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Roby Criticizes Obama Administration for Iran Ransom Payments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 22, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said, that the Obama Administration did not consult with the military before sending ransom payments to Iran. Congresswoman Roby said in a statement, “More keeps getting exposed about this terrible Iran ransom payment. The President didn’t consult with the Department of … Continued

September 27, 2016

Worley Says Clinton Fought For Working Families Her Entire Career

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, August 11, Democratic Presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton was in Warren, Michigan, where she delivered a major economic speech. Ms. Clinton spoke about her commitment to fight for working families and build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman … Continued

August 15, 2016

Hillary Clinton Receives Democratic Party Presidential Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 26, delegates to the Democratic National Convention chose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to be the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. Secretary Clinton is the first woman to win the presidential nomination for either major political party. Both parties have nominated women for vice-president before: … Continued

July 27, 2016

With Republicans, We Have a Really Bad Combination

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Yeah, I delayed a day on writing this column, mainly because I wanted to see what direction the Republican National Convention was going to take. We pretty much saw it Tuesday night and Wednesday. It’s a hate fest, and the presumptive Democratic Party presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is the … Continued

July 21, 2016

Lathan Comments on Sanders’ Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 12, former Democrat presidential candidate US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) endorsed Hillary Clinton for President ending the most divisive primary race for either party since then former California Governor Ronald Reagan challenged President Gerald Ford in the Republican Primary in 1976. Sen. Sanders said in a … Continued

July 13, 2016

No Charges Against Hillary Clinton; So There, Hillary Haters

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Hillary haters must be banging their heads against the wall today. Many predicted indictments against presumptive Democratic Party presidential nominee Hillary Clinton over her use of a personal e-mail server during her tenure as Secretary of State. FBI Director James Comey ended their giddy wishes Tuesday when he recommended … Continued

July 6, 2016

Lathan and Worley Present Differing Views on Hillary Clinton Email Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 5, both the Alabama Democratic Party and the Alabama Republican Party issued statements on the FBI report that was highly critical of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; but determined that she did nothing that she could be prosecuted for. Alabama Democratic Party Chair Nancy Worley stated, … Continued

July 6, 2016

Scandals May Present Opportunity for Alabama Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 30, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R)’s top political advisor and alleged mistress, Rebekah Caldwell Mason announced that she was stepping down from her position. State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) announced that he was drawing up articles of impeachment against the embattled Governor. Meanwhile efforts by Speaker … Continued

April 1, 2016

Sanders Wins Alaska, Hawaii and Washington

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Just when it appeared that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was firmly ensconced as the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States, US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) scored major victories in the Democratic caucuses in Washington, Hawaii and Alaska on Saturday. The Independent Senator from Vermont … Continued

March 29, 2016

Redding Pitt Mourned by Alabama Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday February 7 Redding Pitt, the current Vice Chair and former Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, died. Current Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley said in a statement, “Redding was an excellent Party Chairman and Vice Chairman, a scholar of history and politics, and a strong supporter … Continued

February 9, 2016