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Alabama Congressional Delegation

Sessions’ seat is object of desire, five top the list… for now

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There are a number of individuals jockeying to replace Senator Jeff Sessions, should he resign to take a position in President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s administration. A vast army of office seekers is hoping to curry favor with Governor Robert Bentley, the one man who holds the key to Senatorial … Continued
November 17, 2016

The Bloom Group, Inc. Welcomes New Associate

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Bloom Group, Inc., one of Alabama’s most respected governmental affairs firms, announces Garrett Jemison, former State Director for Senator Richard Shelby, as the firm’s newest associate. For almost 30 years, the State’s premier governmental relations firm has been advocating for its clients and reaping real results. Now, with the … Continued
October 18, 2016

Gerritson Endorsed by Rick Barber

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, October 26 Rick Barber, a 2010 Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, endorsed challenger Becky Gerritson in the 2016 Republican Primary. Barber called Gerritson “an inspiration” to himself and to conservatives. Barber said, “In 2010, I rallied beside Martha Roby and asked those of you that … Continued
October 27, 2015

House Set to Vote to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Selma Marchers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced in an email to constituents that the House is likely to vote on awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to the participants in the historic Selma to Montgomery march for Civil Rights this week. Congresswoman Martha Roby wrote, “This week the House will vote … Continued
February 11, 2015

Freedomworks Continues Opposition to Farm Bill and Any Budget Deal Without Real Spending Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In 2011, Republican budget negotiators crafted a deal with their Democratic colleagues and President Obama that created a bipartisan super committee which would sit down together and craft a plan that would get the nation on the path to a balanced budget. To force a deal, automatic sequestration cuts … Continued
December 11, 2013

Biden Joins Sewell At Annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Selma

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) visited Selma as part of the 13th Annual Faith and Politics Institute’s Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Alabama. The Pilgrimage is co-hosted by U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D) who is a native of Selma. Selma is part of Congresswoman Sewell’s Seventh … Continued
March 5, 2013