Evidence

     We're all trying to read the Juror Tea Leaves emanating from the Federal Courthouse these days, trying to decipher the words and body language of legislators and lobbyists who've been hauled before the Grand Jury to testify. Some, like Senator Scott Beason (R, Gardendale) say they've secretly been working with the FBI, perhaps wearing wires (though they won't confirm that), since last year.
     Today there was talk of wiretaps on cell phone conversations between Victoryland owner Milton McGreggor and lobbyist Bob Geddie (seen on the right) of Fine Geddie & Associates, whom I interviewed before word of the Federal investigation broke, for a piece on lobbyists on CBS-8.
     I'm still not clear how it can be bribery to ask a candiate for office where he stands on an issue before you donate money to him or her. Thats' what seems to be the case with Senator Paul Sanford's public comments. Would you donate to a candidate without knowing what their beliefs are?
     Another person who went before the Grand Jury is retiring Speaker of The House Seth Hammett, and fresh from that experience he'll be the guest on this Sunday's On The Record (5:30pm on CBS-8 in Montgomery).
    By the way, the wires and nuts and bolts have been arranged in the correct order for OTR to be put online the Monday after it airs on TV. So you should be able to watch The Speaker's interview on Monday the 10th of May. The previous programs will also be posted over the days to come, so you'll be able to watch and compare the primary candidates for Governor.