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Sessions: FFRF’s demands that Ivey stop praying is ridiculous

Wednesday, former Senator and GOP Senate candidate Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, said that Alabamians will not be intimidated by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Sessions was responding to a letter that the FFRF sent to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) demanding that she stop praying at press conferences and citing scriptures. “This is RIDICULOUS,” Sessions said. … Continued
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April 9, 2020

Sessions attacks Tuberville’s views on China

Former Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, rolled out an ambitious, comprehensive plan to hold the Chinese government accountable for what Sessions called a cover-up of the coronavirus that has killed tens of thousands of people and devastated economies worldwide. In an interview Thursday on the Matt & Aunie radio show on Talk 99.5 in Birmingham, for … Continued
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April 7, 2020

Roy Moore says not to give in to fear

Former chief justice and former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore is urging Americans “not to give in to fear.” “As you know, the Chinese virus has shaken our Country, created havoc in the stock market, and has left people asking the questions… what’s next?” Moore said on social media addressing his supporters. “As businesses remain … Continued
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March 25, 2020

Jerry Carl “upset” that Hightower is still running ads

Jerry Carl, a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, has said he is suspending advertising due to the COVID-19 crisis. COVID-19 is an often fatal illness caused by a novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City China late in 2019. Carl called on his Republican primary opponent former State Senator Bill … Continued
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March 23, 2020

Eagle Forum endorses Jeff Sessions

Eagle Forum PAC announced Thursday that it is endorsing former Attorney General Jeff Sessions for the U.S. Senate. Eagle Forum PAC wrote, “Eagle Forum Founder Phyllis Schlafly repeatedly called Jeff Sessions “our favorite Senator.” Eagle Forum PAC is honored to endorse him in the Alabama run-off election for the U.S. Senate on March 31, 2020.” … Continued
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March 18, 2020

Club for Growth endorses Tommy Tuberville for U.S. Senate

Monday, Club for Growth PAC announced their endorsement of former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville for the Alabama Senate Republican primary runoff. Politico’s James Arkin published an exclusive report on the announcement. “Tommy Tuberville is a principled, free-market conservative who has the support of President Trump and has put together a great campaign to … Continued
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March 18, 2020

Alabama Democrats join calls to postpone March 31 primary runoff

Monday, the Alabama Democratic Party joins Secretary of State John Merrill (R) in exploring a brief postponement of the March 31 primary runoff election. “It is a prudent course of action in this one specific circumstance,” the Alabama Democratic Party wrote in a statement. “Protecting the health and safety of voters, poll workers, and election … Continued
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March 17, 2020