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Bill Britt is editor-in-chief at the Alabama Political Reporter and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics. You can email him at [email protected].

Stealing the Statehouse

Is Talk Radio Part Of Hubbard’s Defense Strategy?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Huntsville-based radio host, Dale Jackson recently released a tape of an  “off the record” conversation between he and Matt Hart, who serves as a prosecutor in the case against Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard. Jackson, as well as Hubbard’s attorneys and allies, would have the public believe … Continued
January 5, 2015

Will Gov. Bentley Take The Reins?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley said that he would like to be the greatest governor the State has ever known, not for vanity’s sake, but because he loves the people. He said that he wants to make life better from every Alabamian. This is a noble goal and one worthy of … Continued
January 5, 2015

Hubbard Files Yet Another Motion

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Monday, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard asked that the State provide a more “definite statement” of the 23 Felony charges against him. Monday’s motion, added to the three that Hubbard filed last Friday, brings the new total to four filings with around 400 pages of motions and exhibits … Continued
December 24, 2014

Hubbard Files Three Motions To Dismiss (Motions Provided)

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard’s attorneys filed three motions with the court to have his 23 Felony indictments dismissed. On December 19, Hubbard asked Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker III to dismiss the charges because he claims the Grand Jury was improperly empaneled, the Grand Jury … Continued
December 22, 2014

Are They All The Same?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter We hear it all the time: “They’re all the same.” That is what people say about Democratic and Republican politicians. Here in Alabama, most people have recently begun to vote Republican to a large degree, because they don’t like the President; but they still believe that all politicians are … Continued
December 18, 2014

Anti-Gambling Money May Have Financed Supreme Court Campaign

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As reported previously in the Alabama Political Reporter, 501 (c) 4 chair for Citizens for a Better Alabama (CBA) A. Eric Johnston has acknowledged allowing then-Governor Bob Riley and Alabama GOP chairman Mike Hubbard to direct political PAC money through his nonprofit charity to Mike Hubbard’s business interests. In … Continued
December 17, 2014

Police Say Whatley “Forcefully Shoved” Fiancée

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Auburn Police report contradicts Sen. Tom Whatley’s statement about his domestic violence arrest on December 9. According to the official police filings, Whatley “grabbed the female [his fiancée] by the arm and forcefully shoved her down on the brick steps and concrete porch.” Whatley was then told by officers … Continued
December 17, 2014

Montgomery Mayoral Poll Good For Davis

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A confidential poll conducted for the Montgomery mayoral race obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter shows of a group of four tested candidates who have been mentioned as possible mayoral contenders, former congressman Artur Davis has the highest favorable ratings. The poll was conducted by Cygnal was held between … Continued
December 16, 2014

UA College Republican Leadership Dispute Ouster Of Executive Committee

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Report MONTGOMERY—Recently, the former President of the University of Alabama College Republicans (UACR), Maverick Flowers says that he and his executive committee were ousted in an illegal election. Cole Lawson, State Chairman of the College Republican Federation of Alabama (CRFA), as well as State Political Director for the College Republican … Continued
December 15, 2014

Is Conspiracy At Play To Thwart Justice In Hubbard Case?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Deputy Attorney General Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan’s exit from the Attorney General’s Office reveals yet another chapter in what appears to be an ongoing conspiracy to thwart justice in the investigation and prosecution of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard. A picture showing officers of the court, including Reagan, … Continued
December 15, 2014