Clete Wetli, Author at BamaPolitics.com

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Clete Wetli

Clete Wetli is former Chair of the Madison County Democrats and a liberal political activist.

Hope For A New Blue Alabama

by Clete Wetli on November 7, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Moving forward, the ALGOP won’t be able to make absurd claims and comments unchecked and unchallenged.

AL Governor Ivey on “Political Charades”: It Takes One to Know One

by Clete Wetli on October 29, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

The real charade is that the ALGOP and Gov. Ivey are trying to spin the Trump era as wildly successful, but the facts tell a much different story.

Mo Brooks Is Okay With Abandoning US Allies

by Clete Wetli on October 21, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

So, it’s ok for America to go back on its word and abruptly walk away from its allies that were instrumental in defeating ISIS? Does Brooks really think this is going to end well or that this move won’t cost the US much more later?

Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Strongest in Alabama

by Clete Wetli on October 14, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Alabama Republicans will never question Trump’s self-described “great and unmatched wisdom” that seemingly only rivals his expertise on literally every subject, or his profound display of Christian values including profanity-laced speeches and petty, obsessive political vendettas.

In Alabama, The Poor Keep Getting Poorer

by Clete Wetli on October 7, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Yeah, it’s been some great economic news lately for some, but more Alabamians seem to be working harder than ever, with less to show for it.

ALGOP Officially Sells Its Soul To Trump

by Clete Wetli on September 30, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Sadly, the Alabama Republican Party thinks that the president extorting Ukraine for his own personal gain, and engaging in an unprecedented cover-up, is a crisis that can be twisted into a massive fundraising effort.

Nancy Worley’s Last Stand

by Clete Wetli on September 23, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

The reality is that hundreds of thousands of Alabamians still lack access to affordable healthcare. The reality is that the state has slashed unemployment benefits and continues to neglect people who genuinely need help. The reality is that Alabama needs prison and education reform. In fact, Alabama has real problems and it needs real solutions.