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Young Democrats urge all members to attend Saturday’s SDEC meeting

Young State Democratic Executive Committee members, who were there last week at the member-called meeting, are urging SDEC members to also attend a meeting Saturday called by Chairwoman Nancy Worley. On Oct. 5, the SDEC met without the Alabama Democratic Party leadership and passed new bylaws, demanded by the Democratic National Committee. Worley was not … Continued
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October 11, 2019

Jones says that Alabama Republican leaders “clearly do not want a Senator who will follow his or her oath to defend the Constitution”

On Tuesday, the Alabama Republican Party held a press conference in which it called on U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, to stand with the majority of Alabamians and oppose the impeachment of President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, Jones responded, saying that, “It is my obligation to weigh all of the facts fairly before making a … Continued
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October 11, 2019

Arnold Mooney launches first TV ad in Senate race

State Representative Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) has never run statewide before and he has never coached football so he has a name recognition deficit compared to most of his GOP rivals for U.S. Senate. Thursday, Mooney announced his first TV ad to address that name recognition deficit. The ad, “Follow Him” tells the story of … Continued
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October 11, 2019

Washington County Commissioner switches to the Republican Party

Washington County Commissioner William “Termite” Beasley announced that he is switching from the Democratic Party to the Alabama Republican Party. Termite requested that the Washington County Republican Party Executive Committee allow him to join at their recent meeting. His request was accepted. “Over the years, the way things have changed, I feel like the Republican … Continued
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October 11, 2019

Byrne says Schiff has “totally tainted the investigation”

Republicans have been highly critical of the way that the impeachment inquiry is being handled by the Democratic-controlled House leadership. They have been especially critical of House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-California. Last week, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, signed to support a resolution to censure Schiff. Byrne is an attorney with decades of courtroom … Continued
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October 9, 2019

Doug Jones raises more than $2 million in third quarter

Monday, the Doug Jones for Senate campaign reported another strong fundraising quarter. Doug Jones’ (D-Alabama) campaign reports that they have raised over $2 million in the third quarter of 2019 alone. Jones fundraising is being driven by the Democratic grassroots and online donations, much of it from out of the state of Alabama. Jones has … Continued
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October 8, 2019

Byrne is first to announce 67 county leadership team

Monday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced the launch of his Grassroots Leadership Team for his bid to win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Byrne’s is the first Senate candidate to release an all 67 county leadership team. The team includes over 200 key community leaders. “It is an honor to have so many people … Continued
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October 8, 2019

Byrne, Tuberville condemn suggestion that uncooperative Trump staffers could be jailed by Congress

On Thursday, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, D-Detroit, revealed that House Democrats are considering plans to jail Trump staffers who fail to respond to the summons of the impeachment inquiry. Tlaib suggested that the members of the Trump administration so incarcerated could be held in Detroit awaiting their questioning by the committee and promised to take care … Continued
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October 7, 2019