Bill Crane

Columnist

Bill Crane has been a political analyst and commentator for 20 years. A former communications staffer for two U.S. Senators and one Governor in both major political parties, Crane 'grew up' in Georgia politics in a newspaper family. Crane owns his own corporate communications firm in Decatur, CSI Crane, LLC. He is a regular guest on WDUN's "Morning Talk with Martha Zoller," His weekly syndicated column is entitled "One Man's Opinion," and draws on his experience, good humor and life as a son of the south.

Coming to Terms with Term Limits

Among the highest prizes in Presidential electoral politics is having your term or terms of office coincide with the opportunity to make U.S. Supreme Court Justice appointments.

9:00AM ( 3 months ago )

The Not So Secret Service

The night of his visit to the Ford Theatre, to see a play which would not finish, second-term President Abraham Lincoln was working on a plan to establish a Secret Service, not for the purpose of Executive Protection, but to protect and ensure against the circulation of fraudulent currency.

9:00AM ( 3 months ago )

Biden His Time

The energetic New Castle County Councilman was only 29, when he decided to challenge Republican two-term U.S. Senator and former two-term Governor, J. Caleb Boggs for his Senate seat.

9:00AM ( 3 months ago )

And They're OFF

Our father, my sisters and I spent the better part of three-years with our mother during that slow, halting walk into her sunset.

9:00AM ( 4 months ago )

Abit Massey: A Life WELL Lived

"Abit Massey was the very best Governor that Georgia never had," said close friend and longtime Gainesville, Georgia neighbor, former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal.

9:00AM ( 4 months ago )

No Silver Bullet for Gun Safety and Shootings

As a gun owner, and someone who has been the victim of violent crime, I am well aware that our police, sheriff deputies and law enforcement personnel cannot be everywhere at once.

9:00AM ( 5 months ago )

Burst Pipes and Infrastructure Dreams

Near universal infrastructure, among the envy of much of the developed and developing countries of the world, remains a strong American calling card, particularly as we moved ‘the peaceful transition of power’ out of the way.

9:00AM ( 5 months ago )

Debating the Debates...and More

The first nationally televised Presidential debate in 1960, carried simultaneously live on radio, was a gentlemanly contest between then U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts, and Vice-President Richard M. Nixon, of California.

9:00AM ( 5 months ago )

The Incredibly High Price of Freedom

Millions of Americans just spent a relaxing or enjoyable weekend, welcoming summer, wrapping up the school year and graduation ceremonies, and heading out on long weekend mini-trips and even stay-cations, firing up the barbecue, opening up their community pool...or simply tossing back a few with family and friends.

9:00AM ( 5 months ago )

A Re-Branding for Capitalism?

It is again cap and gown season, with notes of "Pomp & Circumstance," wafting through the air all across the country.

9:00AM ( 6 months ago )