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Stealing the Statehouse

They Want More

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the 1948 classic film Key Largo, there is a poignant scene between James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart. Cagney plays the mobster Johnny Rocco and Bogie plays a weary war veteran named Frank McCloud. They are joined in the scene by Lionel Barrymore who plays Key Largo Hotel owner … Continued
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March 5, 2014

Rowe Speaks Out About Her Real Agenda and the Lies Being Spread

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Jasper Police Chief Connie Rowe says she didn’t know that you couldn’t be a pro-economic growth, pro-jobs Republican and still support public education. The 22 year law-enforcement officer now understands that those who wish to keep control in Montgomery will say and do anything to protect their power…even lie … Continued
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March 3, 2014
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Why are educators being cheated? A few thoughts…

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) sponsored a two-percent Alabama Teachers pay raise for the 2015 Fiscal Year Budget. This was the same as Governor Robert Bentley had requested. However, the Senate Education Budget Committee instead approved a one percent/one-time bonus for teachers. “So goes education, so goes Alabama,” Ward said. … Continued
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February 27, 2014

ALGOP Uses Double and Triple Standards in Ballot Access Debate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the weekend, members of the ALGOP hierarchy met to consider challenges to potential candidates who are seeking election under the party’s banner. Most petitions to deny ballot access have been made against individuals who have accepted money from AVOTE. AVOTE is the Political Action Committee that receives its … Continued
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February 19, 2014

Political Pressure Causes Candidate to Bow Out

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Why would a self-described Conservative Republican Christian decide to toss his hat in the political ring to run against a Democrat, only to then suddenly bow out? The short answer: political pressure. The longer answer involves principle verses party and an individual’s desire to represent his district, as opposed … Continued
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February 18, 2014

ALGOP Hears Challenges to Candidates Who Took AEA Contributions

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the weekend, the Executive Committee of the Alabama GOP began hearing challenges to candidates who are seeking elected office as Republicans. Numerous petitions have been submitted to the ALGOP. As of yet there is no official word from the party. The final rulings will come at next week’s … Continued
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February 17, 2014

Senator Billy Beasley: A Man for All Seasons

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Outside the media room at the Alabama State House, reporters were visibly excited waiting to hear what promised to be biggest story of the week. Senator Billy Beasley was to announce his plans for the 2014 election cycle. For months, Senator Beasley has been testing the waters for a … Continued
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February 10, 2014
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Hubbard and the Millstone of Justice

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Over the last eighteen months or so, the Special White Collar Crimes Division of the State’s Attorney General’s Office has been conducting an investigation into the possible wrongdoings of Alabama’s Speaker of the House, and those surrounding him. This investigation is being led by Special White Collar Crimes Prosecutor … Continued
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February 10, 2014

Flowers Will Not Run for PSC

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Yesterday, former lawmaker, political writer and media personality Steve Flowers, announced he would not seek election to the office of PSC Commissioner. “I only considered a race for the State Public Service Commission after the State Ethics Commission confirmed that I could continue my career as Alabama’s leading political … Continued
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February 7, 2014