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United Healthcare May Pull out of Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that reports that the nation’s largest healthcare insurer, United Healthcare, may drop out of Obamacare next year is a sign that Obamacare is fundamentally broken. There are reports that the company may stop providing exchange compliant healthcare coverage in 2017 due … Continued
November 24, 2015

Trump In Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, November 21, thousands of Trump supporters packed Birmingham’s BJCC to see the New York City businessman, reality TV star, and Republican Presidential candidate in person.  Donald Trump did not disappoint those supporters. The billionaire emphasized the wall he promises to build between the US and Mexico and referenced … Continued
November 23, 2015

Refugee Crisis Conflicting Views

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—There is a heated debate about the relocation of Syrian refugees to the United States, with more than half of the nation’s governors saying they oppose allowing them into their states. Gov. Robert Bentley was the second governor to oppose the relocation of refugees within the nation’s borders. The … Continued
November 18, 2015

Merrill Confirms Trump Will Return to Alabama for Campaign Stop

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, November 17, Secretary of State John Merrill (R) confirmed that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will return to Alabama for a campaign stop. On Saturday, November 21, 2015, at 11 a.m., Trump will hold a rally at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex. Doors open at 9 a.m., and … Continued
November 18, 2015

Trump Visits Birmingham on Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter New York City businessman and Republican candidate for President Donald Trump will hold a public rally at the BJCC (Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex) on Saturday, November 21 at 11:00 am.  Doors open 10:00 a.m. The Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex is at 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N Birmingham, AL 35203 … Continued
November 17, 2015

Republicans Gather To Watch Presidential Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, November 10, the Jefferson County Republican Party, Alabama Minority GOP, and the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives hosted a Fox Business/Wall Street Journal Debate Watch Party at John’s City Diner in Downtown Birmingham. The remaining Republican candidates allowed at the main debate were: New York City businessman Donald Trump; … Continued
November 16, 2015

Debating the debates of the debaters

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter OK. I’m probably biased. I come at this from the left. I’m giving that up at the outset. But it’s like two different presidential elections out there. You have the Democrats, generally calm in their debates, constructive, mostly sane. And you have the Republicans, about as whacky as grown … Continued
November 4, 2015

Lathan Responds to Democratic Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 14, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement regarding the Democratic debate which was held on Tuesday night. Chairman Lathan said, “I was pleased to see the liberal and progressive Democrat candidates on display yesterday evening for all of America to witness. The candidates’ mindsets, … Continued
October 16, 2015

Democratic Presidential Debate is Tonight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, October 13, the Democratic Contenders for the Presidency will gather in Los Vegas, Nevada for their first debate, which is being televised by CNN. The University of Alabama College Democrats are sponsoring a debate party for students at the University of Alabama who are interested in becoming … Continued
October 13, 2015

Walker Suspends Presidential Campaign

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 21, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) announced in a statement that he was suspending his Presidential campaign. Walker told reporters, “I will suspend my campaign immediately.” Governor Walker said, “As a kid, I was drawn to Ronald Reagan because he was a Republican and a … Continued
September 22, 2015