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Alabama Tea Party leader Danny Joyner dies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Patriots Commander Danny B. Joyner died Friday night. Danny Joyner was the organizing force behind the online group he promoted as the state’s oldest and largest Tea Party group. Leaders and elected officials across the state were always eager to get Joyner and the Tea Party Patriots’ endorsements. … Continued
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October 24, 2017

Doug Jones fundraising jumps to about $1.3 million, campaign says

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones has raised about $1.3 million, his campaign said, amounting to a drastic jump in his campaign fundraising, which struggled in the first months of the race. Through July 31, during the primary in the first three months of the campaign, Jones’ campaign raised … Continued
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October 17, 2017
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Forget it, Jake; it’s Alabama

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The National media, alt-right and even the left hope Judge Roy Moore’s win in the Republican primary signals a seismic movement toward more disruptive candidates in GOP primaries. Those who hope to replicate Moore’s success in other states don’t seem to understand that Moore is not an insurgent candidate … Continued
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October 10, 2017

Candidates circling Ross’s soon-vacant Senate seat

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Quinton Ross hasn’t officially left the Alabama Senate yet, but the hopefuls are already circling. Ross was selected earlier this month as Alabama State University’s president. Barring something weird, he’ll take over on Oct. 2. ASU trustees are set to approve a contract for him at a Sept. 29 … Continued
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September 21, 2017

David Carrington drops out of Governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington announced that he was ending his campaign for Governor of Alabama. Carrington said in a statement to supporters, “After prayerful consideration, I’ve decided it’s time for me to end my campaign for Governor.” Carrington said, “My six-month journey has been fascinating – one … Continued
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September 14, 2017

Moore and Brooks share stage at Tea Party Forum in Wetumpka

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 31, 2013, the Wetumpka Tea Party held what they billed as a top three Republican candidates forum.  Based on polling that has been made public, they invited only the top three candidates out of the Republican field of nine: former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, … Continued
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August 1, 2017

Attorney General opens “dark money” group

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Republican State’s Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a non-profit organization in May as part of his campaign plan to win the seat he now occupies, thanks to disgraced former Governor Robert Bentley, who appointed him. Bentley has the State’s most famous non-profit group, ACEGOV. Under current law, candidates like … Continued
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July 17, 2017