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GOP Debates Continue to Draw Attention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 15, the Republican Presidential Candidates held another Presidential Debate, this time hosted by CNN.  The Alabama Constitutional Conservatives, the Re-Elect Judge Dorothea Batiste Campaign, and the Alabama Minority GOP sponsored a GOP Presidential Debate Watching and Christmas Party at John’s Diner in downtown Birmingham. In the … Continued
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December 18, 2015

Civil Rights Group Condemns Trump

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 23, the civil rights group, ColorOfChange, condemned Republican Presidential candidate and New York City billionaire Donald Trump for defending supporters allegedly “roughing up” a BLM (Black Lives Matter) protestor in Birmingham on Saturday and for sharing a graphic on Twitter presenting falsified crime statistics claiming that … Continued
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November 24, 2015

Trump In Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, November 21, thousands of Trump supporters packed Birmingham’s BJCC to see the New York City businessman, reality TV star, and Republican Presidential candidate in person.  Donald Trump did not disappoint those supporters. The billionaire emphasized the wall he promises to build between the US and Mexico and referenced … Continued
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November 23, 2015

Trump Visits Birmingham on Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter New York City businessman and Republican candidate for President Donald Trump will hold a public rally at the BJCC (Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex) on Saturday, November 21 at 11:00 am.  Doors open 10:00 a.m. The Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex is at 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N Birmingham, AL 35203 … Continued
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November 17, 2015

Condoleezza Rice to Speak in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 16 former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice will be speaking at the 38th Annual SEUS Japan Association International Conference in Birmingham. According to information provided by the Bentley Administration, the SEUS Japan Association was founded in 1975 and is closely linked to its Japanese counterpart, … Continued
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November 16, 2015

Hillary Slams Alabama GOP over Decision to Close Driver’s License Offices

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, October 17, former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton was in Hoover to deliver to the influential Alabama Democratic Conference at the Wynfrey Hotel. Clinton was highly critical of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) decision to close 31 rural driver’s license offices. Clinton said that … Continued
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October 20, 2015

Jeb Bush Coming to Alabama on November 7

By Brandon Moseley On Tuesday, October 13 Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) confirmed in a statement that Republican Presidential candidate and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush will make a campaign stop in Alabama. Merrill said that former Governor Jeb Bush will attend the Alabama vs. LSU football game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at Bryant-Denny … Continued
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October 15, 2015

Mid-Alabama Republican Club Endorses Heritage Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, October 10 the Mid-Alabama Republican Club passed a motion urging the state legislature to pass the Heritage Protection Act sponsored by State Senator Gerald Allen (R from Tuscaloosa).  The motion also calls on the Jefferson County Commission to preserve the mural in the county courthouse that some critics … Continued
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October 13, 2015

Carrington Addresses GBYRs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 8, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington (R) addressed the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs) about how he sees Jefferson County. Commissioner Carrington said that Jefferson County is the largest county in Alabama in population.  At 660,000 people it is bigger than two states. Jefferson County has a … Continued
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October 9, 2015