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Aderholt announces Alex Vanderford will be new campaign manager

Monday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) announced the hiring of Alex Vanderford as his new campaign manager to organize his 2020 re-election campaign. “I am excited to announce that Alex Vanderford will be joining our team,” Aderholt announced in a statement. “Alex has a wealth of campaign experience and he shares my vision of reigniting the … Continued

May 5, 2020

Hightower names Jon Harris campaign manager

Bill Hightower, candidate for Congress in Alabama’s open First Congressional District, announced today that Jon Harris will serve as his campaign manager. Bill Hightower said: “Jon has been a critical part of our campaign from day-one and he has proven that he has the skills, experience, and commitment to lead our campaign as we enter … Continued

November 21, 2019

Ethics Commission to rule on Burkette complaint

The Alabama Ethics Commission is expected to rule on a complaint regarding allegations that Sen. David Burkette, D-Montgomery, misused discretionary funds when he served as a city councilman in Montgomery. The original complaint against Burkette, filed last October, alleged that while serving on the council, Burkette directed tens of thousands of dollars in councilmen discretionary … Continued

September 12, 2019

Rich Hobson appointed administrative director of Alabama Court System

Alabama Republican Chief Justice Tom Parker has appointed Rich Hobson — a former congressional candidate who, like Parker, was a longtime ally of Roy Moore — as the new administrative director of the Alabama Court System. Hobson has held the position twice before, when Moore was the chief justice. Hobson brings over three decades of … Continued

January 17, 2019

Alliance for Retired Americans endorses Lee Auman for US Congress

The Alliance for Retired Americans announced that they have endorsed Democrat James Lee Auman for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 4th congressional district. The Alliance represents more than 4.4 million retirees, including 68,337 in Alabama. The Alliance wrote: “[we believe] that [Lee Auman’s] election to the House of Representatives will enhance the quality of life for … Continued

October 16, 2018

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

September 14, 2018

Poll shows Maddox numbers stronger than anticipated

A recent poll of likely voters was released this week showing Walt Maddox may have a stronger position in the Governor’s race than previously thought. The poll was conducted by Cygnal between July 24 and 25, a company owned by Gov. Kay Ivey’s campaign manager. According to the poll, Gov. Ivey has a lead over … Continued

August 2, 2018

If they won’t debate, they don’t deserve your vote

If they won’t debate, take your vote elsewhere. This summer’s and fall’s elections are important. We say this all the time, but this time it may be true: Maybe the most important elections in a long time. If your elected officials dodge answering questions and won’t attend debates with their opponents, they clearly have something … Continued

April 5, 2018

Rich Hobson, Moore campaign manager, announces run for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Rich Hobson, who recently served as the campaign manager for the Roy Moore for U.S. Senate campaign, will be running for Congress in Alabama’s Second Congressional District. Hobson made the announcement on Montgomery’s Capitol steps in a news conference. Rich Hobson, age 56, is an attorney and a longtime … Continued

January 5, 2018