Donald Trump

Sessions Sticks with Trump, Says His Comments Weren’t About Sexual Assault

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Only days after many of Alabama’s Republican Congressional Delegation abandoned Donald Trump after recordings of extremely lewd comments dating back to 2005 surfaced, Alabama’s junior senator, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R), is sticking with his presidential candidate. “Nobody’s character is perfect,” Session told CBS News. “This is a wrong thing. I … Continued

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October 11, 2016

Hell Has Frozen Over: Glenn Beck Prefers a Clinton Presidency

By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter This just doesn’t even seem that weird. This election cycle is nothing like anything we’ve ever seen before, and it has been proven again. In the midst of the firestorm following the release of a lewd 2005 recording of Republican nominee Donald Trump’s, The Blaze founder and conservative radio and television … Continued

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October 11, 2016

Democrats Comment on Trump, Party and the Second Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 10, 2016, Alabama Democrats commented on the Presidential races between billionaire Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The last week has been a tough one for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley said in a statement, “Last night, Donald … Continued

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October 11, 2016

Latest Poll After Trump Tape Release

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—New polling data reveals that public support for Donald Trump has declined slightly since The Washington Post released a video showing Donald Trump making vulgar, sexual comments in 2005. A POLITICO/Morning Consult poll is the first national survey to test voters’ opinions after the video became public last Friday … Continued

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October 10, 2016

Palmer Says Trump Should Ask for Forgiveness

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, October 7, 2016, The Washington Post released an eleven year old tape, where current Republican Presidential nominee Donald J Trump spoke crudely about women. The tape includes the use of they p-word. Trump has been roundly criticized for his language and a number of politicians, including Alabama … Continued

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October 10, 2016

Frances Taylor Addresses Shelby County Republican Women

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, October 8, the Republican Women of Shelby County held their anniversary celebration in Indian Springs. Frances Taylor, the President of the Alabama Federation of Republican Women, addressed the group. President Taylor said that it was an honor to be Speaking to the Shelby Country group and said, “I … Continued

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October 10, 2016

Hooper Says Pence Took Kaine “to the Woodshed”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, the two major party Vice Presidential candidates met for a nationally televised VP debate. The Chairman of Donald J. Trump’s River Region campaign, former State Representative Perry Hooper Jr. commented on the events claiming victory for Trump’s running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence. Rep. Hooper … Continued

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October 6, 2016

Lathan Says Nation Cannot Continue Down Liberal Path

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, September 27, 2016, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement regarding the First Presidential Debate on Monday night at Hofstra University. Chairman Lathan said, “With the first presidential debate over, the contrast between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is glaring. Mr. Trump wants less taxes, less … Continued

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September 28, 2016

Alabama Republicans’ Thoughts on Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 26—Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off for their first debate. For those expecting fireworks, it did not disappoint. The debate was hosted at Hofstra University and moderated by NBC News’ Lester Holt. The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) watched it in Vestavia Hills with the Alabama Minority … Continued

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September 27, 2016