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Roy Moore, Doug Jones tie nothing to celebrate

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It’s time that we had a little talk about Roy Moore. Messages came pouring in to me on social media Tuesday evening following the release of a Fox News poll that showed Moore in a statistical tie with Democratic challenger Doug Jones. There was great glee among the more … Continued
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October 18, 2017

House passes Legislation strengthening whistleblower protections

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 16, 2017, U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, wrote in an email to constituents that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill protecting federal whistleblowers from retaliation. Congresswoman Roby wrote, “I’m proud to report that last week the House unanimously passed legislation that will strengthen penalties … Continued
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October 18, 2017

Judge Moore addresses Values Voter Summit

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Republican Senate candidate Judge Roy Moore addressed the Value Voters Summit in Washington D.C. where he called Alabama’s U.S. Senate special election a “breakout opportunity” to take back our country and advance President Trump’s conservative agenda. “Last November, with the election of Donald Trump, it was a day of … Continued
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October 17, 2017

New poll has Moore leading Jones Senate race by eight points

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The special general election is now 60 days away, and Republican former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore appears to have a solid eight point lead over Democrat Clinton-era U.S. Attorney Doug Jones. Moore is leading in the poll by eight percentage points. This poll was performed jointly by Montgomery-based … Continued
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October 16, 2017

Marsh joins growing list of Republican leaders endorsing Moore

 By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Moore campaign announced the endorsement of Alabama Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh, (R-Anniston). Marsh’s endorsement comes following Moore’s successful runoff campaign victory where Moore won 63 of Alabama’s 67 counties despite being outspent 12 to one. The Moore campaign says that they are receiving mounting support coming … Continued
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October 16, 2017

Brooks is founding member of new NASA Caucus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced that he was a founding member of the establishment of the bipartisan House National Aeronautics and Space Administration Caucus led by Rep. Steve Knight, R-Calif., and Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Oh. The stated mission of the caucus is to bring attention to NASA’s … Continued
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October 16, 2017

ALGOP Chair, Steering Committee reprimand Hooper

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Crenshaw County Republicans and some on the ALGOP steering committee are still seething over self-proclaimed Alabama Trump Victory chairman, Perry O. Hooper Jr., inserting himself into a recent local event. The rift came to a head at Wednesday’s ALGOP Steering Committee meeting according to multiple sources with knowledge of … Continued
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October 13, 2017

Businessman to seek Rep. Phil Williams’ seat in District 6

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Madison County businessman, Andy Whitt, has announced he will seek election to the Alabama House of Representatives in District 6, currently represented by Rep. Phil Williams, R-Huntsville. Williams is not seeking re-election next year. “I am running for the House of Representatives because I want to put my finance … Continued
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October 13, 2017