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Independent Senator Looking Good for Re-election

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Two new polls give our State’s only registered Independent Legislator a reason to smile. It is also an occasion for heartburn among the Republican elite, who have yet to defeat Senator Harri Anne Smith (I-Slocomb). Two, separate public opinion surveys recently conducted in the 29th State Senate District, … Continued
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December 17, 2013

Big Money Flowing In and Out of PACs

By Bill and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—With only seven months until the 2014 primaries, ’tis the season for big money flowing in and out of Political Action Committees. The total amount of money being reported by PACs in November, 2013, show a combined total beginning balance of $51,458,796.75, with $1,265,925.23 in contributions. There … Continued
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December 10, 2013
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Moral Leadership or Political Convenience

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Republican Party of Alabama is currently on a path that can mildly be described as an agonizing road of moral uncertainty. The general consensus among the Republican leadership is that if Mike Hubbard is indicted on only a few felony counts, he will be allowed to remain in … Continued
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December 3, 2013
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The 2014 Agenda: Doing Away with Oversight, Accountability, Scrutiny or Punishment

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last year, Senate Bill 122 was placed on the legislative calendar under the guise of “streamlining government.” In reality, the bill was an egregious power grab by the leadership of the Republican Supermajority. There is already a plan in place to bring the bill back before lawmakers in 2014. … Continued
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December 3, 2013
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Deny, Distract, Cover-up and Blame Others

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For almost two years, the Alabama Political Reporter has accurately reported the misdealings of Republican Mike Hubbard. Through thoroughly researched reports we have made evident Hubbard’s many unscrupulous schemes to use his office and position to circumvent the law and enrich himself. When we first began to bring to … Continued
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November 27, 2013

New Mailer Asks “Who Does Mike Hubbard Really Represent?”

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A new campaign mailer was distributed to voters in District 79 last week. It asks one question, “Who does Mike Hubbard really represent?” Mailer front Mailer back A picture of the beleaguered Speaker of the House is overlaid on top of images of $100 dollar bills and pharmaceutical capsules. The … Continued
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November 26, 2013

Chad Fincher May Not Seek Reelection

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—According to his recent statements to the press, Republican Rep. Chad Fincher of Semmes may not seek reelection to the Alabama House of Representatives. Fincher said that he has accepted a new position as Executive Director of the Mobile Area Association of Realtors, and that this may severely restrict … Continued
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November 18, 2013

Garner Ready to Replace Taylor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The man who hopes to replace Bryan Taylor in the Alabama Senate 30  held his official campaign kickoff Tuesday night. Harris Garner, who was born and raised district, is ready to step into the seat being vacated by the freshman incumbent. Garner, reported $16,835.00 in October contributions from 130 … Continued
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November 6, 2013

New Poll Shows Young and Byrne in Dead Heat

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MOBILE—In a new poll released by POLITICO, the contest to replace Rep. Jo Bonner in Alabama congressional district one, shows Dean Young with a slight edge over Bradley Byrne. The poll, conducted by the GOP consulting firm Cygnal, has Dean with a 43.2 percent to 40.2 percent advantage over … Continued
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October 31, 2013

Blogger Arrested for Contempt of Court, Resisting Arrest

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Roger Shuler, the editor and man behind the Alabama-based blog, Legal Schnauzer, was arrested last week in Shelby County on two counts of contempt of court and one count of resisting arrest. As of this report, Shuler is being held in the Shelby County jail on a $1,000 bond … Continued
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October 28, 2013