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Republican Senate candidates forum in Gulf Shores

GOP Senate candidates participated in a forum last week in Gulf Shores before state retirees at the ARSEA/APEAL Convention. Candidates Stanley Adair, John Merrill, and Arnold Mooney all participated in the forum. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, was detained by business in D.C.; but addressed the retirees via video. Auburn Football Coach Tommy Tuberville also joined … Continued
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September 30, 2019

Hightower: Impeachment investigations will lead nowhere

Wednesday, former state Senator and Republican congressional candidate for the open Alabama First Congressional district Bill Hightower said that impeachment is a “distraction.” “The radical Left’s obsession with somehow invalidating the election of Donald Trump as President has gone too far,” Hightower said. “This distraction toward impeachment just creates another round of costly taxpayer funded … Continued
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September 26, 2019

Alabama Democratic Party opens qualifying Friday

The Alabama Democratic Party opens qualifying for the 2020 Election on Friday, September 27, at 9:00 a.m. and closes qualifying at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019. Elected offices up for election in 2020 include President of the United States, the U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Public Service Commission President, Alabama Supreme Court Justice, Court … Continued
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September 26, 2019

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Trump, Tuberville and Cavanaugh

Monday, the Alabama Farmers Federation’s political action committee, FarmPAC, announced endorsements for the 2020 elections. Notable endorsements included endorsing Donald J. Trump (R) for President of the United States, former Auburn football Coach Tommy Tuberville (R) for U.S. Senate, and Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for another term as Public Service Commission President. The FarmPAC endorsements were … Continued
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September 25, 2019

Jones camp says Byrne got Jones’ stance wrong on Kavanaugh

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, released statements last week on social media blasting U.S. Sen. Doug Jones as being in agreement with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and and “The Squad” on impeaching embattled Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. A spokesperson for the Jones camp has since contacted the Alabama Political Reporter and stated that Senator Jones “does … Continued
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September 24, 2019

DNC approves Alabama bylaws, sets new election dates

Vote on new bylaws or don’t bother sending anyone from Alabama to Milwaukee next year.  Essentially, that’s what the Democratic National Committee said to Alabama Democratic Party chairwoman Nancy Worley on Friday. A subcommittee of the DNC — the rules and bylaws committee — approved a new set of bylaws for the ADP and ordered … Continued
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September 23, 2019

Matt Fridy addresses Etowah County Republican Breakfast

State Representative and candidate for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Matt Fridy spoke to attendees of the Etowah County Republican Breakfast about his effort to win election for an open seat on the state appellate court. Fridy said that he began in politics early because his parents were very passionate about the Pro-Life movement. … Continued
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September 23, 2019

Merrill addresses Mid-Alabama Republican Club

Saturday, Alabama Secretary of State and U.S. Senate candidate John Merrill addressed the Mid-Alabama Republican Club at their monthly meeting in Vestavia Hills. “It is a pleasure to speak with the members of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club,” Merrill said. “Doug Jones does not represent Alabama values and Alabama thinking.” Merrill said that when he was … Continued
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September 19, 2019

Byrne: Jones in line with Omar, The Squad on impeaching Kavanaugh

Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, blasted Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, this week for comments suggesting that embattled Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh could be impeached. “Doug Jones has fallen in line with Ilhan Omar and the rest of “The Squad” in talking about impeaching Justice Kavanaugh,” Byrne said. “Enough of this nonsense! … Continued
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September 18, 2019