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Both Sides of Abortion Issue Lobbying Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday. May 9, the politically powerful pro-abortion group NARAL sent a letter to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) asking that he veto two Pro-Life bills passed by the Alabama legislature on the last day of the 2016 legislative session. Pro-Life supporters in Alabama are similarly urging the Governor to … Continued
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May 11, 2016
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The Artist Cher Nailed It Long Ago

  By Jack Campbell When recording artist Cher released the hit “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves” in 1971, she never envisioned that song would characterize the leadership of the GOP in Alabama some 45 years later. Even the people who are not historically tuned in to current affairs realize our state Party is headed for a … Continued
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April 28, 2016

Cruz and Sanders Both Win in Wisconsin

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 5, large turnout in the Wisconsin Presidential Primaries gave both party’s frontrunners defeats. US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) won a convincing victory over billionaire businessman and reality TV star Donald Trump in the GOP Primary. On the Democratic side, US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) beat former … Continued
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April 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
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April 1, 2016

Reaction to Bentley Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Reactions to the allegations against Gov. Robert Bentley (R) and his top aide, Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason, continue to pour in. State Senator Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville) said, “Today I ask for two things. One I ask the people of Alabama to pray for our leaders and especially Governor Bentley … Continued
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March 25, 2016
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Trump is crazy, so we’ll elect Clinton

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Frankly, I was in Bernie’s corner. I knew he was a long shot. And he was. Hillary Clinton clearly has dominated the Democratic presidential race. That’s fine. She knows what she’s doing, and it’ll be great to elect a woman president. She will be elected. On the Republican side, … Continued
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March 16, 2016

House Divided on Partisan Lines Over Taxpayer Advocate Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 9, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 38 which would demand that the taxpayer advocate be appointed by the Governor and not be an employee of the Alabama Department of Revenue. Republicans supported the legislation. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) said in a … Continued
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February 12, 2016

Williams, Henry Deny Seeking Democrat’s Support

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Two Republican State Representatives deny accusations they were recruiting Democrats in an effort to oust Speaker Mike Hubbard. Rep. Phil Williams (R-Madison) hasn’t made a secret of his campaign to replace Hubbard, neither has Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) denied his support for Williams. Chuck Dean (al.com) recently reported, “The … Continued
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January 29, 2016
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The clock is running out to fight Obama: We need real solutions to Alabama’s problems

By Rep. Darrio Melton If you’ve turned on a TV lately, you might have caught Senator Richard Shelby’s latest TV ads, the ones of him driving a Ford Explorer through the Alabama country roads and talking about how he fights Obama in Washington every day.  Sound familiar? Senator Shelby isn’t the only Alabama politician who … Continued
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January 26, 2016

Bentley Says that USDOT Discrimination Investigation is an Attempt to Politicize a Resolved Situation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 9, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Wednesday issued a statement dismissing the US Department of Transportation’s announcement of an investigation into the closure of Alabama Driver License Offices as, “An ongoing attempt to politicize a resolved issue” and accused President Obama and former Secretary of State … Continued
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December 11, 2015