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Armistead Criticizes Marriage Penalties in Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans have been criticizing President Obama’s omnibus effort to reform the American healthcare system since the early months of the 2008 election. Republicans have accused “Obamacare” of: being responsible for raising insurance rates, trampling on religious liberty, being too costly, trampling on individual liberty, raising taxes, trampling on the … Continued
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October 29, 2013

Santorum Speaks at Republican Rally in Muscle Shoals

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R) from Pennsylvania addressed a crowded rally of Republican officeholders, candidates, and grassroots activists working on growing the Republican Party in Northwest Alabama. The Alabama Republican released a written statement following the Thursday event. Senator Santorum said, “I’m here tonight because I … Continued
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September 27, 2013

Calhoun County Sheriff Amerson Switches to the Republican Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Calhoun County Sheriff Larry Amerson became the newest elected Republican official in Alabama last night. The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee voted unanimously to approve Amerson’s switch and welcomed him to the Republican Party. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said in a written statement, “Sheriff Amerson … Continued
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September 11, 2013

Republicans Rally in Scottsboro

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Over 150 people attended the “Energize” Rally in Scottsboro on Saturday. In the last several election cycles the trend has been moving in the direction of the Alabama Republican Party and Tennessee Valley Republican Club and Jackson County Republican Club along with their local partners are hoping that that … Continued
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September 10, 2013

Armistead Says That ALGOP 2013 Summer Was a Tremendous Success

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead announced that the Summer Dinner with special guest, Governor Scott Walker (R) from Wisconsin was a success. Chairman Armistead said, “Nearly 1,000 were in attendance and everyone seemed to really enjoy hearing how Gov. Walker turned around Wisconsin during the 3 … Continued
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August 29, 2013

Alabama Leaders Remember Turkey Farmer Bill Bates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Noted Fort Deposit turkey farmer, restauranteur and Republican Bill Bates has died. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead, Ag Commissioner John McMillan and Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) were among the Alabama leaders who issued statements regarding the death of Bill Bates, who has donated a turkey to Alabama’s … Continued
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August 28, 2013

Editorial: Armistead Lost Battle on the Internet Long Before His Defeat At Republican Summer Meeting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead actually said on the podium at the Alabama Republicans annual summer meeting, “The blogs and websites are trash. Don’t get on them.” In the days and weeks before the fiery showdown between Chairman Armistead’s old guard of social conservatives and a younger group … Continued
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August 26, 2013

Crowded Field of Republican Candidates Qualify for Congressional Seat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Nine Republicans have officially qualified with the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) to run as Republicans in a bid to replace the recently retired Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead announced, “We have an extraordinarily qualified field of Republican candidates vying to fill the … Continued
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August 6, 2013

Armistead Calls Obama Out on Taking Credit for Airbus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, President Barack H. Obama cited the location of the Airbus plant in Mobile as proof that his economic polices are working for America. Republicans in Alabama were quick to express shock and outrage at a claim that the Alabama Republican Party said in a written statement, “Can … Continued
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July 25, 2013

Armistead Denounces Figures Comments; Demands Apology

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead accused Alabama State Senator Vivian Figures (D) of playing the race card for her racially charged comments crediting racism for the rise of the Republican Party in Alabama in an interview with al.com. Chairman Armistead said, “Sen. Figures really should be … Continued
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July 18, 2013