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Doug Jones campaigns in Birmingham, calls Moore “extreme”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones said  that there could not be more “contrast” between himself and Republican candidate Roy Moore. Doug Jones is a Birmingham attorney and former U.S. attorney for North Alabama during the administration of President Bill Clinton. Jones spoke to reporters at Niki’s … Continued
September 28, 2017

End Citizens United endorses Doug Jones for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, End Citizens United announced that they have endorsed Democratic nominee Doug Jones for U.S. Senate. Jones, a former U.S. attorney, is running in the Alabama special election against Roy Moore in the Dec. 12 special election. “An extremist with a racist, bigoted agenda, who will defend a corrupt, … Continued
September 28, 2017

Reaction to Hammon guilty plea

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, former House Majority Leader Mickey Hammon, R-Decatur, pleaded guilty to federal mail fraud charges.  Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan denounced Hammon saying that the former number two man in the House leadership had failed to honor his oath. “The people of Alabama expect our elected officials to … Continued
September 27, 2017

Roy Moore, Luther Strange pledge to support US Term Limits amendment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Term Limits, the leader in the national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praised Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Luther Strange for signing its congressional term limits pledge. Strange joins Roy Moore, also an Alabama U.S. Senate candidate, in taking the term limits oath. In Nov. 2016, U.S. … Continued
September 26, 2017

Lathan is confident in the voters ahead of primary

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Alabama GOP Chairman Terry Lathan is confident that voters will get behind the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate left vacant by Jeff Sessions’ appointment to U.S. attorney general. On Thursday, former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore faced off against former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange in … Continued
September 22, 2017

Biden to join Doug Jones for campaign event in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter The Doug Jones campaign announced on Wednesday that former Vice President Joe Biden will come to Alabama to headline a campaign rally with U.S. Senate Candidate Doug Jones in Birmingham later this month. Jones said that he is honored that his friend, Biden, will headline an Oct. 3 rally … Continued
September 21, 2017

Mike Sparks announces his candidacy in Senate District 13

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Michael “Mike” Sparks, the director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, announced that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Alabama state Senate District 13. “I’m thrilled to be making this announcement,” Sparks said. “Our elected officials work for us, but I think … Continued
September 20, 2017

Former state Senate Majority Leader Tom Butler to run for state Senate

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Former state Sen. Tom Butler announced that he will run for Alabama state Senate District 2 in the June Republican Primary.  The seat is currently held by state Sen. Bill Holtzclaw, R-Madison, who is leaving his seat to run for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional seat. Butler served in the Senate … Continued
September 19, 2017

Doug Jones reflects on anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday was the anniversary of the Birmingham church bombing that killed four girls in 1963. The prosecutor who brought the men responsible to justice, former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones, is now a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Jones urged Americans, Alabamians and their leaders to stand up to hate. … Continued
September 18, 2017

David Carrington drops out of Governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington announced that he was ending his campaign for Governor of Alabama. Carrington said in a statement to supporters, “After prayerful consideration, I’ve decided it’s time for me to end my campaign for Governor.” Carrington said, “My six-month journey has been fascinating – one … Continued
September 14, 2017