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2018 election

Alice Martin calls Schneiderman’s conduct “reprehensible”

Former U.S. Attorney and current Republican candidate for Attorney General Alice Martin told the Alabama Political Reporter that she applauds the women who came forward with accusations against New York Attorney General Eric Scheiderman and called his conduct “reprehensible.” “This is another prime example of a politician not practicing what he has been preaching for … Continued
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May 15, 2018

Rusty Glover campaigns for lieutenant governor in Birmingham

State Sen. Rusty Glover, R-Semmes, asked the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans on Thursday for their votes in his race for lieutenant governor. Glover was at Sidebar, a restaurant, in Birmingham. Glover said that he has served in the Alabama House of Representatives and has served three terms in the state Senate. “I was outspent 3 … Continued
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May 14, 2018

GE Aviation opens new plant in Huntsville

GE Aviation opened a new factory in Huntsville on Wednesday. The new factory will be the only U.S. location to produce unique materials used to manufacture ceramic components poised to revolutionize jet propulsion. Gov. Kay Ivey was at the grand opening. “Alabama’s contribution to the aerospace industry continues to grow as we celebrate the grand … Continued
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May 14, 2018

Hightower campaigns for Young Republican votes

Sen. Bill Hightower was at Birmingham’s Southside on Thursday campaigning for governor among the Birmingham Young Republicans. “It is tough to know who you are going to vote for,” Hightower said, but the candidate urged the audience to consider carefully. Hightower grew up in Birmingham and then moved to Mobile in his youth. He went … Continued
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May 11, 2018

Ivey’s doctor writes that she is in “excellent health”

Kay Ivey’s GOP rivals have released their medical records and have been questioning the governor’s health. On Wednesday, the Ivey campaign released a letter from her doctor stating that she is in excellent health. Dr. Brian W. Elrod wrote, “Governor Ivey has had physicals for the last fifteen years, and she is in excellent health.” … Continued
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May 10, 2018
Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Roy Moore endorses Rich Hobson for Congress

Wednesday, the Rich Hobson for Congress Campaign announced that Hobson has received the endorsement of former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R). Hobson worked for Judge Moore for nearly two decades, most recently as his campaign manager for U.S. Senate. “I have known Rich Hobson for over 25 years and know his reputation for honesty, … Continued
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May 10, 2018

U.S. Chamber of Commerce begins running ads for Martha Roby

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that it is rolling out ads for incumbent Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery. The Director of External Communications for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Stacy Day told the Alabama Political Reporter, “I wanted to let you know that the U.S. Chamber is launching its first slate of House ads in … Continued
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May 8, 2018

Kay Ivey endorsed by pro-life Susan B. Anthony List

Monday, Governor Kay Ivey received an endorsement from pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List. “We are proud to endorse Governor Kay Ivey, a longtime friend of SBA List,” SBA List’s Vice President of Government Affairs Marilyn Musgrave said. “An original member of our National Pro-Life Women’s Caucus, Kay exemplifies the pro-life, pro-woman leadership SBA List … Continued
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May 8, 2018