Figures' Federal Lean Raises Questions | Birmingham News

Congressman Shomari Figures, Alabama’s conservative-leaning Democrat, is under fire for voting patterns that clash with his rural district’s values — from opposing gun rights to favoring federal over state control on healthcare and energy. Once a Justice Department insider and Democratic operative, his embrace of federal solutions and environmental regulations has drawn GOP skepticism, raising questions about whether he truly represents Alabama’s traditionalist base. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4328986ed757a93e