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Flowers says Bentley appointment is an albatross around Strange’s Neck

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 12, 2017, former State Representative and political columnist Steve Flowers (R) spoke to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club at the Vestavia Library.  Flowers discussed the current political situation particularly the Tuesday special election primary.  Flowers predicted that former State Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore and U.S. Senator Luther … Continued
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August 14, 2017

Rachel Maddow Show features Alabama Political Reporter article

Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Political Reporter was featured Tuesday on MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow show for its reporting concerning Luther Strange’s appointment to the US Senate by former Governor Robert Bentley. The article featured was “The End of Robert Bentley: Part I” written by APR columnist and reporter Josh Moon. The article … Continued
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April 19, 2017
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The shape of things to come?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Several decisions over the next few weeks and months could significantly affect Alabama’s future for generations. Among these are, the appointment of Senator Jeff Sessions’ replacement, the Special Supreme Court’s ruling in Chief Justice Roy Moore’s appeal and the findings of the Montgomery Grand Jury concerning Governor Robert Bentley. Bentley … Continued
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December 26, 2016

1978: Gov. Wallace appoints Mrs. Allen to US Senate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The last time a Governor of Alabama made an appointment to the US Senate was after the death of James Allen in 1978. Allen suffered a fatal heart attack on June 1, 1978, while vacationing with his wife, Maryon. A few days later Gov. George Wallace phoned Allen’s young … Continued
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December 5, 2016
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Sessions a shoo-in

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers It is definite, our Junior Senator, Jeff Sessions, is going to be President Donald Trump’s Attorney General, as well as his closest advisor. Sessions will be confirmed by the Senate. He has been a respected member of the Senate for 20 years. He has an impeccably clean history of … Continued
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November 30, 2016

Bentley turns to Survey Monkey for Sessions replacement

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The appointment to replace Senator Jeff Sessions rests squarely on the shoulders of Governor Robert Bentley. In a recent email obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter, Bentley’s Appointments Director, Will Edwards, asks the members of the State’s Republican Party Executive Committee for input on the appointment of Sessions’ successor: … Continued
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November 21, 2016

Sessions offered nomination for Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friiday, November 18, 2016, CBS News is reporting that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) has been offered the role of Attorney General of the United States by President-Elect Donald J. Trump (R). Thursday, November 17, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said that Sen. Jeff Sessions is immensely experienced … Continued
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November 18, 2016
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Senator Dial Takes Action

By Larry Lee Education Matters Unbelievable as it may seem, according to Alabama law, the requirements for someone to be the superintendent of a local school system are much tougher than those to be state superintendent, which is about like saying an operating room nurse needs more training than the surgeon she is assisting. Alabama … Continued
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October 11, 2016

Bentley Appoints Jeremy Oden to PSC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley appointed State Representative Jeremy Oden (R) from Eva to fill the position on the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) vacated by the election of PSC Commissioner Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) to the Presidency of the PSC on November 6th. Gov. Bentley said, “I’ve … Continued
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December 3, 2012

Election Versus Appointment of Judges

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the United States, supreme court judges are appointed by the president with the advise and consent of the Senate.  Among the 50 states, supreme court justices, appellate and other judgeships are elected, appointed or a combination of diverse methods. There is an on-going debate as to which method, … Continued
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December 21, 2011