworth is not the only one who has already floated the idea for Congress in 2024. Alabama Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) said this could be the year that lawmakers can […]
