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Beth Clayton

Governor’s Emotional Appeals Aren’t Fooling Anyone

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter I usually follow the #ALpolitics hashtag on Twitter, and it’s usually good for up-to-date news and up-to-date laughs. Lately, those laughs have come from the Governor’s account–he’s taken to the Twittersphere multiple times in the last week to emphasize the growing need to fully fund Medicaid, highlighting faces of … Continued
September 1, 2016

Hubbard’s “Friends” Defense is Wishful Thinking

By Beth Clayton Last week, I sat in on part of the Mike Hubbard criminal trial and listened to witnesses gush about what a great friend they consider Hubbard, how they love him “like a brother,” and how would do anything for him. This theme is, no doubt, part of the defense’s strategy to utilize … Continued
June 8, 2016

Former Associated Press and Birmingham Post Herald Political Reporter Bob Johnson Has Died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 14, renown political reporter, Bob Johnson, passed away at his son’s home in Gardendale, due to a massive stroke. He was 66. In his highly acclaimed career, Johnson was a witness to five decades of Alabama Politics with the Birmingham Post Herald, Montgomery Advertiser, and his last … Continued
May 16, 2016

Young Democrats Clash Over Endorsements

By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 13, the Jefferson County Young Democrats announced their endorsements in the 2016 Democratic Primary races on March 1. The Alabama Young Democrats (AYD), however, were quick to offer their view: that Alabama Young Democrats are prohibited from making endorsements under their Constitution. The … Continued
January 20, 2016

Jefferson County Young Democrats Endorse Hillary Clinton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, the Jefferson County Young Democrats (JCYD) Political Action Committee released its endorsements for the March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary Election. Jefferson County Young Democrats President Le’Darius Hilliard said in a statement, “The Jefferson County Young Democrats are proud to endorse a slate of qualified … Continued
January 14, 2016

Democrats Voices for Change Leadership Summit Will be at Alabama State University April 6

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama College Democrats will host their third annual convention and leadership summit at Alabama State University on April 6, 2013. The event is geared specifically to students in high school and college. The theme of this year’s event will be “Voices for Change,” celebrating the past 50 years … Continued
March 8, 2013