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Rogers predicts Republicans will hold the House

Saturday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) spoke to the influential Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC) about the upcoming congressional elections. Rogers predicted that while Republicans would lose some House seats they would hold on to the U.S. House of Representatives and pick up a couple of seats in the U.S. Senate. Many polls have suggested that a … Continued
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September 10, 2018

Alabama Republicans support Kavanaugh confirmation

Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Alabama Republicans remain supportive of Kavanaugh’s nomination. Alabama Republican Chairman Terry Lathan said in a statement: “The Alabama Republican Party strongly supports Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the United States Supreme Court,” Lathan said. “A brilliant and fair mainstream … Continued
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September 5, 2018

Brooks responds to negative attacks by opponent

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, responded to negative ads by his Democratic general election opponent Peter Joffrion. Brooks said that Joffrion was too liberal for North Alabama. “Socialist Peter Joffrion’s struggling campaign has launched yet another false, negative attack, on Congressman Mo Brooks,” Brooks wrote. “First, Socialist Joffrion unethically paid an AL.COM guest editorial writer $2,000 … Continued
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September 4, 2018

Hagan has busy week of campaigning

Democratic Congressional candidate Mallory Hagan is attempting to cover a lot of ground in personal appearances as she campaigns across the 3rd Congressional District this week. “This week was a stark reminder of how important this election is for every American,” Hagan said. “As Senator McCain reminded us, “Americans never quit. Americans never surrender. We … Continued
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September 4, 2018
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What’s next for Congress?

The House returns to session this week after the month-long August District Work Period, and there are many important legislative items that need our attention. August was a busy time back in Southwest Alabama listening to the people I have the honor of representing. I appreciate all those who took time to visit my office, … Continued
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September 4, 2018

Peter Joffrion launches hard-hitting first TV ad

Congressional Candidate Peter Joffrion announced his first TV ad that began running during the Labor Day weekend. Joffrion claims that the ad highlights Mo Brooks’ failure to represent the people he works for, the people of North Alabama. “Mo Brooks is another bought and paid for career politician,” Joffrion stated. Joffrion claims that over his … Continued
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September 3, 2018

Gary Palmer holds town hall event in Vincent

Monday Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, was in Vincent for a town hall with city leaders and residents. Vincent Mayor Ray McAllister said, “It is our pleasure to have Gary Palmer and his staff with us today. He does a great job for us in Washington. I know it is a zoo.” Palmer was introduced as, … Continued
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August 30, 2018

Isner criticizes Roby for lack of public events

Monday, Democratic congressional candidate Tabitha Isner announced that she posted a video on Facebook on August 9 criticizing her opponent, incumbent Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, for not being present in the district. In the video, Isner “does a Martha Roby impression” by disappearing. The caption on the video was “Martha Roby hasn’t had a town … Continued
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August 29, 2018