Justin J. Pearson

Legal expenses for the MSCS takeover and Wanda Halbert litigations should advise future intra-government battles, says Otis Sanford.

The Aug. 6 election may be just the beginning of an issue-filled drive to November's midterms.

Winning is "doable," says Otis Sanford. But Shelby County Democrats will need to show up in big numbers to keep a congressional seat after gerrymandering.

Though the new congressional maps worsen the odds for Democrats, there are opportunities to make a statement, says Otis Sanford.