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Crumpton: Getting Harder for Shelby to Support Trump?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Democratic candidate for US Senate Ron Crumpton said, that Shelby has sold out for his own reelection, after a spokesperson for Shelby’s campaign said, “Senator Shelby has always said that he will support the Republican ticket.” Crumpton said, “It is getting harder and harder to … Continued
October 19, 2016

Martha Roby Has The Only Spine Among Alabama GOP

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Martha Roby should have just kept silent. Paul Ryan should mind his own business. The Bush family should just stay out of this. Yes, that’s right, the Donald Trump Wing of the Republican Party – think of it as a collection of the drunk uncles and odd cousins we … Continued
October 18, 2016

Trump’s Support Trending Downward, “Rigged Election” Claims Tick Upwards

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll finds a large percentage of voters are expressing concerns that their vote will not be accurately counted on November 8. Pairing the “vote-rigging” accusation with Donald Trump’s falling numbers reveal how this election is trending toward a greater polarization of the American electorate. Polling … Continued
October 18, 2016

Rep. Mike Rogers Still Plans to Vote for Donald Trump

By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter AUBURN—After the latest hot-mic recordings and sexual assault allegations directed at the Republican presidential nominee, Rep. Mike Rogers (R) is still planning to vote for Donald Trump. “I plan to vote for Donald Trump for president,” Rogers said in a statement on his campaign site. “I have pledged … Continued
October 17, 2016

Why I Strongly Support Trump

By Frances Taylor President, Alabama Federation of Republican Women As we race toward the conclusion of this presidential race, I am often asked my opinion of Donald Trump, especially in light of the revelation of a private conversation and the attacks from the left. It is easy for me to discuss why I so strongly … Continued
October 17, 2016

Jesse Smith Attacks Mike Rogers over Trump Endorsement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, October 15, 2016, Jesse Smith (D) says that Rogers’ endorsement of Donald J. Trump for President of the United States shows that Rogers is comfortable with Trump’s, “Vile behavior towards women, race, religion, disabled, etc.” Smith’s attack on incumbent Congressman Mike Rogers (R from Saks) comes after Rogers’ … Continued
October 17, 2016

RNC Says Alabamians Play “Essential Role” To Help Trump Win Florida

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Republican National Committee (RNC) says that efforts by Alabamians volunteering in Florida are essential for Donald Trump’s campaign in Florida. The RNC National State Party Director, Matt Pinnell, wrote those comments in a memo to Joan Reynolds who Chairs the Mighty Alabama Strike Force (Florida). Pinnell wrote, “First, … Continued
October 14, 2016

We Love the “But” in Alabama

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabama loves a good but. Not a butt. A “but.” As in, “I know what you’re saying is accurate, but ….” For as long as I’ve been alive, that has been this State’s Achilles heel. We know what’s right, but we figure out ways to justify doing what’s wrong. We know segregation … Continued
October 13, 2016

Petition to Remove Sen. Jeff Sessions from Judiciary Committee Reaches 30K Signatures

By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter A petition launched online to remove Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary has reached more than 30,000 signatures, following controversial remarks from the senator on Republican Nominee Donald Trump. At least 32,000 people have signed the petition on UltraViolet.org, according to … Continued
October 13, 2016

Crumpton Says that Trump Turmoil Presents Opportunity for Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Ron Crumpton, the Democratic candidate for US Senator, said that the Trump campaign’s recent struggles could be turning into the “perfect storm” for Democrats in the coming November election. Crumpton wrote, “The Trump Campaign is absolutely blowing up. The leaked interview with Billy Bush, where Trump made lewd comments … Continued
October 12, 2016