Stories that are heard, but never told.
- 4 hours ago
- 3 min read
Ever catch wind of a late-night deal in the State House that somehow flips a bill overnight? Or that quiet meeting between a lobbyist and a legislator that's got everyone's phone buzzing? Yeah, those aren't just ghost stories – they're the real rumblings that keep Alabama's political machine humming. And starting today, there's a new spot to chase them down: The Cloakroom.
Cloakroom noun
cloak·room
A place for members to socialize, eat, meet and take naps without leaving the building. These rooms are often closed to all except for Senators, Representatives, Pages, and a few of their trusted staffers; often having their own stories to tell.
Look, we're not here to spoon-feed you the polished press releases or the feel-good fluff about ribbon-cuttings and photo ops. That's cupcake territory, and we'll happily leave it to the big-name outlets and those venerable blogs that've been around since dial-up. The Cloakroom is for the folks who actually want the inside track – the lobbyists dodging rain while waiting in the security line to get inside the state house (jokes, we know you guys all have passes for the side door) , the elected officials trading texts after hours, and yeah, even you, the everyday Alabamian scrolling through your feed wondering why that one bill from that State Senator who you've never heard of feels like it should easily pass or fail but you have no clue why it's stalled.
We're talking stories that connect the dots. The kind where a whisper in Mobile ties into a vote in Huntsville, or a forgotten email chain reveals why that the lottery suddenly got the green light, but hours later failed by a single vote. No fluff, no filler – just the unvarnished scoop on what's shaking in state government, the legislature, and all the shadowy corners in between. Think of us as that friend who knows a guy who knows a guy, but with better sourcing and zero agenda beyond getting it right.
What to expect:
Whispers and rumors from Montgomery
Election-related...stuff
Infrequency
Anything we think you'll find interesting
Why now? Alabama politics has always been a chess game played by the same folks who wrote the rules, but lately, the board's getting crowded. From last minute qualifying to late night chamber votes, the rumors are flying faster than a summer storm over the Gulf. And in a state where relationships matter more than resumes, someone needs to shine a light without burning bridges. That's us: healthy eyes, fresh takes, but grounded in the grit of how things really work down there.
To the lobbyists, legislators, other news outlets:
Don't worry. The objective isn't to embarrass, inflame, compete, or whatever else. Just to inform. To discuss. Nothing to be worried about, unless you have something to worry about. Frankly, you'll probably be the main readership. So kick back and make another trip to the bar at tonight's reception.
So, bookmark us, subscribe, or just lurk – whatever floats your boat. We've got our ears to the ground, and the first drops are coming soon. Stay tuned for that deep dive on the latest whispers, or maybe the lowdown on who's jockeying for the next step up. In The Cloakroom, the door's always cracked open; and we're leaning against the wall pretending to take a phone call.
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