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Ain’t Alabama politics fun?

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Historically speaking, Alabamians have been more interested in the governor’s race than presidential politics. For years, from 1876 to 1964, we were a totally Democratic state, more so out of tradition than philosophically. The hatred for the radical Republican Reconstruction shackles invoked on the South made an indelible mark … Continued
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December 21, 2016
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A former cop’s thought on President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks

By Spencer Collier Over the last few weeks, as President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, I have been thinking about a number of important issues close to my heart. As an Alabamian and former law enforcement officer, I cannot help but be proud that US Senator Jeff Sessions was tapped by President-elect Trump, to … Continued
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November 30, 2016
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The Power of the Pen

By Terry Lathan Chairman, Alabama Republican Party On Tuesday, November 8, America will once again return to our voting booths to decide our fate. The process our Founding Fathers fought for is still alive and well in the greatest nation on earth. The power of our pens will choose what path we travel as a … Continued
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November 7, 2016

House Votes to Block Prisoner Transfers from Guantanamo Bay

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 15, 2016, US Representative Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted in favor of legislation to block attempts by the Obama (D) Administration to transfer prisoners and close the prison at the Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. HR5351 passed by a vote of 244 to 174. The bill … Continued
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September 16, 2016
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Hold On to Your Seats

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As if we have not been inundated enough with politics this year, hold on to your seats. Over the next few weeks that is all you will hear, read or see. The Republican Convention is set for July 18-22 in Cleveland and the Democratic Convention will begin on July … Continued
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July 13, 2016

Hillary Clinton Clinches Democratic Nomination for President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political reporter On Tuesday, June 8, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton won the New Mexico, New Jersey, and South Dakota Democratic Primaries. A jubilant Sec. Clinton announced that she is the presumptive Democratic nominee and looks forward to facing Donald Trump in the November election. Sec. Clinton said, “For the … Continued
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June 8, 2016

Judge Rules in Favor of Congress in Obamacare Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 12, a Federal District Judge ruled in House v. Burwell, that the Obama administration unlawfully funded parts of Obamacare without an appropriation from Congress. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) applauded the decision. Representative Byrne wrote, “A major victory for House Republicans today in our effort to stand … Continued
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May 13, 2016

Republican Candidates Debate in Miami

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 10, the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives held another presidential debate watching party. The Republican candidates for President of the United States gathered for yet another debate, this time in Miami on CNN. Ohio Governor John Kasich said, “I am for immigration without immigration I would be running for … Continued
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March 14, 2016

GOP Presidential Candidates Debate Minus Donald Trump

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 28, the highest polling Republican Presidential Candidates gathered on the main stage at the Fox News televised debate, without GOP frontrunner Donald Trump who held his own nationally televised event down the street with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and former US Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania). … Continued
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February 1, 2016

Gerritson Calls Obama’s Gun Control Actions, “Twisted, Dangerous, and Utterly Unacceptable”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, January 7, congressional candidate Becky Gerritson (R), who is challenging Representative Martha Roby (R) in the March 1 GOP Primary, released a statement calling the announcement of President Obama’s executive actions tightening gun control on American citizens “twisted, dangerous and utterly unacceptable.” Ms. Gerritson said, “Among countless other … Continued
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January 8, 2016