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Presidential Debate Watch Parties Tonight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 26, 2016, with the race essentially tied the two presidential candidates meet for the first debate. A surging Donald Trump faces former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Hofstra University. The Alabama Constitutional Conservatives, the Jefferson County Republican Party, and the Minority GOP are hosting a debate … Continued

September 26, 2016

Bradley Byrne Accuses Obama Administration of Paying Ransom to Iran

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, September 16, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) commented on press reports that in addition to the plane load of cash the Obama Administration flew to Iran there were also two wire transfers of money to the Islamic Revolutionary nation. Congressman Byrne said on social media, “The Obama Administration … Continued

September 20, 2016

Trump Takes a Lead

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 15, 2016, Rasmussen reports that Republican nominee Donald J. Trump has taken a lead in the polls over Democratic nominee Hillary R. Clinton for the first time. Hillary had been leading throughout but concern’s about her health and lingering doubts about her ethics could possibly be changing … Continued

September 19, 2016

Other Than Angry White Men, Who Really Can Justify Supporting Donald Trump?

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I know why Angry White Men support Donald Trump. They’re afraid they won’t be the majority anymore. And they won’t. Angry White Men, by the way, aren’t just White Men. They can be African-Americans. Women. Other minorities. The “Angry White Men” tag is an attitude, not a race. Yes, … Continued

September 14, 2016

Politico Ranks Sessions and Former Aide Two Most Influential in American Politics

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Only recent presidential candidates, and fellow US Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ranked as more influential than Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama). This according to a new list by Politico. While other Republican Senators may hold all of the fancy committee chairmanships, few have actually shaped the … Continued

September 13, 2016

Sen. Sessions Alabama’s Man in D.C.

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Throughout this year’s prodigious presidential selection process our junior senator, Jeff Sessions, has been at the forefront. He has become the darling of the extreme right throughout the country. He is and has been one of the most conservative members of the U.S. Senate for close to two decades … Continued

September 7, 2016

Sessions Calls for Investigation of Clinton Foundation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) told CNN’s Alisyn Camerota that allegations that while Secretary of State Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton gave special access to world leaders who donated to the Clinton Foundation. Senator Sessions said, “The evidence indicates to me that this should be fully investigated.” “You do not … Continued

August 25, 2016

How Media Changes Elections

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers In 1960 television was a new medium. Most Americans did not have televisions in the early 1950’s. However, by 1960 the majority of the country had fallen in love with Lucy and TV. Presidential races had been run by party bosses in urban enclaves like New York and Boston. … Continued

August 24, 2016

Republican Party Gathering Aid For Louisiana

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the past two weeks, floods have ravaged Louisiana, leaving over 40,000 homes destroyed and thousands displaced in shelters. The Alabama Republican Party is accepting donations to help with the recovery effort. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said in a statement: “In Alabama, we know what it is … Continued

August 22, 2016

ALGOP Summer Meeting and Convention Gala to Be Held in Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the Alabama Republican Party announced that Friday, August the 19th is the last day to buy tickets to its summer gala and convention in Huntsville on Saturday, August 27. The State Republican Executive Committee will gather for their biannual meeting in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday, … Continued

August 18, 2016