Alabama’s public corruption problem might just be hopeless
"Mike Hubbard committed crimes with the solitary intention of illegally enriching himself."
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Alabama Democratic leadership criticize Republicans for “undemocratic” comments
What drew the ire of Democrats was a continuous series of statements alluding to fraud but providing no evidence.
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See recent postsMike Hubbard finally going to prison should mean something. It doesn’t.
Mike Hubbard reported to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Friday to begin serving his four-year prison sentence. Hubbard’s new mugshot was plastered all over news sites on Friday evening, and those stories and screenshots made their way around social media all weekend. Those pics and stories, and the thoughts of the state’s former most … Continued
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See recent postsMo Brooks: The voice of the Alabama Republican Party
The voice of the Alabama Republican Party thinks George Floyd was a “druggie” and a “thug” whose death shouldn’t cause outrage — and that homosexuality is a choice for which an employer should be able to fire you. Those are the bat-guano insane ramblings of ALGOP’s most vocal, most outspoken member: Congressman Mo Brooks. The … Continued
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See recent postsThere is plenty of money to expand Medicaid. ALGOP lawmakers just don’t want to
There is no money for Medicaid expansion in Alabama. Senate President Del Marsh loves to tell this to people, loves to have a camera in his face, whenever the topic of Medicaid expansion crops us in this state, and tell the media that the budget just won’t support it. Why, that state match of 10 … Continued
ALGOP holds 2020 Winter Meeting
Saturday, the Alabama Republican Party held its annual Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee meeting. Over 450 Republican Executive Committee members, Republican elected officials and candidates gathered at the Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center. The state party committee focused on several resolutions and preparations for both the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, … Continued
Sean Spicer addresses Alabama Republicans
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer was in Prattville on Friday as the keynote speaker at the Alabama Republican Party’s annual Winter Dinner event. This year’s event was held at the Montgomery Marriott, in Prattville. Spicer talked about his life growing up in a non—political home in Rhode Island and his passion for political … Continued
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See recent postsEthics are dying and you don’t care
Alabamians don’t care about ethics. Just admit it. Or, actually, don’t even bother admitting it, because the evidence is quite clear. You don’t really care that much. Oh, sure, you say you do. Each election, when the pollsters start making calls asking you to rank what’s most important to you, you list ethics right up … Continued
Sean Spicer will headline Alabama Republican Winter Dinner
Monday, the Alabama Republican Party announced that former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer will be the special guest speaker at the party’s annual winter dinner in Prattville on February 21. “The Alabama Republican Party is excited to announce the special guest speaker for our upcoming Winter Dinner,” ALGOP announced. “Sean Spicer will be joining … Continued
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See recent postsDon’t let the next decade be like the last
The last decade should embarrass anyone living in Alabama. Because by any measure that doesn’t include college football, the last 10 years have been a disaster for the working class people of this state. To put it simply: The rent is up and the wages are down. Corruption is at an all time high. Murder … Continued