The South Alabamian News Podcast
The South Alabamian Newspaper provides local news for Jackson, Alabama.
The South Alabamian News Podcast
Is Alabama really the 'most conservative'?
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While making the media rounds during an apparent image-repair tour in response to his leaked comments about the Alabama Republican Party, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter repeatedly highlighted the House's conservative record. He did it in his apology letter to the Republican Party and in at least three separate media appearances. "I think our record speaks for itself. I mean, you know, since I've been speaker, Alabama has become the most conservative legislative body in the country," he declared on Alabama Public Television. "And so, we're proud of that. We're proud of the accomplishments we've had this quadrennium alone. We've already...