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Moore attends private fundraiser with Auburn supporters amid campaign crisis

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore headlined an invite-only fundraising event at the home of an Auburn Republican while the Alabama GOP Steering Committee met in Hoover to discuss the future of his candidacy. Moore spoke at a closed-door fundraiser at the home of Auburn Republicans Bill and Fran Dillard. … Continued
November 16, 2017

Roy Moore says he is being “harassed” by the media, threatens lawsuit against AL.com

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter An attorney for U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, his wife Kayla Moore and their Foundation for Moral Law is demanding retractions from AL.com over the news site’s coverage of recent sexual misconduct allegations against Moore. In a letter addressed to AL.com’s attorney, Moore’s attorney demanded a retraction over what … Continued
November 15, 2017

Poll: 60 percent of voters nationwide say Moore should withdraw

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A new national tracking poll conducted Nov. 9-11, in the days immediately following accusations of sexual misconduct against US Senate candidate Roy Moore, shows 60 percent of voters nationwide want him to withdraw. Fifty percent of Republican voters and 56 percent of Independent voters say they think Moore should … Continued
November 14, 2017

Longtime Democratic State Rep. Richard Lindsey to retire from House

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter After serving more than 34 years in the Alabama House of Representatives, State Rep. Richard Lindsey, D-Centre, is planning to retire next year. He announced Monday that he won’t be seeking re-election. Lindsey arrived at the State House when he was only 27 years old, having served there since … Continued
November 14, 2017

The same men quick to judge Bentley rush to Roy Moore’s defense

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The allegations facing U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore are not Alabama’s first experience with alleged sexual improprieties among the state’s top brass. The reaction, however, is much different from the two men who led the charge against former Gov. Robert Bentley when he was accused of having an affair … Continued
November 13, 2017

Judge rules most of Spencer Collier lawsuit can move forward

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ruled that most of former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier’s lawsuit against former Gov. Robert Bentley, Rebekah Mason, Mason’s RCM Communications, former ALEA Secretary Stan Stabler and ALEA General Counsel Michael Robinson can move forward. Collier has accused Bentley, Mason … Continued
November 10, 2017

Moores’ Foundation for Moral Law threatens legal action against Washington Post

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Foundation for Moral Law — a right-leaning legal advocacy group founded by US Senate candidate Roy Moore and headed by his wife, Kayla Moore — threatened legal action against the Washington Post on Wednesday night in response to a series of articles highlighting Moore’s relationship with the nonprofit … Continued
November 9, 2017

Entry to Alabama State Parks now free for all veterans

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Just a few days before Veterans Day, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that admission to Alabama State Parks for all veterans will now be free. The program, launched along with the Alabama Legislature and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, began on Nov. 1. It will give veterans free … Continued
November 9, 2017

Gadsden lawyer to challenge longtime State Rep. Craig Ford in Democratic primary

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter An Etowah County lawyer has announced he will be running for state representative in Alabama’s 28th Legislative District as a Democrat, challenging a longtime Democratic state lawmaker in the primaries next summer. Kyle Pierce — a Gadsden divorce, family, criminal, real property and general litigation attorney — announced his decision … Continued
November 8, 2017