It seems to be a scene far too common in Alabama these days. Prominent political figures or their staffs heading into federal courthouses in scandal. According to the AP last week, the federal investigation into Troy King's office has again resumed. King was initially investigated by Alice Martin, the Republican-appointed US Attorney in Birmingham. Although the investigation stalled when Martin was replaced by Joyce Vance, President Obama's nominee, it has now resumed.
Alabamians certainly have a stake in this case. For one, Troy King has spent $100,000 of our money to provide his own legal counsel in this investigation. Additionally, the rumored allegations are certainly strong ones. Investigators are looking into King's political contributions, his use of his public office for personal gain, and gifts he has received from big corporations like Alabama Power who gave him Braves Skybox seats that he just so happened to be rather slow in reporting.
If Scott Brown's election proves anything, it proves that Republicans are again a strong brand anywhere. Americans are tired of corrupt bargaining and special interest politics. By re-nominating Troy King in June, Alabama Republicans are destined to take a step backward. By nominating a man who is having his staff brought before federal investigators and a man with nearly 6 years of questionable ethical judgments. We saw what happened to Birmingham's credibility when Larry Langford was under investigation. The city became a national punchline.
We have the chance to keep the AG's office from becoming another punchline in June if we are willing to remove Troy King from office. If we do so, I have no doubt Republicans in our state can restore the office to its place of integrity when previous conservatives Jeff Sessions and Bill Pryor were at the helm.
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