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Inside the Statehouse: A look at our current congressional delegates

There are dramatic differences between our congressional delegation of the 1940’s-1960’s and our group on the Potomac today.  Obviously, their partisan badges have changed, as have Alabamians. There is also a tremendous difference in power and seniority of that era versus today’s group. That bygone era of Alabama congressmen were very progressive New Deal Democrats; whereas, our … Continued
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April 11, 2018

Former Congressman Terry Everett endorses Barry Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former Congressman Terry Everett endorsed State Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, for Congress. Everett represented the 2nd Congressional District for 16 years until his retirement in 2008. “For 16 years, you gave me the honor of representing you in Congress, championing our shared values, and holding fast to conservative … Continued
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March 14, 2018

National Right to Life endorses Martha Roby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced that the National Right to Life Committee has endorsed her campaign for re-election in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. National Right to Life praised Roby’s 100 percent score based on her pro-life voting record and her strong pro-life voice in Congress. “All … Continued
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March 14, 2018

ALGOP committee allows Bobby Bright to remain on the ballot

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Republican Party Committee allowed former Congressman Bobby Bright to remain on the GOP primary ballot. “We did it!,” Bright announced on social media.  “Just walked out of the hearing with Alabama’s GOP leadership, and they gave us the thumbs up! We are officially moving forward on the … Continued
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February 26, 2018

Bobby Bright to defend his GOP candidacy after challenges

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Bobby Bright, now a Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, plans to defend his candidacy at an ALGOP meeting on Saturday after facing ballot access challenges accusing him of opportunistically switching parties. Two complaints were recently filed against him, Bright says. One of those complaints … Continued
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February 23, 2018

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Roby for another term

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama Farmers Federation endorsed U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, for re-election and cited her support for the agriculture community in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell praised Roby’s work on behalf of Alabama’s farmers in Congress. “The Alabama Farmers Federation is fortunate to have … Continued
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February 16, 2018

Democrats claim that Roby votes to raise middle class taxes

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Republican Party Thursday, the Democratic Congressional Committee charged that U.S. Rep. Martha Roby voted with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, and “Establishment Republicans in Washington to hike taxes on the middle class so that they can hand out huge tax cuts to large corporations and the very wealthy. The … Continued
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November 22, 2017

Gerritson Endorsed by Rick Barber

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, October 26 Rick Barber, a 2010 Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, endorsed challenger Becky Gerritson in the 2016 Republican Primary. Barber called Gerritson “an inspiration” to himself and to conservatives. Barber said, “In 2010, I rallied beside Martha Roby and asked those of you that … Continued
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October 27, 2015

Fundraiser for Love criticized

Staff Report Some political observers in the state are criticizing a Montgomery lawmaker who oversees the education budget in the Alabama House of Representatives for having a fundraiser to pay off campaign debts the evening before the last day of the legislative session, when lawmakers approved state budgets. Some also expressed concern that one of … Continued
June 8, 2012