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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Obama misses mark in State of the Union

Matthew Bailey February 2, 2015

President Obama gave his last important State of the Union earlier this month. Though he has one more address to give, that one will be overshadowed by electoral politics. This speech outlined what he...

Romney’s defensive strategy a poor choice for Republicans

Nathan James April 8, 2012

Romney is, of course, a conservative Republican; yet he has none of the typical Republican assets. He does not appear sympathetic to the working class, nor does he tout his religion or morals, nor does...

Grand Old Party’s poor candidates a failing Republican strategy

Nathan James February 20, 2012

Republicans have been out to oust their greatest enemy, President Barack Obama, since he flattened the supposedly unbeatable McCain in the 2008 election. Mitch McConnell, the highest-ranking Republican...

Why do young people support Ron Paul?

Why do young people support Ron Paul?

Rich Robinson February 9, 2012

If Ron Paul were to be elected President, he would be the oldest in history. At 76, the long-serving Congressman from Texas is not given much of a shot by the national media to win the Republican nomination....

Intraparty fighting will threaten Republicans

John Brinkerhoff September 26, 2010

The whole idea of the Tea Party movement seems a bit confusing. If taken alone the overwhelming frustration with status quo politics is easily understandable and completely rational. However, the approach...

Republican pledge insults intelligence

Chris Brummond September 26, 2010

How dumb do Republicans think we are? On Thursday, the Republican Party took a page from their 1994 revolution by unveiling their “Pledge to America,” exposing a clear sense of desperation for the...

Our View: GOP shouldn’t play games

Our View April 13, 2010

In short: Americans deserve a fair debate about Justice Stevens’ replacement, not a childish political fight. It’s almost become a cliché, but one of the most important and lasting impacts a president...

Our View: Johnson’s job tour laughable

Our View February 11, 2010

In short: GOP candidate Bill Johnson’s tour of Alabama’s dirtiest jobs is a publicity stunt at its most entertaining. Bill Johnson is no Mike Rowe, but don’t tell him that. Johnson recently launched...