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ALGOP rejects change that would have stripped voters of power to elect convention delegates

The 435-member Alabama Republican Executive Committee on Saturday voted to reject a proposed bylaws change that would have taken away the ability of Alabama Republican primary voters to elect the delegates to the Republican National Convention every four years. Under the proposal, the Executive Committee themselves would have picked all of the delegates. The controversial … Continued
August 3, 2020

Maggie’s List endorses Jessica Taylor in 2nd Congressional District

Maggie’s List, a national political action committee dedicated to electing conservative women to federal office, endorsed Jessica Taylor in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Sandra B. Mortham is the Chairman of Maggie’s List and the former Florida secretary of state. “Jessica Taylor is a proven leader who brings dedication and heart to Alabama,” Mortham said. “We … Continued
February 18, 2020

Bob Johnson’s Funeral will be Today in Fultondale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Longtime political reporter Bob Johnson for the Associated Press, Birmingham Post Herald, and Montgomery Advertiser will be buried in Fultondale at Walker Chapel Funeral Home and Memorial Garden at 2:00 pm. Visitation is at 1:00 pm. The ‘Birmingham News’ obituary: “Aug. 31, 1949-May 13, 2016 Bob Johnson, age 66 … Continued
May 18, 2016

Former Associated Press and Birmingham Post Herald Political Reporter Bob Johnson Has Died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 14, renown political reporter, Bob Johnson, passed away at his son’s home in Gardendale, due to a massive stroke. He was 66. In his highly acclaimed career, Johnson was a witness to five decades of Alabama Politics with the Birmingham Post Herald, Montgomery Advertiser, and his last … Continued
May 16, 2016

Hubbard Routinely Takes Action Favorable to His Biggest Donors

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— A recent disclosure of top donors to a secretive money machine operated by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has revealed a troubling pattern of quid pro quo. The 2012, 990 IRS forms for the Alabama Republican House Conference—a supposed non-profit/non-partisan 501(c) (4)—show a pattern of activities, … Continued
March 17, 2014