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Worley opposes the Cassidy-Graham-Heller-Johnson repeal bill

 By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Alabama Democratic Party released a statement in which they said that, “The Cassidy-Graham-Heller-Johnson bill would sabotage our health care system, gut Medicaid, increase costs, and strip health care away from millions of Americans.” “Democrats believe health care is a right, not a privilege,” Nancy Worley, chairwoman of … Continued
September 20, 2017

An interview with Senate candidate Robert Kennedy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 4, 2017, The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) had an in depth conversation with US Senate Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. (D).  Kennedy is running in the Democratic Party Special Election Primary for the Senate seat vacated when Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) was confirmed as Attorney General. APR asked: … Continued
August 7, 2017

Tommy Amason announces run for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 27, 2017, Tommy Amason, an Army Command Sergeant Major and two-tour Iraq War veteran, formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congressional House seat in District 2. The announcement event was held at the Wetumpka Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1472. Amason touted his experience as … Continued
August 2, 2017

Marcel Black will not seek another term in Alabama House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 5, 2017 veteran State Legislator, Marcel Black (D-Tuscumbia), announced that he will not be running for his eighth term in the Alabama House of Representatives in 2018. Representative said, “Serving the people of the Shoals as their representative in Montgomery has been a privilege and honor, and … Continued
July 6, 2017

Michael Hansen Interview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 29, 2017, The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) sat down with Senate candidate Michael Hansen (D) and discussed issues likely to face the Senate. APR: If Syria attacks civilians with chemical weapons again, after both Presidents Trump and Obama have warned Assad not to do that, should the … Continued
July 5, 2017

We all need a Summer of Revival

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Alabama needs a vibrant two-party system. In truth, it has never had one in modern times. Democrats controlled the State for a long time, with Republicans holding only a few offices. Then, in 2010, Republicans swept into control, with a supermajority in both houses of the Legislature and winning … Continued
June 7, 2017

Alabama Democratic Party announces major summer of revival

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 2, 2017, Today, the Alabama Democratic Party announced a major statewide Summer of Revival program designed to bolster local party organizations in order to win down-ballot races. The Party will partner with county parties and external allies to invest in local organizing projects over the summer, which … Continued
June 5, 2017

Fisher running for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, businessman Jason E. Fisher announced that he will be running as a Democratic Party Candidate for the United States Senate seat left vacant when Jeff Sessions was confirmed by the Senate as US Attorney General. Jason Fisher is the Vice President & Senior Consultant … Continued
May 18, 2017

Speaker Joe McCorquodale has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives had a moment of silence for former Speaker of the House Joe McCorquodale (D) who passed away early on Tuesday. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) wrote in a statement: “Many Alabamians are saddened to learn of the sudden death of … Continued
April 19, 2017

Montgomery County Democratic Conference announces new leadership

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017, Emerging from trusteeship, the Montgomery County Democratic Conference (MCDC) elected a new slate of officers and executive committee members on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. The group elected Janet May as its Chairperson. Joe M. Reed was chosen as Vice Chairperson. Other officers elected include: Mary … Continued
March 23, 2017