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Doug Jones is selling out the people who elected him

It’s time for a reality check for Doug Jones. You’re not going to be re-elected to the U.S. Senate. Look, I’d love to think that there’s a chance, even a Lloyd Christmas “so you’re telling me there’s a chance” sort of chance. But there’s not. You were nearly beaten by a man who was widely … Continued
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March 20, 2018

TIGER Grant awarded to Alabama State Port Authority

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the Alabama State Port Authority a $12.7 million grant to convert an abandoned bulk handling facility at the Port of Mobile into a vehicle processing facility. “Advancing the Port of Mobile is critical to driving economic success in our state,” said Sen. … Continued
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March 7, 2018

Jason Fisher runs for State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Jason Fisher, a former U.S. Senate Candidate, launched his campaign for Alabama state Senate Thursday in District 32. Fisher said that he is receiving strong support from local Democrats. “It is an exciting time in Baldwin County,” South Baldwin Democrats member Pam Skaggs, said. “We have more Democrats on … Continued
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March 5, 2018

Upset: Burkette knocks off Knight in District 26 primary runoff

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter In what could only be described as an upset, Montgomery City Councilman David Burkette has won the Democratic primary runoff for the District 26 seat in the Alabama Senate, knocking off longtime state Rep. John Knight. Knight was considered an overwhelming favorite and had easily bested a field of … Continued
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February 28, 2018

Roy Moore endorses right-wing candidate in Missouri Senate race

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is wading back into the political waters — this time to support an anti-feminist candidate in Missouri’s Senate election who has called women’s rights advocates “career-obsessed banshees” and “she-devils.” On Monday, Moore endorsed right-wing Republican Senate candidate Courtland Sykes, a populist newcomer to … Continued
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February 27, 2018

Alabama Republicans narrowly decide against censuring Shelby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican executive committee members angry at U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, for abandoning Roy Moore in December’s general election launched an unsuccessful effort to have Shelby censured by his own party. Passing resolutions only require a simple majority vote of the 550 member Alabama Republican Executive Committee. Resolutions … Continued
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February 26, 2018

Ainsworth responds to Doug Jones’ critical comments of his plan to arm school teachers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, State Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, responded to recent criticism of his plan to arm school teachers received from U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. Ainsworth has introduced legislation allowing teachers with Alabama Peace Office Safety and Training (APOST) certification to have access to guns on school grounds as a … Continued
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February 22, 2018

How to protect students becomes issue in lieutenant governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh proposed her own plan to arm school personnel that differs from a plan to arm teachers being promoted by her opponent in the lieutenant governor’s race, State Representative Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville. “I find it shameful when people, on both sides of the … Continued
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February 20, 2018