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APR stands by Rogers report

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter An article published by The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) has drawn fire from campaign operatives for freshman Senator Luther Strange and his attorney at his old law firm, Bradley Arrant. An email containing a letter from Bradley partner Joseph B. Mays, Jr., was received by APR on June 30, … Continued
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July 5, 2017

Moore gives National Security speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 28th, 2017, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore held a press conference at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery to announce the members of his national security coalition and to speak about his vision for protecting our nation and supporting the military if elected as the next … Continued
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June 29, 2017

Armistead to chair Moore’s campaign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 6, 2017, the Roy Moore for US Senate Campaign announced that former State Senator and Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead will serve as Campaign Chairman. Former Chief Justice Moore (R) said in a statement, “I have known Bill for over 25 years and know him to … Continued
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June 7, 2017

House Republican Caucus Expresses Condolences on the Death of Emily Armistead

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, March 25, 2017 the House Republican Caucus released a statement expressing their condolences on the sudden passing of Emily Golson Armistead, wife of former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead. House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R from Rainsville) wrote, “On behalf of the Alabama House Republican Caucus, allow … Continued
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March 27, 2017

Emily Armistead killed in accident on Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017 Emily Armistead, the wife of former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead was killed when she was struck on Highway 43 in Linden Thursday morning. Mrs. Armistead was killed crossing the highway while walking to Linden United Methodist Church to attend the funeral of Paul … Continued
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March 24, 2017

Lathan re-elected as ALGOP Chairman

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, February 25, 2017, the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee met at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover and re-elected Chairman Terry Lathan. Chairman Lathan was elected without opposition as was the rest of the leadership team. The Chairman said in a statement, “I am deeply humbled to have earned … Continued
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February 28, 2017

Alabama Republican leaders praise Sessions’ testimony

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 10, 2017, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee in his bid to be confirmed as President Donald J. Trump’s US Attorney General. A number of Alabama’s Republican leaders expressed their support for the popular Senator Sessions. US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) … Continued
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January 11, 2017

Worley calls on Senate to reject Sessions nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, November 19, 2016, Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley called the appointment of US Senator Jeff Sessions “disturbing” and called on the US Senate to reject Sen. Sessions as President Donald J. Trump’s (R) Attorney General. Chairwoman Worley said in a statement, “Donald Trump’s choice of Jefferson Beauregard … Continued
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November 21, 2016

Hooper Says Pence Took Kaine “to the Woodshed”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, the two major party Vice Presidential candidates met for a nationally televised VP debate. The Chairman of Donald J. Trump’s River Region campaign, former State Representative Perry Hooper Jr. commented on the events claiming victory for Trump’s running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence. Rep. Hooper … Continued
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October 6, 2016

Opposition to Lottery is Growing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Polls routinely show us that most people in Alabama favor having a lottery of some sort; but there is huge disagreement on the details and where that money should go. Four of the twelve legislative days in this Special Session have been burned up and no lottery bill has … Continued
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August 19, 2016