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Editorial: Could Racist Emails Doom State Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In a lot of ways this legislative session has produced a lot of talking points that could potentially be of benefit politically for Alabama Democrats.  The passage of the Alabama Accountability Act has the potential to fire up and motivate public school employees as well as people who are … Continued
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March 29, 2013

Armistead Calls on Democratic Party to Apologize for Rep. Mitchell’s Racist Rant

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead has released a written statement following the widespread publication of racially   insensitive racial remarks made by State Representative Joseph Mitchell (D) from Mobile to a citizen who was campaigning for Second Amendment rights.  Mitchell wrote in an email exchange: “Your folk never used … Continued
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March 28, 2013

Armistead Analyzes GOP 2012 National Failure

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This time last year the 2012 Presidential election appeared to be trending toward Republicans.  Unemployment had been north of 8% for just about all of Obama’s presidency.  Few Americans can remember a weaker economic recovery, the national debt was spiraling out of control, the President’s personal popularity was high … Continued
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March 26, 2013

Alabama Political Parties Widely Divided on Gaming

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday the Alabama Attorney General’s office stormed VictoryLand near Shorter. According to most elected Alabama Democrats the facility was a bingo hall operating legally under a Macon County constitutional amendment. According to most elected Alabama Republicans the facility was a casino operating illegally in open defiance of Alabama … Continued
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February 20, 2013

Republicans React to Passage of School Flexibility Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans are jubilant at the easy passage of the Local Control School Flexibility Act, HB 84.  On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives took up the controversial legislation which would provide a process for local school boards to apply to have complex education laws waived when the local school … Continued
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February 15, 2013

Senate Passes Plans To Repay Alabama Trust Fund

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed a bill to pay back the Alabama Trust Fund (ATF).  The Alabama House of Representatives have already passed their version of the ATF repayment plan, House Bill 94. Senator Bryan Taylor (R) from Prattville who sponsored the bill in the Senate said on Facebook, “Proud … Continued
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February 15, 2013

Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney Becomes Republican

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney announced to the Cullman County Republican Executive Committee members that he has officially become a member of the Republican Party. District Judge Chaney said in a written statement, “The truth is, I’m a lifelong conservative. Today, after much thought and prayerful … Continued
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February 13, 2013

Armistead Comments on Bentley’s State of the State Address

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead issued a written statement after Governor Bentley’s State of the State Address. Chairman Armistead said, “Governor Bentley tonight spoke of an Alabama with good paying jobs, excellent education opportunities and wonderful citizens. I applauded Governor Bentley for his hard work, steadfast leadership and … Continued
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February 6, 2013

Armistead Addresses St. Clair County Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead addressed the St. Clair County Republican Party gathered at their January meeting in Pell City to elect new officers. Chairman Armistead thanked the St. Clair County Republican Party for donating money for the Battleground Patriots program during the 2012 election.  Armistead said that … Continued
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February 1, 2013