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Samuel McLure

Horatio Bunce, GOP Freedom Caucus, and the Libertarian Cause

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Report The political career of Tennessee militia colonel, David Crockett, has been ubiquitously overshadowed by his legendary defense of the Alamo in 1836. Before this heroic stand, Colonel Crockett was known as the “Lion of Washington,” serving three terms in the US House of Representatives between 1827 and 1835. Halfway … Continued

Samuel McLure

March 31, 2017

Opinion

How to get Luther Strange disbarred from the practice of Law

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Report Have you talked with anyone in Alabama who isn’t bothered by Luther Strange’s acceptance of Gov. Bentley’s appointment to US Senate? I haven’t. Everybody has an internal baloney meter – the bologna meter goes off when we hear something that just sounds off. Maybe we can’t explain why it’s … Continued

Samuel McLure

March 28, 2017

Opinion

Pro-Life Democrats, unicorns, and such

By Sam McLure “Now, I will believe that there are unicorns.” The Tempest, William Shakespeare The only perfect Party will be the one that Christ’s followers enjoy in Heaven. Until then, we must make the most of our imperfect associations … which, in humility, we must acknowledge are more imperfect because of our own presence. … Continued

Samuel McLure

March 14, 2017

Opinion

5 reasons why Republicans are going to pot on March 8

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter On March 8, 2017, at 1:30 the Alabama Legislature will be considering a bill that would decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. The House of Representative’s Judiciary Committee will be holding a public hearing on HB 269 in Room 617 at 1:30 pm. HB 269 stands … Continued

Samuel McLure

March 7, 2017

Opinion

What would it take for you to switch political parties?

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Report If you’ve been a Republican your entire life, what would it take for you to change your political allegiance? How bad would things have to get in the Alabama Republican Party for you to jump ship? Would having the most powerful man in the Legislature, Mike Hubbard, convicted of … Continued

Samuel McLure

March 3, 2017

Opinion

Two Kinds of Republicans

By Sam McClure Alabama Political Report The Alabama Republican Party has some serious credibility issues as of late. The most powerful man in the Legislature, Mike Hubbard, was convicted of felony corruption charges. Governor Bentley is under impeachment investigations; appointed the man to US Senate who was responsible for delaying impeachment investigation; and continues his … Continued

Samuel McLure

February 22, 2017

Opinion

The man who wears his underwear on his head

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Report Have you met the man who wears his underwear on his head? This may sound too absurd for a political periodical, but please stay with me. Fred is 40 years old and lives in his mother’s basement. She washes his clothes, makes him breakfast, and keeps the pantry stocked … Continued

Samuel McLure

February 16, 2017

Opinion

A new day for pro-life Alabama

By Samuel J. Mclure Alabama Political Reporter A new day has dawned for the pro-life movement. Never before has our generation seen the current fervor and opportunity to protect children in the womb from needless death. When Justice Blackmun penned Roe v. Wade in 1973, the Federal Government made the largest and most improper overreach … Continued

Samuel McLure

February 7, 2017