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Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings begin

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 20, 2017, the US Senate finally began confirmation hearings on President Donald J. Trump’s selection to the US Supreme Court: Neil Gorsuch. Most of the Alabama congressional delegation has expressed their support for Gorsuch’s confirmation. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote on Monday, “Today the confirmation hearings … Continued

March 22, 2017

Bentley and Lathan Praise Gorsuch Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Tuesday, January 31, 2017 President Donald J. Trump (R) announced his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision has continued to draw praise from Alabama’s leaders, most of whom are Republicans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said in a statement on Twitter, “A champion of religious liberties, … Continued

February 6, 2017

Who’s in or out in 2018 and Trump is good for Alabama

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Alabama is going to fare wall under President Trump. There is an old adage that says, “Those that bake the pie get to eat it.” We truly baked the pie for Trump. We overwhelmingly supported him in the GOP primary and helped him secure the nomination. We then gave … Continued

January 11, 2017

The Future of the Supreme Court at Stake

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As we have watched and participated in the presidential foray this entire year, an equally important event occurred. The death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in February is a very important event in American government. Scalia’s unexpected death at 79 could affect the ideological tilt of the … Continued

July 27, 2016

Bill Pryor is on Trump’s Short List for Supreme Court Vacancy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday May 18, Presumed Republican Presidential nominee Donald J. Trump released has list of people he would consider as potential replacements for Justice Scalia at the United States Supreme Court. Prominent on that list was former Alabama Attorney General Bill Pryor (R), now a federal appeals judge. Mr. Trump … Continued

May 19, 2016

Shelby and Byrne Critical of Obama’s Decision to Appoint a Nominee to the Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 16, 2016 US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and US Representative Bradley Byrne both released statements in response to President Barack H. Obama’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States. Senator Shelby said, “President Obama and I strongly disagree on which direction … Continued

March 17, 2016

Alabama Leaders Mourn Justice Scalia

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, February 13, US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead on a West Texas ranch. The 79 year old jurist was appointed by President Ronald Reagan (R) in 1986. Over the decades between now and then, Scalia (the first Italian-American on the court) wrote opinion after opinion … Continued

February 15, 2016

Shelby Vows to Adamantly Oppose Any Attempt by Obama to Fill Scalia Vacancy on Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, February 14, US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died on Saturday. While still mourning his death, the political power struggle over whether President Obama or the next President will appoint the next justice has begun in earnest in the hours that followed. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said, … Continued

February 15, 2016

Roy Moore to Speak to Kimberly Church on Sunday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) will be speaking to the congregation at the Kimberly Church of God on June 28. During this “God & Country Celebration”, Chief Justice Moore will speak about embattled America, traditional marriage, family values and will lead a prayer service for our nation. … Continued

June 27, 2015