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Three cheers for cheaters, conmen and crooks

Lobbyists and others representing special interests give millions to lawmakers in the form of campaign contributions, and it doesn’t even matter if they are legally or ethically right; they are a must. Not only are these contributions acceptable and expected, in many cases, it is demanded with valued treats. With millions in contributions, lobbyists and … Continued
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September 14, 2018

Fundraiser or shakedown?

An email was sent to lobbyists and others with business before the state on Aug. 29, with an attached invitation to a fundraising event supporting first-time state Senate candidate Andrew Jones. The email asked that each recipient reply all, “letting Leadership know you got this.” It also requests that in their reply, all respond they indicate, … Continued
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September 12, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: Kay just needs to say nothing or do nothing

Recently, I wrote about Alfa’s influence in Alabama politics. In my August 8 column, I said, the Alabama Farmers Federation still controls the Legislature. They use to play in the Governor’s Race. However, they got burned badly by Bob Riley when they helped him get elected and the first thing he did was stab them … Continued
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August 22, 2018

Maddox calls for debate; Ivey team changes the subject

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Tuesday proposed four debates between him and Republican Governor Kay Ivey. “In a few months, Alabamians will again make one of the most important decisions in their lives, by deciding who will be our next governor,” wrote Maddox. “As you know, Alabama is facing many challenges. We … Continued
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July 25, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: Potpourri/Notebook from June 5 primary

You have the results of Tuesday’s runoff elections. I had to go to press with my column before the results were known. There are some fantastic runoff races which should be close and interesting. The four best will be Troy King versus Steve Marshall in the Attorney General’s race. The Lt. Governor runoff between Twinkle … Continued
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July 18, 2018

A case of mistaken candidate identity could embarrass the ALGOP

It’s one of the oddest, and most embarrassing, cases of mistaken identity in recent Alabama political history. According to recent polling, James Bonner is leading Jeremy Oden in a race for a seat on the Alabama Public Service Commission. No, not that James Bonner. It doesn’t matter which James Bonner you were thinking of, it’s … Continued
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May 22, 2018

Sen. Williams Attacks Media Over Reporting Law Enforcement Probe

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Republican State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) issued a scathing press release blaming this publication for his being under investigation by State law enforcement, saying “Britt has attacked my law firm and its clients and insinuated I have used my position as a senator for private gain.” His press … Continued
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January 13, 2016

Tuscaloosa County Young Republicans Elect New Officers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 8, the Tuscaloosa County Young Republicans met to hold elections for new officers to the club. During this meeting, outgoing officers gave final reports, and elections were held shortly after. Chairman Dalton Dismukes was elected to another term.  Dismukes said in a statement, “I am pleased … Continued
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October 12, 2015

Buchanan Wins Campaigns & Elections Rising Star Award

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Montgomery Political consultant, Brent Buchanan, has been recognized as a rising star in the political consulting world by Campaigns & Elections. Since 1988, Campaigns & Elections (C&E) has recognized the up-and-comers of the campaign world with its Rising Star award.  Campaigns & Elections staff wrote, “Over the years, … Continued
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July 27, 2015

Polling Shows Who’s Up

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Cygnal, a Montgomery-based political strategy, research, media, and public relations firm, has released polling showing that just about anything could happen on Tuesday as even the highest propensity Republican primary voters are still highly undecided in the statewide runoff elections for Secretary of State, Public Service Commission Place 2, … Continued
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July 14, 2014