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The Doctor’s Advice

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Nationally, the democratic party is gaining ground according to several respected polling institutions. However, in Alabama, the once dominate democratic party is in shambles. Dysfunctional, disorganized, and demonized, the democrats in Dixie, if not a dying breed, would appear to be on life support. “Nationally, the outlook for the … Continued
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August 15, 2013

College Democrats Attend National Convention

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Sam Gerard, a University of Alabama student, traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent Alabama at the College Democrats of America summer convention last weekend. More than 200 students from across the country met for the four-day program to discuss fundraising, communication strategies and organizing tactics to prepare to return … Continued
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August 6, 2013

Youth organizations set equal marriage platforms

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY– Following the 5-4 decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday, the future political leaders of Alabama are able to find common ground on marriage equality. While the Democratic and Republican National Committees have starkly opposite platform positions on the issue of marriage equality, members … Continued
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June 28, 2013

Ron Crumpton to Run for Alabama Senate as Democrat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Senate District 11 already has two Republicans vying from the district in 2014 and now it also has a Democrat. Medical Marijuana advocate Ron Crumpton has announced that he will be running as a Democrat in the heavily Republican district consisting of parts of St. Clair, Shelby, and … Continued
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June 6, 2013

Barbara Bobo Passes Away

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Barbara Bobo, the longtime publisher of the West Alabama Gazette and Mayor of Millport, passed away Monday after a year long battle with cancer. The Alabama Democratic Party expresses its condolences to the family of Barbara Bobo on their website. The Democratic Party wrote, “Barbara Bobo will be missed … Continued
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June 5, 2013

Dr. Joe Reed Responds to Kennedy’s Departure

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Many words have been used to explain the departure of Judge Mark Kennedy from Chairmanship of the Alabama Democratic Party, but only a handful have been printed to understand the position of one of the last heroes of Alabama’s democratic legacy. Love him or hate him, Dr. Joe Reed … Continued
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April 25, 2013

Kennedy resigns after long-standing conflict with Joe Reed

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Judge Mark Kennedy confirmed in a press statement this morning that he will resign as Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party later today, effective on Monday. Kennedy says in his statement, “We will always stand shoulder to shoulder with people of goodwill who choose to fight for progress.  The Alabama … Continued
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April 19, 2013

ALGOP Chairman Comments on Resignation of Democrat Party Chairman

Staff Report Birmingham, AL – Below is a statement by Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead regarding the resignation of Mark Kennedy as Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party: “It appears that Alabama Democrat Conference Chairman Joe Reed has completed his “takeover” of the Alabama Democratic Party as former Supreme Court Justice Mark Kennedy exits as their … Continued
April 19, 2013

Laird Leaves Alabama Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The A;abama Democratic Party dominated politics in the Alabama Legislature from Reconstruction in the Nineteenth Century well into the Twenty First Century, but the recent present has seen the Alabama Democratic Party lose the hearts and minds of most of the people of Alabama. On Monday Rep. Richard Laird … Continued
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February 5, 2013

Democrats Release Website Stating Their Case Against Judge Roy Moore

Staff Report Press Release Montgomery – The Alabama Democratic Party released a new website today which they say is, “aimed at reminding voters why Roy Moore is unfit to serve again as Alabama’s Chief Justice.” According to the press release, “Visitors to the site may read a brief summary, accompanying source articles, and the entire … Continued
November 2, 2012