Don Siegelman

THE UNBEATABLE FORMER DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA

The former Governor Don Siegelman was so popular that he served in Alabama politics for 26 years. He was so un-beatable that GOP political operatives are said to have nicknamed him “The Cockroach.” Those operatives, intent on establishing a permanent GOP majority in their state, found that no matter how much money they spent, no matter which candidate they put up against him, no matter how bad the press and even judicial prosecution was pitted against him, he won and kept on winning.

Then they started playing dirty. Really dirty.

Until Don Siegelman won his last election, sweeping into the governorship with 57% of the vote, Don had never been accused of corrupt or criminal acts.

Then he became inundated with accusations.

Midnight Vote Recount in Baldwin County

Bob Riley eeked out a razor thin victory over Don Siegelman obtained in several midnight vote recounts in Baldwin County. Curious? Read more.

Alabama Blood Sport

" Republican lawyer in Alabama swears she heard a top G.O.P. operative in the state say that Rove "had spoken with the Department of Justice" about "pursuing" Siegelman. . . Read more in TIME.

Questions About a Governor’s Fall

[Don Siegelman's] prosecution may have been a political hit, intended to take out the state’s most prominent Democrat, a serious charge that has not been adequately investigated. Read more in NYT editorial.