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Santorum Endorses Hillyer for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Social Conservative champion former Republican Senator and presidential candidate Rick Santorum endorsed former American Spectator columnist Quin Hillyer for Congress in the First Congressional District. Sen. Santorum was the winner of the 2012 Alabama Republican presidential primary defeating eventual Republican nominee Governor Mitt Romney and former Speaker of the … Continued
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May 29, 2013

Memorial Day 2013

By Brandon Moseley Alabama political Reporter This is the 12th Memorial Day in a row with American troops still fighting in Afghanistan. Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) from Selma both released statements to remember those who sacrificed their lives for us. Representative Rogers said, “With Memorial Day upon us, … Continued
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May 27, 2013

Fincher Joins Crowded Field Considering Run for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republicans like their incumbent Congressmen. Primary challenges to Representatives Spencer Bachus, Jo Bonner, and Mo Brooks were easily defeated by the incumbents. Democratic challengers to Representatives Martha Roby, Mike Rogers, Robert Aderholt as well as Bachus and Brooks were similarly crushed in the 2012 election. Veteran U.S. Representative … Continued
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May 24, 2013

Quin Hillyer Announces Intent to Run for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Congressman Jo Bonner announced his retirement from the U.S. Congress, in order to accept a position with the University of Alabama System. News of this vacancy has led to numerous potential candidates contemplating running for the office. The first to announce was columnist Quin Hillyer. American Spectator contributor … Continued
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May 24, 2013

Roby Joins Fight for States Rights in Education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday conservative Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery introduced legislation that would firmly establish the Constitutional principle that states govern education policy and set standards and would strip the federal government of the authority to use grant money and other incentives to blackmail the states into surrendering control … Continued
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May 23, 2013

Aderholt, Roby, and Bachus Vote to Build Keystone XL Pipeline

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Barack H. Obama has refused for years to permit America’s energy industries to easily access Canadian oil sands via the Keystone Pipeline. Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution (H.R. 3) that if passed by the Senate would authorize construction of the pipeline without a presidential … Continued
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May 23, 2013

Alabama Delegation Members Comment on IRS Persecution of Conservative Political Groups

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has admitted that the agency has targeted Americans specifically for their political activities and beliefs and apologized for their inappropriate behavior. From the beginning of the Tea Party movement, many members and organizers have charged that the IRS was over zealous in their … Continued
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May 16, 2013

Roby Advocates for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery has just returned from a four day Congressional Delegation (CODEL) trip to Afghanistan focused on the current status of Afghan women. Rep. Roby also met with U.S. service men and women. This was Congresswoman Roby’s third trip to Afghanistan. Rep. Roby said, “We … Continued
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May 14, 2013

Rogers Speaks Out on Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks recently announced in a written statement that he was going to continue to fight against Obamacare as more of the law is implemented on American families and businesses. Rep. Rogers said. “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is … Continued
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May 13, 2013