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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passes US House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.  Several members of the Alabama Congressional delegation shared their opinions on the bill with the Alabama Political Reporter. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said in a statement that this bill aims to protect the … Continued
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December 7, 2017

ADC endorses attorney Fred Bell in Senate District 26 race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Democratic Conference convened a screening committee in Montgomery and voted to endorse Attorney Fred Bell in the Democratic primary special election for Senate District 26 on Tuesday. Bell is a Montgomery city councilman representing Council District 6 in southeast Montgomery. Chairman of the ADC, Joe Reed, said … Continued
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December 7, 2017

Frank Matthews urges Black voters to write in Robert Kennedy for US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recent Birmingham Mayoral candidate, civil rights activist, anti-Confederate monuments community organizer, and longtime Birmingham area radio personality Frank Matthews is urging Black voters not to vote for Democratic Party U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones; but to instead write in Democratic Primary candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday. Kennedy is … Continued
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December 7, 2017

Republican National Committee announces support for Moore after previously cutting ties

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 5, 2917 The Republican National Committee announced that it was resuming its support for U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore on Tuesday. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said in a statement regarding the RNC’s continued support for Moore. “The Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, Ronna … Continued
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December 6, 2017

Marshall rakes in out-of-state, PAC support after Republican Attorney General’s Association meeting

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Republican Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who will be seeking a full term in next year’s statewide elections, raked in $159,400 in contributions in November — with a sizable portion coming from out-of-state and PAC donations. But even without his PAC and out-of-state fundraising, his fundraising still outpaces any … Continued
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December 5, 2017

President Donald Trump gives full endorsement of Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter President Donald Trump went all in for the election of Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore to the U.S. Senate. The president took to Twitter to announce his endorsement of Moore for the U.S. Senate.  The president followed that with a phone call to Moore from Air Force One where … Continued
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December 5, 2017

Pro-Jones PAC is not disclosing its donors, the FEC has been asked to investigate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Baldwin County businessman Kevin Spriggs has asked the Federal Election Commission to investigate a Super PAC that is spending large amounts against Republican senate candidate Roy Moore but is not showing any donations. Spriggs made the request to FEC Chairman Mathew Peterson Monday. “Mr. Commissioner – As a resident … Continued
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December 5, 2017

Poll: Alabama Republican voters embrace Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A new CBS poll, conducted by YouGov, released over the weekend shows that Doug Jones’ tactic of winning using  accusations that Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore liked to date teenagers, when he was in his 30s, appears to be a disastrous failure. According to a poll of 1,073 registered … Continued
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December 4, 2017

Shelby, Strange vote for GOP tax plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, the U.S. Senate voted along part lines, 51-49, to support their tax reform package known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The legislation is now expected to be conferenced with the U.S. House’s tax reform bill, who passed their own version earlier. “The Senate today passed legislation … Continued
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December 4, 2017