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All I want for Christmas is… for every child to have a good education

By Rep. Craig Ford When my kids were growing up, I don’t know who was more excited on Christmas morning: the kids opening their presents or me and Gwen watching them! Ever since God gave us the original and best Christmas gift, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, giving gifts has been a part of … Continued
December 14, 2017

US Rep. Mo Brooks diagnosed with prostate cancer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday that he has prostate cancer. “This is a very difficult speech for me to give. God works in mysterious ways,” Brooks said. “When you are an elected official, missed votes require an explanation. … Continued
December 14, 2017

Steve Bannon at Moore rally: “There’s a special place in hell” for Republicans like Richard Shelby, Condoleezza Rice

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, who has become one of Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore’s main supporters, took some hefty swipes Monday night against Alabama Republican Sen. Richard Shelby and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, an Alabama native. Bannon spoke out against Shelby, Rice and other … Continued
December 12, 2017

Bring photo ID to the polls today; House District 4, Senate District 26 also have elections

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today is the day that Alabama selects its new U.S. senator to replace Jeff Sessions.  Sessions vacated the seat months ago to be President Donald J. Trump’s Attorney General.  In addition to the Senate race between Doug Jones and Roy Moore, there will also be major party primary elections … Continued
December 12, 2017

Governor Ivey applauds President’s space policy directive

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said that President Donald Trump’s new Space Policy Directive will lead to humans colonies on the moon and a human mission to Mars. Trump signed the President Space Policy Directive 1 (SPD-1) on Monday. According to SPD-1, NASA will lead an innovative and sustainable … Continued
December 12, 2017

President Trump says “We Need Roy Moore”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Donald Trump urged Alabama voters to vote for Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore at a rally in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday. Moore has been opposed by both the Republican and Democratic Establishments in Washington. Trump said that the Washington elites have corrupted the system “resisting change.” “This is … Continued
December 11, 2017

Robert Kennedy endorses Doug Jones, urges that no one write in his name

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Democrat Robert Kennedy Jr. contacted the Alabama Political Reporter to announce that he was not running a write-in campaign for U.S. Senate. Longtime Birmingham area radio personality Frank Matthews released a video on Wednesday urging Black voters not to vote for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones, but to … Continued
December 11, 2017

Dr. K.A. Paul endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter ​Friday, December 8, 2017 K. A. Paul endorsed GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore on Friday. Paul called upon all Republicans including Mitt Romney, John McCain, independents and blue dog democrats to vote for Moore. “The events going on in the Alabama Senate race are watched by tens of millions … Continued
December 11, 2017

Moore accuser admits to writing notes below Moore’s signature, inscription in yearbook

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Beverly Nelson, one of the women accusing GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore, admitted to ABC News Good Morning America that she wrote the notes below Moore’s signature in her yearbook. The yearbook had been introduced by Nelson as corroborating evidence that Moore attempted to sexually assault her when she … Continued
December 10, 2017

Progressive Turnout Project sending staff to Alabama to support Doug Jones

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Progressive Turnout Project will support Doug Jones in Tuesday’s Senate special election. The organization dispatched eight staff members to Birmingham and will mobilize its supporters to knock on doors and make phone calls to voters in the final days of the campaign. “Republicans have truly lowered the bar by … Continued
December 10, 2017