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Self-interested lawmakers are why Alabama gambling laws are so messed up

There are many, many reasons for the mess that is Alabama’s current predicament with gambling — bad laws, lazy and indifferent lawmakers, under-the-table money, constitutional amendments and outside influences all playing roles.  But one of the biggest is dishonest politicians with personal gain at stake.  People like state Sen. Greg Albritton.  If you’re unfamiliar with … Continued
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November 15, 2019

ALGOP uses impeachment inquiry as fundraiser

Late Thursday afternoon, the Alabama Republican Party sent out a fundraising tweet urging for donations to defend President Donald Trump against “Pelosi’s impeachment witch-hunt.” On Tuesday, Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, announced a formal impeachment inquiry against Trump. State GOP leaders have vehemently attacked the inquiry and now are using it as … Continued
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September 27, 2019
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Alabama Republicans expelled the wrong person

Alabama Republicans were right to pass a resolution calling for Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar to be expelled from Congress and sent back where she came from.  There’s no room in this country for the sort of hateful, anti-Christian speech that Omar has espoused the last few months.  For example, while at a rally a few … Continued
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August 29, 2019

Republicans react to Democratic Presidential debates

The Democratic presidential contenders met in Michigan for two debates on Tuesday and Wednesday nights to share their vision for the future of America. Republicans were quick to criticize the Democratic presidential contenders and the policies that they espoused. Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement following the two night Michigan Democrat … Continued
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August 1, 2019
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Do you smell what the Alabama Supreme Court is cooking up?

You can smell it coming, can’t you? I’m talking about the stink from whatever the Alabama Supreme Court is about to do with Mike Hubbard and his rightful conviction for 11 felonies. You can smell it for miles. Mainly because the ALSC hasn’t been interested in following the law for the last two decades. Instead, … Continued
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March 14, 2019

Lathan re-elected to third term as ALGOP chair

Saturday, the Alabama Republican Executive Committee voted to re-elect Chairman Terry Lathan to her third two-year term as leader of the Alabama Republican Party. The 550-member Alabama Republican Executive Committee held their Winter Meeting at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center in downtown Birmingham. Lathan had no opposition and was re-elected by acclamation. Chairman Lathan said … Continued
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February 25, 2019

Alabama’s Vicki Drummond elected Republican National Committee secretary

The Republican National Committee met Friday and unanimously elected Alabama National Committeewoman Vicki Drummond as the secretary of the Republican National Committee. Alabama Republican Chairman Terry Lathan congratulated Drummond on her election. “The Alabama Republican Party is excited to congratulate our Alabama RNC Committeewoman Vicki Drummond on her election as Republican National Committee Secretary,” Lathan … Continued
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January 28, 2019
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ALGOP House rule changes eliminate democracy

Elections have consequences. In Alabama, the consequence is the death of democracy. Or, at least, it will be if the Republicans who increased their supermajority stronghold in the state Legislature in November have their way. On Monday, APR received a copy of Republicans’ proposed rules changes for the upcoming 2019 legislative session. The changes are … Continued
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January 8, 2019