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“Embarrassment” statement is just latest Jones gaffe

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Democratic nominee for Senate Doug Jones reportedly said, “I’m tired of Alabama being an embarrassment around the country.” Judge Roy Moore for U.S. Senate Campaign Chairman Bill Armistead pounced on that comment. “Alabama needs a senator in Washington who is proud of this state, someone who … Continued
October 20, 2017

Ron Bishop runs write-in campaign for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Executive Committee of The Libertarian Party of Alabama selected Ron Bishop of Irondale, Alabama, to represent the party as a write-in candidate for the upcoming special election for the U.S. Senate. Bishop formally announced his candidacy at the Whistle Stop Festival on Saturday, September 30 in Irondale. … Continued
October 19, 2017

Gov. Ivey announces Special Election dates for House District 21

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter  Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation to set the Special Election dates for Alabama House District 21. Gov. Ivey set the major party primaries for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. If a major party runoff is necessary, it will be on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. The Special General … Continued
October 18, 2017

Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee endorse Roy Moore for US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Judge Roy Moore (R) for U.S. Senate campaign announced that it has received the endorsements of U.S. Senators Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, and Mike Lee, R-Utah. The Moore campaign said that Sen. Rand Paul has served in the United States Senate for six years and has earned a … Continued
October 18, 2017

Martin says if elected as Attorney General, AG will stand for “Alabama Guardian”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, former U.S. Attorney Alice Martin (R) sent out an email announcing her plans if elected as attorney general. “I have been traveling around the state meeting and talking with many Alabamians who are resonating with my message about why I am running as Attorney General. The AG quite … Continued
October 12, 2017

Doug Jones campaign releases first TV ad

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the Doug Jones for Senate campaign released its first television ad: “Washington’s Broken.” In the spot, Jones says he will be an independent voice who will bring both sides together to make life better for Alabamians. Jones says that he shares Alabamians’ frustration with the broken politics of … Continued
October 11, 2017

Chess Bedsole top fundraiser in Attorney General’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Chess Bedsole’s campaign for attorney general led September finance disclosures in both funds raised and cash on hand. Bedsole raised a total of $121,750 in contributions for the month, more than any of the other four candidates in the race for Alabama attorney general combined. Bedsole’s strong September … Continued
October 10, 2017

2018 Legislative Session just 92 days away

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Halloween is not here yet, and most people are just beginning their Christmas shopping list. That said, it is time to begin preparing for the 2018 Legislative Session. The 2018 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature begins early this year so that the members can go out and campaign … Continued
October 9, 2017

Moore Campaign says Doug Jones is too liberal for Alabama

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) was in Birmingham campaigning for Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Doug Jones  on Tuesday. The Chairman of the Roy Moore for U.S. Senate Campaign, Bill Armistead, said, “Today, we are witnessing the beginning of a clear contrast between Judge Roy Moore, the conservative voice … Continued
October 4, 2017

Former Vice President Joe Biden joins Doug Jones in Birmingham on Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 3, as the general election campaign begins in the U.S. Senate race, former Vice President Joe Biden (D) will join Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Doug Jones for a campaign rally in Birmingham at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). Jones said that he is honored that his friend, … Continued
October 2, 2017