2016 election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 16, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) discussed the situation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Benghazi investigation, and thousands of missing emails with reporter Byron York. Congresswoman Roby said in an email statement to constituents, “I recently spoke with the Washington Examiner’s Byron York about … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 6, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush launched a new political action committee (PAC), Right to Rise. While not formally declaring that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for President, the move allows him to raise money, measuring early support for a Jeb Bush … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 3, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R from Alabama) issued comments in response to the current plan being floated in the House of Representatives regarding what he calls the President’s unconstitutional amnesty. Sen. Sessions said, “The Chairman of the Republican Party made a promise to America on … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—On Friday, November 14, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said in his column that he believes that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) will be a GOP Presidential Candidate in 2016. ALGOP Chairman Armistead said in a column, “The big question now is ‘will Gov. Scott Walker run for … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The City of Birmingham is intent on winning the Democratic National Convention. Birmingham Mayor William Bell spoke this week to the Alabama Media Group to address media criticism that Birmingham lacks the hotel/motel space and the necessary infrastructure to host a convention of this size and national prominence. City … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Republicans want control of the Senate, but they really want control of the White House when President Obama leaves office in early 2017. On the Democratic side, the frontrunner appears to be former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In his Monday, August 18 column, Alabama Republican Party Chairman … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, August 15, popular Texas Governor Rick Perry was indicted by an Austin Grand Jury on Felony counts of abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant. The rumored Republican Presidential candidate could receive a maximum punishment on the first charge of five to 99 years … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Members of the Democratic National Convention site selection committee are in Birmingham this week to review a proposal by the City to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention.  Birmingham is reportedly one of the finalists for the event which brings thousands of Democratic delegates and press members to the … Continued