Transparently Corrupt

Don Siegelman says that he will release his income tax returns should he decide to run for Governor.

David Lanoue, chairman of the political science department at the University of Alabama, said Siegelman's announcement "is a wise move given his situation."

He said Siegelman's credibility was damaged last year when he was indicted on charges accusing him of rigging bids on state Medicaid contracts, and even though the charges were dropped, he still must rebuild his credibility.

"One way to deal with that is to be as open and transparent as possible," Lanoue said. (AP)