Kay Ivey doesn’t bluff, doesn’t blink, and doesn’t back down

Kay Ivey doesn’t bluff, doesn’t blink, and doesn’t back down

In an age of viral outrage and empty slogans, Gov. Kay Ivey has quietly done the unthinkable — she’s governed. Love her, dislike her or stand somewhere in between, one thing is clear: she remains the most effective chief executive Alabama has seen in decades. While others give fiery floor speeches or chase headlines, Ivey stays focused on the hard, often thankless work of policy. And in Montgomery, that still counts for something. She’s often la…