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Democrats prepare for bitter confirmation fight against Sen. Sessions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON—Tuesday, January 3, 2017, a number of protestors from the NAACP held a sit in in US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) Mobile offices. Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) reported that the protestors were demanding that Sessions withdraw from consideration for US Senate. The NAACP occupiers were finally arrested … Continued

January 4, 2017

Merrill Defends Voter ID Law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 2, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) issued a statement in response to the lawsuit that was filed against him, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R), Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R), and the state of Alabama by Greater … Continued

December 3, 2015

NAACP and other Groups Threaten Alabama with Litigation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Groups who want more minority and poor voters registered in Alabama sent a letter to Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman. The groups also issued a press release to The Alabama Political Reporter and other news outlets with their demands. The groups claim that the State of Alabama is … Continued

June 14, 2012