This is an opinion cartoon.
“Alabama Republican leaders rolled over like puppies craving a belly rub. They’ve all but strewn roses from wherever Sen. Tommy Tuberville lives to Montgomery, scenting his path to the governor’s office.” - Roy S. Johnson
I love the above quote from my friend and colleague Roy S. Johnson. It served as an intro to his column in last week’s newsletter, The Barbershop. (If you haven’t already, do yourself a favor and sign on today. The Barbershop is always a rich read.) The visual also inspired today’s cartoon, but instead of puppies and roses I chose to illustrate Tubby’s easy path to Montgomery as a cakewalk.
Here are some excerpts from Johnson’s column:
Sen. Tommy Tuberville wants to squeak into the Alabama governor’s office unchallenged and state Republ

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