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Sewell: Impeachment is “about the soul of our democracy”

Sunday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell appeared on NBC News Sunday talk show program, “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd,” to defend the Democrats’ near party line vote to formalize the ongoing impeachment hearings against President Donald J. Trump (R) saying that the impeachment investigation is “about the soul of our democracy.” “I hope that the … Continued
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November 4, 2019

DNC chair: If elections aren’t held on Saturday, Alabama could have no delegates at national convention

Unless a Montgomery County Circuit Court allows a scheduled meeting of the Alabama Democratic Party to go forward on Saturday, it is unlikely that the state will be allowed to seat a single delegate at the Democratic National Convention next summer in Milwaukee.  Those were, essentially, the words of Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez, … Continued
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November 1, 2019

Roy Moore officially qualifies for Senate race

Thursday, former Chief Justice Roy Moore officially qualified to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Doug Jones (D). Moore signed his qualifying papers at Republican state headquarters in Hoover. “I know it is Halloween, and no I did not do this to scare the wits out of the people in Washington,” Moore … Continued
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November 1, 2019

Coleman holds campaign kick-off event

Tuesday, Dothan area businessman Jeff Coleman held a formal special campaign kick-off event in Dothan. Coleman is a Republican candidate for Congress in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Incumbent Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, is not seeking another term in the House of Representatives. “I love Southeast Alabama and I believe I can represent it with class and … Continued
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October 31, 2019

Dismukes drops out of 2nd Congressional District race

State Rep. Will Dismukes announced he is leaving Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District race. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce today that I am withdrawing from the 2nd congressional district race,” said Dismukes. “I want to give a sincere thanks to everyone who supported me and contributed to the campaign. The encouragement I … Continued
October 31, 2019

Alabama Retail Association PAC endorses Cam Ward for Alabama Supreme Court

Alabama RetailPAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, announced their endorsements of candidates in judicial races today. That announcement included the endorsement of Cam Ward for Place 1 on the Alabama Supreme Court. “The Alabama Retail Association believes these candidates understand retailers and will give retailers’ interests a fair hearing,”said Alabama Retail Chairman … Continued
October 31, 2019

Is Session in or out? Insiders say probably in

Rumors that former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions may enter the race to retake his old Senate seat is sending panic through the political landscape as politicos of all stripes scramble to understand what happens next. Those close to Sessions said he has not made a final decision, but he is leaning strongly toward running. Recent … Continued
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October 30, 2019

Democrats will hold state party elections Saturday

The Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee will hold a special meeting on Saturday in Montgomery. This meeting will be pursuant with the October 5th SDEC bylaws that were unanimously passed by the SDEC and approved by the DNC, the meeting will involve organizing the Diversity Caucuses, selecting nominees for At-Large member positions by each Diversity … Continued
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October 29, 2019