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.

Knowing When It's Time To Go Home

I first had the pleasure of meeting U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky in Scottsdale, Arizona, roughly six months into his first term.

8:00AM ( 1 year ago )

Healing That Great Divide

It was the best of times...it was the worst of times. Thursday evening, August 24th, in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

9:00AM ( 1 year ago )

And Green Means Go

Though I do not believe that we should or will see a complete fleet conversion from fossil fuels to electric vehicles, they certainly should be a growing part of the mix.

9:00AM ( 1 year ago )

The Trials of Trump

Football season kickoff is only weeks away, as fans begin to break out the stats to analyze and make the case for how their favorites will perform, with prior performance being among the best indicators of future performance.

10:00AM ( 1 year ago )

The Same House...Save the House?

I have been fortunate to grow up in circumstances and with a family that always provided good food on the table, a comfortable home, and a safe roof over our heads.

8:00AM ( 1 year ago )

No Name...No Way

A recent Quinnipiac University poll found that 47% of registered voters in America would consider voting for a third-party candidate for President.

10:00AM ( 1 year ago )

Our Governor, And We'd Like to Keep Him

I first met Brian Kemp as a young State Senator from Athens, Georgia.

9:00AM ( 1 year ago )

Viva Lost Wages

My first trip to Sin City was during Christmas week in 1995.

10:00AM ( 1 year ago )

Mind If I Smoke?

Growing up in a household where both parents were heavy smokers, I can attest directly to the lifetime impacts of second-hand smoke.

9:00AM ( 1 year ago )

Biden His Time

I first met then-U.S. Senator Joe Biden of Delaware in 1988, during what would be his first of two unsuccessful campaigns for President of the United States (1988, 2008).

9:00AM ( 1 year ago )