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House Committee Approves Byrne’s Bill to Block New Department of Labor Rule

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 18, the House Education and the Workforce Committee today approved a bill introduced by US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) that would block the Department of Labor’s controversial “persuader” rule. Congressman Byrne said in Committee, “This resolution is about standing up for the rights of workers and employers. … Continued
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May 19, 2016

Trump and Clinton Win

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 20, after weeks in which state after state fell to challengers: US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) New York City businessman and billionaire Donald Trump and the former US Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) came home to New York and much needed … Continued
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April 20, 2016

Voters go to the Polls in 40 Alabama Counties Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 11, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) released details on the April 12 Runoff Election. On April 12, voters in 40 of Alabama’s 67 counties will go to the polls to decide Republican and/or Democratic Primary winners. On Tuesday, the Office of the Secretary of State … Continued
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April 12, 2016

Enormous Turnout on Republican Side

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 1, over 867,000 voters came to the polls and voted in the Alabama Republican Primary shattering the previous GOP record. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said, “Tuesday saw a record-breaking day for the Alabama Republican Party when over 867,000 individuals voted in our primary. That … Continued
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March 3, 2016
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Power: Fierce and Fragile

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter If power is the ultimate currency of politics, it is also a most fierce and fragile commodity. In 2010, the State’s Republican party, led by Mike Hubbard, took the reigns of power from the Democratic majority. In the ensuing years, they ruled quickly, often severely, and in many ways, … Continued
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February 8, 2016

U.S. Senate Candidates Speak in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 4, the Republican Women of Trussville (RWOT) held a forum for the candidates running for US Senate in the March 1 Republican Primary. Former State Senator Shadrack McGill (R-Woodville) said that he is 40 years old and has been married to his wife, Heather for 16 years. … Continued
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February 5, 2016

McGill Feels The Lord is Calling him to Run for US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In 2010, former State Senator Shadrack McGill (R) ran for office challenging arguably the most powerful state Senator in the then Democratic controlled Alabama State Senate, Senator Lowell Barron (D-Fyffe). Ignoring the incumbent’s overwhelming money and name recognition, McGill ran anyway and launched one of the most successful insurgent … Continued
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January 28, 2016

Lathan Comments on Sanders’ Visit to Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 19, Alabama Republican Party Chairman, Terry Lathan, commented on Democratic presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders’ campaign rally in downtown Birmingham. He also spoke at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church. Chairman Lathan said, “Devout socialist Bernie Sanders brought his “2016 Free Stuff Tour” to Alabama on Monday. … Continued
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January 25, 2016

Farmers, Tea Party, and NRA All Endorse Shelby for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 11, 2015, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that he had received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association for his reelection to a sixth term in the Senate.  The endorsement is the third major endorsement Shelby received last week.  He also was also endorsed by … Continued
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December 14, 2015

John Rice Endorses McConnell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 7, former State Senator John Rice (R) endorsed Jonathan McConnell for the US Senate. Former Senator Rice said in a post on Facebook, “Jonathan McConnell is an outstanding Patriot. I have known him most of his life. His family members are also upstanding and proud Patriots. … Continued
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December 9, 2015