Democratic Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For decades Democrats in Alabama won elections because they campaigned on a platform that they were different from Teddy Kennedy and most national Democrats.  Voters would vote for Ronald Reagan or one of the Bushs in one election and two years later vote for Don Seigelman and reelect their … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In a lot of ways this legislative session has produced a lot of talking points that could potentially be of benefit politically for Alabama Democrats.  The passage of the Alabama Accountability Act has the potential to fire up and motivate public school employees as well as people who are … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday the Alabama Democratic Party and the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a reception to honor their newly elected judges and officials. On the whole the election of 2012 was a bad experience for Alabama Democrats.  Their last statewide officeholder, Public Service Commission President Lucy Baxley, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma was selected by U.S. House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D) from Maryland to serve as one of Hoyer’s Chief Deputy Whips for the Democratic Party in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Sewell said in a written statement, “I proudly accept and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, a small committee representing the Alabama Democratic Party will meet in Birmingham to decide whether the Alabama Democratic Party s only statewide judicial candidate will be allowed to remain on the November 6th ballot or not. Outspoken Pelham attorney, Harry Lyon has accused the Alabama Democratic Party … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Associated Press is reporting that Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Mark Kennedy has announced that there will be a hearing on Friday concerning removing Pelham Attorney Harry Lyon from the November 6th Alabama Supreme Court ballot. The controversial Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court candidate has come under … Continued

Staff Report Only one Democrat is running in a statewide judicial race in Alabama this year. The changed political landscape of Alabama is a marvel to behold these days, giving one cause to ask, “How did this happen?” In a remarkable reversal of fortune for the Democratic Party, only one person has qualified to carry … Continued