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Stan Cooke Addresses St. Clair County Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, candidate for Lieutenant Governor Stan Cooke (R) spoke to the St. Clair County Republican Party at the Moody City Hall. The Sumiton businessman, minister, and educator is running for the office currently held by Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey (R). Stan Cooke said, “It is a distinct honor … Continued
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October 29, 2013

Mathis Releases First Web Ad

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Dr. Chad Mathis (R) from Indian Springs released the first web advertisement of his congressional campaign. The ad entitled “Leader” shows footage from the campaign kickoff event at Dr. Mathis’ medical practice, the Alabama Bone and Joint Clinic. The ad includes personal testimonials about Dr. Mathis’ character, … Continued
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October 25, 2013

Rogers Unimpressed with Jobs Report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The September Jobs Report was delayed for two weeks due to the government shutdown. The report shows that unemployment is at it’s lowest rate since President Bush was in office; but it also indicated that the rate of job growth appears to be slowing. Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from … Continued
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October 23, 2013

Roby’s Benghazi Questions Drawing Attention in the White House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Fox News investigative reporter, James Rosen asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney for answers about Benghazi based on issues raised by U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery about the military’s forward preparedness leading up to the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. On … Continued
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October 22, 2013

Conservatives Respond to Debt Deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For weeks, conservatives have been hopeful that a Republican controlled Congress could wrest concessions from the Obama administration such as: the de-funding of Obamacare, entitlement reform, a path to a balanced budget, a cut in the deficit, or at the very least a one year delay in the individual … Continued
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October 18, 2013

Byrne Collects More Endorsements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter First District Congressional candidate Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose has been garnering support from many individuals and groups in his quest for the First Congressional seat vacated by the retirement of Representative Jo Bonner (R). Since his first place finish in the Special Republican Primary, Byrne has received endorsements … Continued
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October 17, 2013

Sewell Votes to Re-Open Government and Raise Debt Ceiling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma issued a written statement after voting in favor of a bi-partisan deal to end the controversial government shutdown, raise the debt ceiling, and fund the government until January. H.R. 2775 is the House version of a deal that was crafted in the … Continued
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October 17, 2013

Shelby and Sessions Both Oppose Spending Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Moderate Senate Republicans joined with Senate Democrats on Wednesday to craft a compromise bill that will raise the ceiling on the debt from $17 trillion to $17.5 trillion, reopen the government, and appoint a conference committee to negotiate on ending the sequestration before the country hits the new debt … Continued
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October 17, 2013

Mathis Announces Campaign Team

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Dr. Chad Mathis is an orthopedic surgeon not a career politician, but already the Republican from Indian Springs understands that campaign teams win elections. With that in mind, the conservative physician has taken the necessary steps to assemble a team to help him deliver his message to the people … Continued
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October 16, 2013